Net Asset Value(s)

RNS Number : 1129L
Merchants Trust PLC
05 January 2009
 



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 2 January 2009:

  • based on the book value of the company's long term debt and preference shares, its capital net asset value per ordinary share was 330.22p; and

  • based on the market value of the company's long term debt and preference shares, its capital net asset value per ordinary share was 308.10p.

  • 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 344.53p.

  • 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 322.41p.



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

5 January 2009



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