Net Asset Value(s)

RNS Number : 5495B
Merchants Trust PLC
18 August 2008
 
The Merchants Trust plc
 
As recommended by the AIC, with effect from 1 June 2008, net asset values are calculated on both a capital and a cum-income basis.
 
The Merchants Trust PLC announces that at close of business on 15 August 2008:
1)   based on the book value of the company’s long term debt and preference shares, its capital net asset value per ordinary share was 425.87p; and
2)   based on the market value of the company’s long term debt and preference shares, its capital net asset value per ordinary share was 408.31p.
3)   based on the book value of the company’s long term debt and preference shares, the cum-income net asset value per ordinary share was 437.48p.
4)   based on the market value of the company’s long term debt and preference shares, the cum-income net asset value per ordinary share was 419.92p.
 
 
The market values of the company’s long term debt and preference shares are based on closing Stock Exchange Daily Official List prices (with the exception of the 2029 5.875% debenture stock where the market value is derived by applying an interest rate that represents a suitable premium over a comparable gilt) and are updated monthly.
 
Enquiries: 
Kirsten Salt
Tel: 020 7065 1513
18 August 2008
 
 
 

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