SCHRODER UK MID & SMALL CAP FUND PLC
Interim Management Statement for the Quarter Ended 30 June 2009
The Board of Schroder UK Mid & Small Cap Fund Plc ('the Company') is pleased to announce its Interim Management Statement as required by the UK Listing Authority's Disclosure and Transparency Rules. This Statement is in respect of the period from 1 April 2009 to 30 June 2009.
Investment Objective
The Company's principal investment objective is to achieve a total return in excess of the FTSE All-Share, ex-investment companies, ex-FTSE 100, Total Return Index.
Material Events or Transactions
There have been no material events or transactions that have taken place between 1 April 2009 and the date of publication of this Statement.
Company Statistics as at 30 June 2009
Gross Assets
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£69.3 million
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Net asset value per Ordinary Share (ex income)
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188.13p
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Net Asset Value per Ordinary Share (cum income)
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191.69p
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Share Price
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170.50p
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Discount (ex income)
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9.37%
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Number of Holdings
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90
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Gearing
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Nil
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Yield
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3.1%
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Cumulative Performance to 30 June 2009
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Performance Over
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||
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3m
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6m
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1yr
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Share Price (Total Return)
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20.1%
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19.5%
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(3.9)%
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Net Asset Value (Total Return)
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14.9%
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20.1%
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(15.2)%
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FTSE All Share ex-ITs ex-FTSE 100 Total Return Index
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19.9%
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20.4%
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(15.8)%
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|
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Data Source: Fundamental Data
Portfolio Information as at 30 June 2009
Ten Largest Holdings
Stock Name |
Sector Classification |
Market Value (£) |
% of NAV |
Premier Oil CSR Dechra Pharmaceuticals Fidessa Group BPP Homeserve Greggs William Hill Chloride Group Babcock International |
Oil & Gas Technology Healthcare Technology Industrials Industrials Consumer Services Consumer Services Industrials Industrials |
2,050,525 1,748,750 1,689,000 1,632,000 1,536,250 1,500,000 1,304,625 1,237,950 1,210,000 1,202,500 |
3.13 2.67 2.58 2.49 2.34 2.29 1.99 1.89 1.85 1.83 |
Sector Allocation
Sector |
% of NAV |
Industrials |
34.73 |
Consumer Services |
16.70 |
Technology |
12.26 |
Financials |
11.53 |
Oil & Gas |
7.50 |
Consumer Goods |
4.56 |
Healthcare |
4.23 |
Basic Materials |
3.11 |
Other net assets |
5.38 |
Changes to Share Capital During the Quarter Ended 30 June 2009
There were no changes to the Company's share capital during the quarter. There remain a total of 36,143,690 ordinary shares of 10p each in issue, each carrying one voting right.
Company Information as at 30 June 2009
SEDOL Code |
0610841 |
Sector |
Equity Investment Instruments |
Launch Date |
25 April 1994 |
Financial Year End |
30 September |
Next AGM Date |
January 2010 |
Enquiries:
Louise Richard
Schroder Investment Management Limited
Company Secretary
Tel: 020 7658 6501
13 August 2009