Interim Management Statement

RNS Number : 9190A

Aberdeen Growth Opps VCT PLC

16 October 2009

 



Aberdeen Growth Opportunities VCT PLC 

Interim Management Statement 

1.         Net Asset Value

The Ordinary share net asset value (NAV) was 75.3p at 31 August 2009 (75.4p at 31 May 2009 adjusted for dividend paid in August).

The NAV shown above is unaudited and reflects the closing bid prices of quoted securities at 31 August 2009. Unlisted companies are normally valued on a six-monthly basis and the NAVs include the Directors' valuations of unlisted investments as at 31 May 2008 adjusted for material developments within the portfolios since that date.  

2.         Investments and disposals

During the quarter ended 31 August 2009, investments totalling £1,143,000 were made in four unlisted or AIM/PLUS quoted companies. During the same period, a combination of partial and complete disposals of seven investments generated aggregate proceeds of £788,346 against cost of £858,894. 

There were no other material transactions during the period under review. 

3.         Recent developments 

Since 31 August 2009 the investment in Funeral Services Partnership was realised for £975,209 against cost of £845,549, resulting in a gain of £129,660.

The Board is not aware of any other events or transactions that have taken place between 31 August 2009 and the date of publication of this statement and which would have had a material impact on the financial position of the Company.

Issued on behalf of the Board

Maven Capital Partners UK LLP, Secretary

16 October 2009

 

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