Interim Management Statement

Majedie Investments PLC Interim Management Statement for quarter ending 30 June 2010 Quarterly Review Background The exuberance of improving economic data and rebounding corporate profits which led to the recent market peak in April saw a sharp reversal as investors became concerned over European sovereign debt and a weakening in the global economic recovery. Fiscal stimulus has been replaced with austerity measures as investors closely scrutinise budget deficits and national debt levels. This change of policy coincided neatly with a UK General Election and the new coalition government duly delivered an austere emergency budget. The other notable event of the second quarter was the BP oil spill. As the environmental disaster escalated, the company came under intense political pressure and agreed to pause its dividends and establish a $20 billion compensation fund. BP generates about $30 billion in operational cash flow per year which should be sufficient to meet any obligations that arise from the accident. The key focus now is on how quickly it can finish the relief well in order to stop the leak. Investments & Performance During the previous quarter, the Company's NAV and share price fell 14.1% and 11.5% respectively. This compares against a fall in the benchmark of 11.6%. In the core investment portfolio, the performance was impacted by an overweight position in BP. In anticipation that BP would cut its dividend, the fund sold 20% of its holding at an average price of 474p in late May/early June. If the impact of the position in BP is excluded, the core portfolio performed in-line with the market during the quarter. Prospects The growth trajectory of the global economic recovery has been revised down in recent months as governments implement austerity measures and unemployment data remains persistently high. Accordingly, the outlook remains difficult for the Western consumer and the portfolio remains largely underweight consumer stocks. We are positive on the growth prospects in Emerging Markets and the portfolio has increased its weighting to this region. In summary , the portfolio is focussed on high quality, global companies with strong balance sheets, visible profitability and above average dividend yields. Javelin Capital Progress continues to be made in the establishment of our new fund management business which we intend to launch, subject to the receipt of relevant approvals. Performance Cumulative Total Return Performance over periods to 30 June 2010 Three One Year Three Five Months Years Years Share Price -11.5% 14.6% -56.0% -18.8% NAV -14.1% 12.4% -52.5% -13.1% Benchmark -11.6% 21.8% -11.9% 22.3% Total Shareholder Return is calculated by taking the mid share price at the end of the period, adding net dividends paid during the period, and dividing the total by the mid share price at the beginning of the period. Returns assume net dividends are reinvested. Portfolio Distribution Geographical Split as at 30 June 2010 Area Percentage UK 64% North America 14% Europe 5% Rest of the World 8% Cash 9% Total 100.0% Sector Split as at 30 June 2010 ± Sector Percentage Oil & Gas 17% Financials 17% Industrials 11% Basic Materials 9% Telecommunications 7% Health Care 8% Consumer Services 7% Consumer Goods 6% Technology 5% Utilities 2% Equity Investment 1% Instruments Cash 9% Total 100.0% ± Investment Portfolio excludes 30% stake in Majedie Asset Management. Top 10 Investments as at 30 June 2010* Rank Name % of Gross Assets 1 Majedie Asset Management 20.7% 2 HSBC 4.7% 3 Royal Dutch Shell 3.8% 4 Vodafone 3.2% 5 GlaxoSmithKline 2.9% 6 BHP Billiton 2.5% 7 BP 2.4% 8 Rio Tinto 2.4% 9 Vostok Energy 2.1% 10 Aviva 1.4% 46.1% * excludes holding in cash Key Data as at 30 June 2010 Share price (pence) 172.0 NAV per share (pence)+ 211.12 Discount 18.5% Dividend yield╪ 6.1% Five year dividend growth 20% Effective gearing 20.6% Potential gearing 30.8% Number of stocks 108 + The NAV is calculated using current period net income. Majedie Asset Management and unlisted investments are valued at fair value and listed investments are valued at their bid price. Debentures are valued at par. ╪ Calculated excluding special dividend. Consolidated Balance Sheet as at 30 June 2010 £000 Equities 103,520 Cash 10,428 Majedie Asset Management 30,000 Other Assets/(Liabilities) (343) Total Assets 143,605 Less Borrowings 33,776 Net Assets 109,829 Objective Majedie Investments PLC is a UK listed, self managed investment trust. Our objective is to maximise total shareholder return over the long term while increasing dividends by more than the rate of inflation. The benchmark is 70% FTSE All Share index + 30% FTSE World ex.UK index. The Company has a 30% shareholding in a specialist UK equities fund management company, Majedie Asset Management. Investment Policy The Company invests principally in securities of publicly quoted companies worldwide though it may invest in unquoted securities up to levels set periodically by the Board. Overall Approach ● Analysis of global economies and sector trends ● Focus on companies and sectors likely to deliver strong growth over the long-term ● Focus on companies with strong balance sheets and the ability to provide a superior, sustainable dividend ● Search for companies significantly undervalued by markets ● In depth meetings with the management teams from companies across all sectors and markets Portfolio Structure Characteristics ● Diversified portfolio with a focus on growth and income Risk Management ● The overall investment objective is to maximise total shareholder return over the long-term ● Absolute risk in relation to net asset value is assessed in combination with benchmark relative risk within the investment portfolio ● Portfolio risk relative to the benchmark is monitored using standard portfolio risk parameters ● Holdings are monitored with reference to a detailed structure of investment limits which include a degree of flexibility subject to review and approval by the Board Contact Tower 42 25 Old Broad Street London EC2N 1HQ Tel: +44 (0) 207 626 1243 Fax: +44 (0) 207 374 4854 Email: majedie@majedie.co.uk Web: www.majedie.co.uk IMPORTANT NOTICE This Interim Management Statement has been issued by Majedie Investments PLC; a self managed investment trust company, on 15 July 2010. The news, information, and data in this statement should not be deemed as a financial promotion or recommendation. Majedie Investments PLC is not authorised to give financial advice.
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