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CLOSE ASSETS FUNDS LIMITED (THE "COMPANY")
GENERAL TEXT AMENDMENT
The following amendments have been made to the 'Half Yearly Financial Report' announcement released on 19 November 2009 at 12.35 under RNS No 7791C:
The values in the second column of note 12 b of the notes to the financial statements were incorrectly cited as being 0.00% as shown below:
|
Rating |
Date of sign * |
|
30 Sep 2009 |
|
31 Mar 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Aaa |
0.00% |
|
0.00% |
|
0.00% |
|
Aa |
0.00% |
|
34.31% |
|
34.64% |
|
A |
0.00% |
|
65.69% |
|
65.36% |
Note 12b has been updated to read:
|
Rating |
19 November 2009* |
|
30 Sep 2009 |
|
31 Mar 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Aaa |
0.00% |
|
0.00% |
|
0.00% |
|
Aa |
34.31% |
|
34.31% |
|
34.64% |
|
A |
65.69% |
|
65.69% |
|
65.36% |
All other details remain unchanged.
The full amended text is shown below.
Close Assets Funds Limited
Half-Yearly Financial Report
for the period ended 30 September 2009 (Unaudited)
Close Assets Funds Limited (the "Company")
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Close Assets Funds Limited is a Guernsey incorporated, closed ended, umbrella investment company. As at 14 November 2008, being the latest practicable date prior to the publication of this report, its issued share capital comprises two Management Shares issued for administrative reasons, 35,625,000 Zero Dividend Shares ("Shares") of the Close UK Index Growth Fund 2012 and 39,375,000 Nominal Shares. The Company has an unlimited life but the Shares are due to be redeemed in December 2012.
Investment Objective and Policy - Close UK Index Growth Fund 2012
The investment objective of the Close UK Index Growth Fund 2012 ("Fund 2012") is to provide Shareholders with a geared capped exposure to the performance of the FTSE 100 Index (the "Index").
If Shareholders hold their Shares to December 2012 (the "Redemption Date"), and the End Value of the Index is higher than the Start Value, the Shares are designed to pay to Shareholders, on the Redemption Date, the Final Capital Entitlement, which represents a return equal to four times the percentage increase in the Index capped at 64 per cent of the Issue Price.
The Final Capital Entitlement will comprise:
a Capital Amount of £1.4864 per Share; and
a Growth Amount per Share equal to four times any increase in the End Value of the Index relative to its Start Value of 6,160.30, such percentage being applied to the Issue Price of £1.4864 per Share, subject to the maximum increase of 64 per cent of the Issue Price.
If Shareholders hold their Shares until the Redemption Date and the End Value is lower than the Start Value, the Shares are designed to repay the Issue Price of £1.4864 per Share on the Redemption Date provided that the value of the Index had not fallen below 3,080.15, being 50 per cent of the Start Value at close of business on any Index Business Day between the Start Date of 22 November 2006 and the End Date of 22 November 2012 (both dates inclusive).
Close Assets Funds Limited (the "Company")
ABOUT THE COMPANY (continued)
If Shareholders hold their Shares until the Redemption Date and if the value of the Index has fallen below 3,080.15, being 50 per cent of the Start Value, at close of business on any Index Business Day between the Start Date and the End Date (an "Index Barrier Breach") and the End Value is not at least equal to the Start Value, investors will be repaid on the Redemption Date the Issue Price as reduced by the same percentage by which the End Value is less than the Start Value.
In accordance with the Company's investment policy for Fund 2012, the net proceeds derived by the issue of Zero Dividend Shares and the sale of a Put option have been invested in a portfolio of debt securities containing embedded derivatives related to the Index at prices relative to the value of the Index on 22 November 2006 of 6,160.30. At the time of writing all issuers of the debt securities carry an investment grade credit rating.
Capital at Risk Products (CARPs)
The Company has been advised that the Company is a CARP as defined by the Financial Services Authority (FSA). Investors should refer to the FSA factsheet, which is available at
www.moneymadeclear.fsa.gov.uk/products/investments/types/pooled/structured_products.html
The return of capital invested at the end of the investment period is not guaranteed and therefore the investor may get back less than was originally invested. Investors should not enter into the transaction unless they are prepared to lose some or all of the money they have invested.
