Net Asset Value(s)

RNS Number : 7260P

Merchants Trust PLC

30 March 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 27 March 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 252.73p.

• based on the market value of the company's long term debt and preference shares, the capital net asset value per ordinary share was 222.98p.

• 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 267.72p.

• 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 237.96p.

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: [phone]

30 March 2009

 

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