Mid Wynd Inter Inv Trust PLC
05 October 2007
MID WYND INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT TRUST PLC
Interim Management Statement - 3 months to 30 September 2007
Mid Wynd's objective is to achieve capital and income growth by investing on a
worldwide basis.
The proportion of the portfolio invested in British companies will not normally
exceed a quarter. Owing to its size, the Company is able to include small
companies and markets in its portfolio which are not practical for its larger
peers.
Review of the Period
• Over the period, the Company's net asset value rose by 2.5% compared to a rise in the benchmark of 1.5% while
the share price rose by 1.6%. All figures are total return.
• The final dividend of 7.50p per share was approved at the Annual General Meeting on 1 October and was paid on
5 October.
• At the Annual General Meeting on 1 October the Company was given authority to buy back its shares.
• During the period, exposure to North America and the United Kingdom was reduced while the Emerging Market and
cash portions were increased.
Geographical Analysis of Total Assets Top Ten Equity Holdings
Region % of % of total Name % of % of total
total assets at total assets at
assets at 30/06/07 assets at 30/06/07
30/09/07 30/09/07
Baillie Gifford Developed
Continental Europe 28.7 29.7 Asia Pacific Fund 7.6 6.5
North America 20.2 25.5 Schlumberger 3.0 2.5
United Kingdom 14.3 17.3 Atlas Copco 1.9 2.0
Emerging Markets 12.0 6.5 Seadrill 1.9 1.0
Japan 8.1 8.9 Kone 1.7 1.5
Asia Pacific 7.6 6.5 Essilor 1.5 1.5
Fixed Interest 5.2 5.4 Nestle 1.4 1.2
Net Liquid Assets 3.9 0.2 Vodafone 1.4 0.8
Royal Bank of Scotland 1.3 1.3
Samsung 1.3 0.9
Total 100.0 100.0 Total 23.0 19.2
Total Return Performance
%
3 Months 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years
Share Price 1.6 12.5 69.3 118.7
NAV (Par) 2.5 13.1 56.3 103.9
Comparative Index 1.5 13.2 53.0 98.7
Source: Fundamental Data Ltd.
Comparative Index is the FTSE World Index (in sterling terms) with net income
reinvested.
Past performance is not a guide to future performance
General Information
30/09/07 30/06/07
Total assets (before deduction of bank loan) £53.2m £52.6m
Bank loan £2.5m £2.4m
Equity shareholders' funds £50.7m £50.2m
Net asset value per ordinary share (after deducting 1,008.2p 998.9p
borrowings at fair value)
Net asset value per ordinary share (after deducting 1,007.7p 997.8p
borrowings at par)
Share Price 848.0p 842.5p
Discount (after deducting borrowings at fair value) 15.9% 15.7%
Discount (after deducting borrowings at par) 15.8% 15.6%
Potential Gearing (after deducting borrowings at 5.0% 4.7%
fair value)
Actual Gearing (after deducting borrowings at fair -5.4% -0.9%
value)
Potential Gearing ( after deducting borrowings at 5.1% 4.8%
par)
Actual Gearing (after deducting borrowings at par) -5.3% -0.8%
This interim management statement and up to date NAV and share price information
is available on the Managers' website www.bailliegifford.com.
For further information contact:- Robert O'Riordan on 0131 275 3181
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