They should satisfy themselves that the Shares are suitable for them in the light of their circumstances and financial position, and if in any doubt they should seek professional advice. Investors may only achieve the rate of return advertised over a set period and the return may depend on specific conditions being met.
Close UK Index Growth Fund 2012 (the "Fund")
MANAGER'S REPORT
for the period ended 30 September 2009
Investment Performance
At launch, the net proceeds derived from the issue of Zero Dividend Shares of the Fund were invested in a portfolio of debt securities and options at a price based on the level of the FTSE 100 Index at the close of business on 22 November 2006, namely 6160.3.
On 30 September 2009 the FTSE 100 Index closed at 5133.90, a fall of 16.7% since launch and a rise of 30.8% over the reporting period. Over the same periods, the total market value of the Fund fell by 22.1% and rose by 26.9% respectively. As at the reporting date the Zero Dividend Shares of the Fund were trading at a 5.5% discount to net asset value.
As the Fund's investment portfolio is based upon the FTSE 100 Index, it is possible to show the potential capital entitlements available to holders of Zero Dividend Shares based on the level of the FTSE 100 Index on 22 November 2012. These figures are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent forecasts or take into account any unforeseen circumstances.
|
Final FTSE 100 Index Level† |
Net Asset Value if FTSE 100 Index never closes below 3080.15** |
Net Asset Value if FTSE 100 Index has closed below 3080.15** |
|
4000 |
148.64 |
96.51 |
|
4250 |
148.64 |
102.54 |
|
4500 |
148.64 |
108.57 |
|
4750 |
148.64 |
114.61 |
|
5000 |
148.64 |
120.64 |
|
5133.90* |
148.64 |
123.87 |
|
5250 |
148.64 |
126.67 |
|
5500 |
148.64 |
132.7 |
|
5750 |
148.64 |
138.73 |
|
6000 |
148.64 |
144.77 |
|
6250 |
157.29 |
157.29 |
|
6500 |
181.42 |
181.42 |
|
6750 |
205.55 |
205.55 |
|
7000 |
229.68 |
229.68 |
|
7250 or over |
243.76 |
243.76 |
† As at 22 November 2012
* FTSE 100 Index level at the end of the reporting period
** On any day from 22 November 2006 to 22 November 2012
Close UK Index Growth Fund 2012 (the "Fund")
MANAGER'S REPORT
for the period ended 30 September 2009 (continued)
Market Review
The FTSE 100 Index rose 30.8% over the reporting period, buoyed by optimism regarding a global recovery, despite some investors feeling the rally was not supported by fundamentals.
Over the first couple of months of the period equity markets recouped some of their previous losses, amid signs of "green shoots" in the global economy while G20 ministers attending the summit in London pledged stricter regulation and more than $1 trillion to cushion the economic fallout. However the rise in equity markets petered out in May when Chrysler, one of the big three US car manufacturers, entered bankruptcy protection and a number of US banks failed stress tests determining whether they would need more capital to weather the economic downturn. At the beginning of June GM, the world's largest car manufacturer, also went into bankruptcy following a steep fall in sales, particularly as the company was slow to move away from gas-guzzling SUVs to the more fuel-efficient vehicles that consumers now seem to prefer.
Close UK Index Growth Fund 2012 (the "Fund")
MANAGER'S REPORT
for the period ended 30 September 2009 (continued)
From mid July global equity markets rallied, buoyed by optimism about the potential for global recovery. UK markets embarked on another significant rally boosted by some UK corporate earnings news which surprised on the upside. This continued in August and September, with the FTSE 100 rising above the psychologically important 5000 index points level, reaching a high of 5172.89 in mid-September despite central banks' warnings that the crisis was not yet over.
