Marwyn Value Investors Limited
19 May 2009
Interim management statement for the period from 1 January 2009 to 31 March 2009
Introduction
The Company has prepared this interim management statement ('IMS') to meet the requirements of the UK Listing Authority's Disclosure Rules and Transparency Rules (the 'DTR'). The IMS covers the three month period ended 31 March 2009, together with relevant information up to the date of publication.
Investment Objective
Marwyn Value Investors Limited (the 'Company') (LSE MVI) is a Specialist Fund Market listed company which provides access to the investment strategy pursued by the Marwyn Neptune Fund L.P. (the 'Fund'). The Fund invests in a diversified portfolio of European small and mid cap opportunities, pursuing a 'buy and build' strategy in sectors impacted by structural and regulatory change. The Fund focuses on sourcing and working alongside high quality management teams across a range of sectors, including media, leisure and gaming, financial services, food, support services and environmental.
Material Events and Transactions
The NAV of the Company at 30 April 2009 was £0.73 and the movement for the month of April was +8.4%. The movement of the NAV in the 4 month period, since 31 December 2008, was +5.8%. The discount of the Company's share price to its NAV at 30 April 2009 was 56.8%, reduced from 80.7% at 31 March 2009 and 65.2% at 31 December 2008.
As announced by the Company on 27 April 2009, shareholders and warrantholders approved the Company's reorganisation and migration to the Cayman Islands with a current expected date of around 19 June 2009. The details are included in the Company's regulatory news announcement made on 27 April available on the Company's website (www.marwynvalue.com).
General Financial Information
|
30-Apr-09 |
31-Mar-09 |
31-Dec-08 |
Net Asset Value per Share p (basic) |
73.00 |
67.30 |
68.90 |
Share price (p) |
31.50 |
13.00 |
24.00 |
Net Assets (GBPm) |
59.97 |
55.29 |
56.61 |
Warrant Price (p) |
1.51 |
0.51 |
3.50 |
Market Capitalisation (GBPm) (including warrants) |
26.23 |
10.80 |
20.53 |
Number of shares |
82,156,473 |
82,156,473 |
82,156,473 |
Number of warrants |
23,259,078 |
23,259,078 |
23,259,078 |
The following table shows the exposure of the Company to the ordinary shares of the underlying investment companies in which the Marwyn Neptune Fund L.P. is invested:
Company |
Sector |
% of NAV at 30 April 2009 |
% of NAV at 31 March 2009 |
% of NAV at 31 Dec 2008 |
Advanced Computer Software |
Healthcare Software |
16.4% |
10.1% |
8.5% |
Concateno |
Drug & Alcohol Testing |
30.6% |
32.7% |
31.7% |
Entertainment One |
Entertainment Rights |
15.8% |
11.8% |
16.9% |
Marwyn Materials |
Construction Materials |
8.5% |
9.7% |
9.5% |
Melorio |
Vocational Training |
11.1% |
10.4% |
6.7% |
Praesepe |
Gaming |
8.1% |
11.0% |
7.9% |
Silverdell |
Asbestos Services |
1.2% |
1.1% |
2.5% |
Zetar |
Specialty Confectionery |
0.9% |
1.1% |
1.3% |
Performance
|
3 Months to 31 March 2009 |
1 Year to 31 March 2009 |
NAV per share |
-2.3% |
-44.4% |
Share Price |
-45.8% |
-87.1% |
FTSE All Share Index |
-10.2% |
-32.2% |
Except as disclosed above, there are no other disclosures required under the DTR.
A copy of the interim management statement and further information about the Company can be found on the Company's website (www.marwynvalue.com).
Enquiries to:
Axio Capital Solutions Limited
Surville Office
Surville Manor
La Ruette Pinel
St Helier
Jersey
JE2 3HF
Paul Cookson
+44 (0)1534 780667