Interim Management Statement
Jupiter Green Investment Trust PLC
Interim Management Statement for the three months to 30 June 2010
The Board of Jupiter Green Investment Trust PLC (the "Company") is pleased to
announce its interim management statement for the three months ended 30 June
2010.
Investment Manager's Report for the three months ended 30 June 2010
Performance Review
With effect from 1 April 2010 the Trust's benchmark index was changed to the
MSCI World Small Cap Index (total return). For the three months ended 30 June
2010 the total return for the Trust was -11.1%* compared to a return of -9.5%*
for the Trust's benchmark index.
Market and Policy Review
During the June quarter, global stock prices were de-rated on the back of
escalating sovereign debt problems in Europe and signs that growth rates in
China and the US were moderating. Greek debt was downgraded to junk status by
ratings agency S&P at the end of April heightening contagion fears across
Europe. A €750bn European Central Bank/IMF bail-out package in early May
provided some stability, but was not widely viewed as a panacea for Europe's
fiscal problems. The region now faces severe fiscal austerity and fears have
grown about a return to recessionary conditions in many Western countries.
Commodity stocks were among the worst affected by the prospect of a downturn in
global growth. Defensive stocks generally outperformed the market.
Fund performance
Against this backdrop, the Trust lost ground with concerns about a slowdown in
global growth weighing on several holdings. Horsehead Holdings** (waste
management), which recycles metals such as zinc and aluminium, suffered due to
falling commodity prices. Spanish stocks Telvent** (environmental services) and
Abengoa (clean energy) were sold off by investors on worries about Spain's
sovereign debt position, despite both companies having solid international
businesses. Wind power stocks Vestas Wind Systems and Infigen Energy (clean
energy) were marked down to below their long-term growth potential in our view.
Vestas saw a 40 per cent. quarterly increase in orders for the second quarter,
yet is valued for a worst case scenario, in our view. Infigen Energy lost ground
after it pulled the sale of its US wind business due to an unfavourable pricing
environment that was largely being driven by low gas prices. We believe the
management's decision is positive for the long term outlook for the company.
Companies which released positive trading statements generally helped
performance. Rubicon Technology** (clean energy), which manufactures crystalline
products for LED lights, rallied on the back of solid first quarter results.
From the sustainable living theme, United Natural Foods** made progress after
the company acquired SunOpta's Canadian distribution business, while high
welfare pork business Cranswick rallied after announcing a 26 per cent. jump in
its annual profit to March 2010. Environmental services company Atkins rallied
off a low valuation after it took steps to plug a gap in its pension deficit.
Investment Outlook
Corporate outlook statements generally showed greater confidence during the
European and US reporting season. Many companies are well positioned - with
better cost structures and strong balance sheets - to profit from economic
recovery. However, the macro outlook has become somewhat opaque in recent months
with increased fiscal austerity in Europe and moderating growth elsewhere in the
world. The challenge for businesses will be to defend their improving earnings.
In general, we believe that the potential slowdown in economic growth is being
accounted for in low stock prices.
BP Oil Disaster
It goes without saying that the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has been an
extraordinary environmental disaster. It has highlighted the significant
environmental risk associated with deep sea drilling for oil. It has also
underscored how environmental damage at the hands of corporations can present
significant reputational risk, even for oil companies. While the spill in the
Gulf is very disturbing, it may have some positive outcomes in terms of
sentiment towards alternative energy and energy efficiency legislation aimed at
lowering the longer term global fossil fuel dependency. It may also prove a
catalyst for greater investment by large international corporations in
technology to improve energy efficiency and the overall environmental impact of
their operations.
Charles Thomas
Jupiter Asset Management Limited
Investment Manager
Total Assets as at 30 June 2010: £38,760,454
Shares in Issue on 30 June 2010:
 Net Asset Value Market Price (p) Premium/ (Discount)
(p)
Ordinary (undiluted) 94.84
excluding income/expenses
Ordinary (undiluted) 95.06
including income/expenses
85.75 (10%)
Ordinary (diluted) 94.84
excluding income/expenses
Ordinary (diluted) 95.06
including income/expenses
Warrants n/a 3.00 n/a
Portfolio Distribution on 30 June 2010
United Kingdom 27%
North America 41%
Europe 18%
Japan 7%
Other 3%
Cash and fixed interest 4%
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 100%
The Company's exposure to other UK listed investment companies was nil on 30
June 2010.