Throughout the period the Bank of England ("BoE") maintained the UK bank base rate at 0.5%, a historic low in the BoE's history. The quantitative easing which the BoE had begun in March was raised from its original £75 billion, by a further £50 billion announced in May, and by another £50 billion announced in August.
Over the period the biggest boost to the Index was provided by some of the financial stocks and commodity stocks as they recovered from their sharp falls in 2008 and early 2009. These included HSBC (+81%) and Barclays Bank (+150%) both of which avoided having to obtain financial support from the UK government, and commodity companies BP (+17%) and Xstrata (+98%). The largest drag on the Index was Reed Elsevier, a publisher and information provider, the shares of which plummeted as it posted a sharp fall in first-half net profit and announced a share placing after failing to sell its trade-magazines unit.
Market Outlook
There appears to be little consensus over the global economic outlook for the coming months. Some investors have taken heart from a steady improvement in business survey indicators across the globe. Along with the recovery in equities and house prices, these investors seem to believe that the worst of the credit crisis might be behind them and foresee continued equity market growth.
Other investors, however, remain concerned about the size of the public deficit, banks' ability to adjust their balance sheet, and the threat of deflation, leading them to question the future of the current recovery. With rising unemployment which seems unlikely to abate quickly, there are worries that the markets could be experiencing a false dawn and that the economic recovery will prove to be slower than markets are currently pricing, leading to a correction in equity markets from their current levels.
Close UK Index Growth Fund 2012 (the "Fund")
MANAGER'S REPORT
for the period ended 30 September 2009 (continued)
Whilst it seems implausible that either of these scenarios will fully materialise, the actions of governments and central banks, along with consumer sentiment, will determine which of them is more likely.
Close Investments Limited
19 November 2009
Close UK Index Growth Fund 2012 (the "Fund")
INTERIM MANAGEMENT REPORT
for the period ended 30 September 2009
Detailed in the Manager's Report on pages 3 to 6 and below is a description of important events that have occurred during the first six months of the financial year, their impact on the performance of the Company as shown in the financial statements and a description of the principal risks and uncertainties for the remaining six months of the financial year.
Given the recent collapse of various financial institutions around the world and government bail-outs it is worth commenting on the assets held by the Company. Your attention is drawn to the Schedule of Investments on page 28 of this Half-Yearly Financial Report which shows the assets held by the Company and note 12 (b) of this Half-Yearly Financial Report which refers to the credit risk of the issuers of these assets as at the period end.
The Company currently holds six Debt Securities, the issuers of which, as at the date of this report, all have investment grade credit ratings ranging from Aa3 to A1 by Moody's Investor Services and where rated by Standard and Poor's rating agency from A+ to BBB+. The Board monitors credit risk and will consider further action if the credit rating of an issuer falls below A3 or A- as ranked by Moody's and S&P respectively.
In the event of a default by an issuer of a Debt Security purchased by the Company, the Company would rank as an unsecured creditor in respect of sums due from the issuer of such Debt Security. In such event, the Company may (in respect of that Debt Security) receive a lesser amount (if any) and at a different time than the proceeds anticipated at the maturity of the Debt Security. Any losses would be borne by the Company and returns to Shareholders would be significantly adversely affected.
As part of its investment portfolio, the Company holds a debt security issued by Irish Life & Permanent ("IL&P") with a nominal value of £8.8m and a fair value, as at the reporting date, of £8,855,845. This represented 19.84 per cent. of the value of the Company's net assets as at the reporting date.
Close UK Index Growth Fund 2012 (the "Fund")
INTERIM MANAGEMENT REPORT
for the period ended 30 September 2009 (continued)
On 25 June 2009, Standard and Poor's Ratings Services announced that it lowered its long-term counterparty credit rating on IL&P one notch from A- to BBB+ with a stable outlook. Standard and Poor's said the downgrade was due to IL&P's heavy reliance on wholesale funding, weakening asset quality, and Standard and Poor's broader view that the group's banking operations in their current format appear to have limited strategic options. On 7 July 2009 Moody's downgraded certain Irish banks, including IL&P, as a result of its recent lowering of the Irish Government rating which has guaranteed all IL&P's senior debt up to 30 September 2010. IL&P's long-term bank deposit and senior debt ratings were cut one notch to A2 from A1 with a negative outlook. As a result of Standard and Poor's downgrade, the Board considered both the sale and the retention of the IL&P debt security, acting in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders.
