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 24 April 2009:
based on the book value of the company's long term debt and preference shares, the capital net asset value per ordinary share was 279.05p.
based on the market value of the company's long term debt and preference shares, the capital net asset value per ordinary share was 265.90p.
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 285.40p.
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 272.24p.
The market values of the company's long term debt and preference shares are updated monthly. From 31 March 2009, the market values are based on prices estimated by Evolution Securities. It is believed that the new pricing source better reflects prevailing market conditions.
Enquiries:
Kirsten Salt
Tel: 020 7065 1513
27 April 2009