Marwyn Value Investors Limited
18 November 2011
Interim management statement for the period from 1 July 2011 to 18 November 2011.
Introduction
This interim management statement covers the period from 1 July 2011 to 31 October 2011 together with relevant information up to the date of publication.
Investment Objective
Marwyn Value Investors Limited (the "Company") (LSE: MVI) is a Specialist Fund Market-listed company which provides access to the investment strategy pursued by the Marwyn Value Investors L.P. (the "Fund").
The Fund invests in a portfolio of European small and mid-cap opportunities, pursuing a 'buy and build' strategy in sectors impacted by structural and regulatory change. The Fund focuses on sourcing and working alongside high quality management teams across a range of sectors, including media, leisure and gaming, software, food and support services.
Material Events and Transactions
In September, Entertainment One (LSE: ETO LN) announced that it is considering its strategic options, which may include a sale of the group in response to interest it has received from various parties. J.P. Morgan and Credit Suisse have been engaged to co-ordinate the review for the board.
Marwyn Management Partners plc (LSE: MMP LN), announced that its subsidiary Marwyn
European Transport plc ("MET") has acquired the German bus operator FirstGroup Deutschland GmbH ("FGD") from FirstGroup plc for cash consideration of EUR5.5m on a nil cash/nil debt basis. FGD is MET's second acquisition within the German bus sector following the acquisition of Axel Tucks GmbH in July 2011.
General Financial Information
Ordinary Shares
Ordinary shares |
31 Oct 2011 |
30 Sep 2011 |
31 Dec 2010 |
Net Asset Value per Share p (basic) |
202.2 |
194.5 |
159.3 |
Share price (p) |
140.5 |
138 |
101.5 |
Discount (%) |
30.5 |
29.0 |
36.3 |
Net Assets (GBPm) |
133.7 |
128.6 |
105.3 |
Market Capitalisation (GBPm) |
92.8 |
91.2 |
67.10 |
Number of Ordinary shares |
66,106,473 |
66,106,473 |
66,106,473 |
% change |
1 month to 31 Oct 2011 |
3 months to 31 Oct 2011 |
12 months to 31 Oct 2011 |
NAV per Ordinary share |
3.96% |
4.44% |
48.79% |
Ordinary Share Price |
1.81% |
4.46% |
65.29% |
FTSE All Share Index (ex Investment Trusts) |
7.88% |
-5.39% |
-2.55% |
The Company's total NAV for the Ordinary shares is broken down across the following companies:
Company |
Sector |
% of NAV at 31 Oct 2011 |
% of NAV at 30 Sep 2011 |
% of NAV at 31 Dec 2010 |
Advanced Computer Software |
Healthcare Software |
9.29% |
9.62% |
10.36% |
Entertainment One |
Entertainment Rights |
86.34% |
84.09% |
74.25% |
Breedon Aggregates |
Construction Materials |
15.90% |
16.56% |
16.15% |
Marwyn Management Partners plc1 |
Conglomerate |
4.76% |
5.28% |
10.30% |
Silverdell |
Asbestos Services |
2.33% |
2.60% |
1.55% |
Zetar |
Specialty Confectionery |
- |
- |
1.26% |
|
|
|
|
|
Other assets of the Master Fund |
|
1.39% |
1.81% |
2.84% |
Liabilities of the Master Fund |
|
-20.01% |
-19.96% |
-16.71% |
Net assets |
|
100.00% |
100.00% |
100.00% |
B Ordinary Shares
B Ordinary shares |
31 Oct 2011 |
30 Sep 2011 |
31 Dec 2010 |
Net Asset Value per Share p (basic) |
103.2 |
103.4 |
116.7 |
Share price (p) |
71.5 |
71.5 |
89 |
Discount (%) |
30.7 |
30.9 |
23.7 |
Net Assets (GBPm) |
5.17 |
5.18 |
5.84 |
Market Capitalisation (GBPm) |
3.58 |
3.58 |
4.46 |
Number of B Ordinary shares |
5,008,870 |
5,008,870 |
5,008,870 |
% change |
1 month to 31 Oct 2011 |
3 months to 31 Oct 2011 |
12 months to 31 Oct 2011 |
NAV per B Ordinary share |
-0.19% |
-9.87% |
-11.26% |
B Ordinary Share Price |
0.00% |
-8.92% |
-23.12% |
FTSE All Share Index (ex Investment Trusts) |
7.88% |
-5.39% |
-2.55% |
The Company's total NAV for the B Ordinary shares is broken down across the following companies:
Company |
Sector |
% of NAV at 31 Oct 2011 |
% of NAV at 30 Sep 2011 |
% of NAV at 31 Dec 2010 |
Fulcrum Utility Services Limited |
Support Services |
55.03% |
53.93% |
55.60% |
Marwyn Capital II |
Investment Company |
41.14% |
42.02% |
38.49% |
|
|
|
|
|
Other assets of the Master Fund |
|
4.51% |
4.69% |
6.48% |
Liabilities of the Master Fund |
|
-0.68% |
-0.64% |
-0.57% |
Net assets |
|
100.00% |
100.00% |
100.00% |
A copy of the interim management statement and further information about the Company can be found on the Company's website (www.marwynvalue.com).
Enquiries to:
Axio Capital Solutions Limited
Floor 1
Liberation Station
St Helier
Jersey JE2 3AS