The Board reviewed IL&P's financial results, including its liquidity and capital adequacy position, as well as recent research updates from the ratings agencies. They also considered the likelihood of Irish government support being provided beyond 30 September 2010 should IL&P ever need it and, given the Irish government's contingent liabilities, the Irish economic outlook.
The Board also considered how the Final Capital Entitlement of the Shares might be affected by any sale of the IL&P debt security and noted that there could be a significant cost involved, resulting in an irreversible reduction in the possible returns to the Company's shareholders.
On the basis of the prevailing facts, the Board therefore concluded that it would not be in the best interests of the Company and shareholders to sell the IL&P debt security, but will continue to monitor the situation.
Close UK Index Growth Fund 2012 (the "Fund")
INTERIM MANAGEMENT REPORT
for the period ended 30 September 2009 (continued)
Similarly, given the recent movements in the FTSE 100 Index it is worth drawing your attention to the possibility of an Index Barrier Breach. The FTSE 100 Index closed at 5342.13 on 18 November 2009, a fall of 13.28% from its Start Value of 6160.30. If the value of the Index were to fall below 3080.15, being 50% of the Start Value and 42.34% away from the current Index level, at close of business on any Index Business Day between the Start Date and the End Date, an Index Barrier Breach will have occurred. In these circumstances, the amount which the Company will be required to pay following the Index Barrier Breach will reduce its assets by an amount which reflects the decline, if any, in the Index between the Start Date and the End Date.
There were no material related party transactions which took place in the first six months of the financial year.
This half-yearly financial report has not been audited or reviewed by auditors pursuant to the Auditing Practices Board guidance on Review of Interim Financial Information.
Responsibility Statement
The Board of directors jointly and severally confirm that, to the best of their knowledge:
(a) The financial statements, prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of the Company; and
(b) This Interim Management Report includes or incorporates by reference:
a. An indication of important events that have occurred during the first six months of the financial year, and
their impact on the financial statements;
b. a description of the principal risks and uncertainties for the remaining six months of the financial year;
c. confirmation that there were no related party transactions in the first six months of the current financial year
that have materially affected the financial position or the performance of the Company during that period; and
d. changes in the related parties transactions described in the last annual report that could have a material
effect on the financial position or performance of the Company in the first six months of the current financial
year.
Richard de la Rue John Hunter
Director Director
Close Assets Funds Limited (the "Company")
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
for the period ended 30 September 2009
|
|
|
TOTAL |
|
TOTAL |
|
|
|
1 Apr to |
|
1 Apr to |
|
|
|
30 Sept 2009 |
|
30 Sept 2008 |
|
|
Notes |
GBP |
|
GBP |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net movement in unrealised appreciation / (depreciation) on investments |
5 |
5,997,581 |
|
(6,498,096) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net movement in unrealised depreciation / (appreciation) on Put Option |
|
9,619,602 |
|
(3,097,612) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating expenses |
2 |
(158,894) |
|
(158,897) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net gain / (loss) for the period attributable to shareholders |
|
15,458,289 |
|
(9,754,605) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pence |
|
Pence |
|
Earnings per Share for the period - Basic and Diluted |
4 |
43.39 |
|
(27.38) |
In arriving at the results for the financial period, all amounts above relate to continuing operations.
There are no recognised gains or losses for the period other than those disclosed above.
|
Reconciliation of earnings per Share for investment purposes to earnings per Share per |
||||
|
the financial statements: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pence |
|
Pence |
|
Earnings per Share for investment purposes |
|
43.46 |
|
(27.31) |
|
Adjustment for amortisation of debt issue costs |
|
(0.07) |
|
(0.07) |
|
Earnings per Share per the financial statements |
|
43.39 |
|
(27.38) |
In accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, expenses should be attributable to the period to which they relate.
