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 27 February 2009:
based on the book value of the company's long term debt and preference shares, its capital net asset value per ordinary share was 257.35p; and
based on the market value of the company's long term debt and preference shares, its capital net asset value per ordinary share was 227.59p.
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 268.98p.
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 239.23p.
The market values of the company's long term debt and preference shares are based on closing Stock Exchange Daily Official List prices (with the exception of the 2029 5.875% debenture stock where the market value is derived by applying an interest rate that represents a suitable premium over a comparable gilt) and are updated monthly.
Enquiries:
Kirsten Salt
Tel: 020 7065 1513
2 March 2009