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 10 February 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 358.03p.
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 341.62p.
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 362.04p.
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 345.63p.
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
11 February 2010