The earnings per Share for investment purposes represents the earnings per Share attributable to shareholders in accordance with the Prospectus, which recognises all expenses of the Company up to and including the date that the Final Capital Entitlement becomes payable.
Close Assets Funds Limited (the "Company")
NET ASSET STATEMENT
as at 30 September 2009
|
|
|
TOTAL |
|
TOTAL |
|
|
|
30 Sept 2009 |
|
31 Mar 2009 |
|
|
Notes |
GBP |
|
GBP |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NON CURRENT ASSETS |
|
|
|
|
|
Unquoted financial assets designated as fair value through profit or loss |
5 |
53,428,064 |
|
47,430,483 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CURRENT ASSETS |
|
|
|
|
|
Receivables |
6 |
170,049 |
|
194,875 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
1,070,918 |
|
1,227,006 |
|
|
|
1,240,967 |
|
1,421,881 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CURRENT LIABILITIES |
|
|
|
|
|
Payables - due within one year |
7 |
233,079 |
|
255,099 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NET CURRENT ASSETS |
|
1,007,888 |
|
1,166,782 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES |
|
|
|
|
|
(excluding net assets attributable to shareholders) |
|
54,435,952 |
|
48,597,265 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Payables - due after one year (excluding net assets attributable to shareholders) |
8 |
9,790,582 |
|
19,410,184 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO |
|
|
|
|
|
SHAREHOLDERS |
|
44,645,370 |
|
29,187,081 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ZERO DIVIDEND SHARES IN ISSUE |
|
35,625,000 |
|
35,625,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pence |
|
Pence |
|
NAV PER ZERO DIVIDEND SHARE |
|
125.32 |
|
81.93 |
|
Reconciliation of NAV per Share for investment purposes to NAV per Share per the |
|
financial statements: |
|
|
|
Pence |
|
Pence |
|
NAV per Zero Dividend Share for investment |
|
|
|
|
|
purposes |
|
124.87 |
|
81.41 |
|
Adjustment for debt issue costs |
|
0.45 |
|
0.52 |
|
NAV per Zero Dividend Share per the financial |
|
|
|
|
|
Statements |
|
125.32 |
|
81.93 |
In accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, expenses should be attributed to the period to which they relate.
The NAV per Share for investment purposes represents the NAV per Share attributable to shareholders in accordance with the Prospectus, which recognises all expenses of the Company up to and including the date that the Final Capital Entitlement becomes payable.
Close Assets Funds Limited (the "Company")
NET ASSET STATEMENT
as at 30 September 2009 (continued)
The financial statements were approved by the Board of directors on 19 November 2009 and are signed on its behalf by:
Richard de la Rue John Hunter
Director Director
Close Assets Funds Limited (the "Company")
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
for the period ended 30 September 2009
|
|
|
TOTAL |
|
TOTAL |
|
|
|
1 Apr to |
|
1 Apr to |
|
|
|
30 Sept 2009 |
|
30 Sept 2008 |
|
|
|
GBP |
|
GBP |
|
OPERATING ACTIVITIES |
|
|
|
|
|
Net gain / (loss) for the period attributable to shareholders |
|
15,458,289 |
|
(9,754,605) |
|
Less: Unrealised (appreciation) / depreciation on |
|
|
|
|
|
investments |
|
(5,997,581) |
|
6,498,096 |
|
Less: Unrealised (depreciation) / appreciation on value of Put Option |
|
(9,619,602) |
|
3,097,612 |
|
Less: Interest received |
|
(577) |
|
(35,613) |
|
Add: Amortisation of debt issue costs |
|
25,109 |
|
25,109 |
|
Less: (Decrease) / Increase in accrued expenses |
|
(22,020) |
|
35,891 |
|
Less: (Increase) / decrease in prepayments and |
|
|
|
|
|
accrued income excluding debt issue costs |
|
(283) |
|
8,133 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NET CASH OUTFLOW FROM OPERATING |
|
|
|
|
|
ACTIVITIES |
|
(156,665) |
|
(125,377) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
INVESTING ACTIVITIES |
|
|
|
|
|
Interest received |
|
577 |
|
35,613 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NET CASH INFLOW FROM INVESTING |
|
|
|
|
|
ACTIVITIES |
|
577 |
|
35,613 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT |
|
|
|
|
|
BEGINNING OF PERIOD |
|
1,227,006 |
|
1,445,354 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents |
|
(156,088) |
|
(89,764) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF |
|
|
|
|
|
PERIOD |
|
1,070,918 |
|
1,355,590 |
Close Assets Funds Limited (the "Company")
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO SHAREHOLDERS
for the period ended 30 September 2009
|
|
|
TOTAL |
|
TOTAL |
|
|
|
30 Sept 2009 |
|
30 Sept 2008 |
|
|
|
GBP |