Top Ten Holdings on 30 June 2010
Company Country of Listing Activity % of total assets
Cranswick United Kingdom Sustainable Living 4.5
Novozymes Denmark Clean Energy 3.1
First Solar United States Clean Energy 2.7
National Express United Kingdom Green Transport 2.7
First Group United Kingdom Green Transport 2.5
American Semiconductor United States Clean Energy 2.3
Ricardo Canada Water Management 2.2
Vestas Wind Systems Denmark Clean Energy 2.2
Pure Technologies Canada Waste Management 2.2
Wabtec United States Green Transport 2.2
   26.6
Comparative Performance to 30 June 2010
 Three One year % Since launch %
months %
Total Assets* (11.1) 9.5 (2.3)
MSCI World Small Cap Index (total return) (9.5) 31.2 7.4
Ordinary Share NAV (11.1) 9.5 (2.3)
Ordinary Share Price (6.3) 12.1 (14.3)
Warrant Price (45.5) (65.7) (85.7)
* Performance adjusted for share issue/cancellation since launch
The Company's Investment Objective
The Company's investment objective is to generate long-term capital growth
through a diverse portfolio of companies providing environmental solutions.
The Company's Investment Policy
The Company invests globally in companies which have a significant focus on
environmental solutions such as Clean Energy, Water Management, Waste
Management, Sustainable Living, Environmental Services and Green Transport. The
Company is focused on the following six green investment themes:
<li> Clean Energy
Stand alone power and back-up systems based on wind, solar, flywheels, batteries
and fuel cells; bio-fuels; insulation materials; energy efficiency technologies.
<li> Water Management
Water and wastewater services including sewerage and treatment infrastructure;
new technology-based solutions such as membranes and UV disinfection.
<li> Waste Management
Waste reduction and associated technologies; recycling and resource management;
recycled materials.
<li> Sustainable Living
Healthy lifestyle sector including organic foods, complementary medicines and
healthcare.
<li> Environmental Services
Companies directly benefiting from increased environmental legislation,
including environmental consultancies and providers of safety equipment.
<li> Green Transport
Integrated public transport systems; vehicle emissions and energy efficiency
control technologies.
The Company's portfolio has a bias towards small and medium capitalisation
companies. It invests primarily in securities which are quoted, listed or traded
on a recognised exchange. However, up to 5 per cent. of the Company's Total
Assets (at the time of such investment) may be invested in unlisted securities.
No such investments have been made to date.
Material Events
At the Company's Annual General Meeting on 28 July the changes to be the
Company's investment policies, described by the Chairman in the Annual Report,
were ratified by shareholders. The Annual Report also sets out details of the
consolidation of the management arrangements and outlook for the Company's
dividend policy.
Company Information
Year end:31 March
Results:interim results to 30 September 2010 announced November 2010; final
results to 31 March 2011, announced June 2011
Monthly fact sheets for the Company are available for download
fromwww.jupiteronline.co.uk and by post or fax on request from the company
secretarial department.
The Company's Ordinary shares and Warrants are listed on the London Stock
Exchange and the prices are published in the Financial Times under `Investment
Companies'.
The Net Asset Values of the Company's Ordinary shares are calculated weekly and
can be viewed on the London Stock Exchange website atwww.londonstockexchange.com
(under the heading 'Market News').
For further information, please contact:
Richard Pavry
Director of Investment Trusts
Jupiter Asset Management Limited
rpavry@jupiter-group.co.uk
020 7314 4822
Faith Pengelly
Company Secretarial Department
Jupiter Asset Management Limited
fpengelly@jupiter-group.co.uk
020 7314 4915
The Company's Registered office is at 1 Grosvenor Place, London SW1X 7JJ.
This interim management statement has been prepared solely to provide
information to meet the requirements of the UK Listing Authority's Disclosure
and Transparency Rules.
By order of the Board
Jupiter Asset Management Limited
13 August 2010
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