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 24 May 2010:
1) based on the book value of the company's long term debt and preference shares, the capital net asset value per ordinary share was 346.70p.
2) based on the market value of the company's long term debt and preference shares, the capital net asset value per ordinary share was 327.32p.
3) 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 355.93p.
4) 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 336.56p.
The market values of the company's long term debt are updated monthly and are based on prices estimated by Evolution Securities.
Enquiries:
Kirsten Salt
Tel: 020 7065 1513
25 May 2010