Net Asset Value(s)

RNS Number : 0645S
Merchants Trust PLC
11 May 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 8 May 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 301.27p.

  • based on the market value of the company's long term debt and preference shares, the capital net asset value per ordinary share was 290.08p.

  • 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 308.54p.

  • 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 297.35p.



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

11 May 2009



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