|
GBP |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Opening balance |
|
29,187,081 |
|
46,843,447 |
|
Net gain / (loss) for the period attributable to Zero |
|
|
|
|
|
Dividend shareholders |
|
15,458,289 |
|
(9,754,605) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Closing balance |
|
44,645,370 |
|
37,088,842 |
Changes in equity for the management fund are included within the balances, but are not considered material.
Close Assets Funds Limited (the "Company")
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
as at 30 September 2009
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The significant accounting policies adopted by the Company are as follows:
(a) Basis of Preparation and Going Concern
The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with International Financial Reporting Standards which comprise standards and interpretations approved by the International Accounting Standards Board and International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee and applicable Guernsey law. The financial statements have been prepared on an historical cost basis except for the measurement at fair value of financial instruments.
Amendments to IFRS 7 were issued by the International Accounting Standards Board in March 2009, effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2009. The amendment to IFRS 7 requires fair value to be disclosed by the source of inputs, using a three-level hierarchy:
Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1);
Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (as prices) or indirectly (derived from prices) (Level 2);
Inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs) (Level 3).
The following Standards or Interpretations that are expected to affect the Company have been issued but not yet adopted by the Company as shown below. Other Standards or Interpretations issued by the International Accounting Standards Board and the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee are not expected to affect the Company:
IFRS 2 (revised April 2009) Share-based Payment effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2010.
IFRS 3 (revised 2008) Business Combinations effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 July 2009.
IAS 27 (revised 2008) Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 July 2009.
IAS 28 (revised 2008) Investments in Associates effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 July 2009.
IAS 31 (revised 2008) Interests in Joint Ventures effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 July 2009.
IAS 39 (revised July 2008) Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement for annual periods beginning on or after 1 July 2009.
The Directors have considered the above and are of the opinion that the above Standards and Interpretations are not expected to have an impact on the Company's financial statements except for the presentation of additional disclosures and changes to the presentation of components of the financial statements. These items will be applied in the first financial period for which they are required.
Close Assets Funds Limited (the "Company")
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
as at 30 September 2009 (continued)
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
(b) Taxation
The Company has been granted exemption under the Income Tax (Exempt Bodies) (Guernsey) Ordinance, 1989 from Guernsey Income Tax, and is charged an annual fee of £600.
(c) Expenses
All expenses are accounted for on an accruals basis.
(d) Debt issue costs
The debt issue costs incurred amounted to £300,760. Because the Zero Dividend Shares of Fund 2012 are redeemable on or around 22 November 2012, they are required to be classified as debt instruments under IAS 32. Consequently, issue costs are required to be amortised over the life of the instrument.
(e) Interest Income
Interest income is accounted for on an accruals basis.
(f) Cash and Cash equivalents
Cash at bank and short term deposits which are held to maturity are carried at cost. Cash and cash equivalents are defined as call deposits, short term deposits are highly liquid investments readily convertible to known amounts of cash and subject to insignificant risk of changes in value. For the purposes of the Statement of Cash Flow, cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and deposits at bank.
(g) Investments
All investments and derivative financial instruments have been designated as financial assets as at "fair value through profit or loss". Investments are initially recognised on the date of purchase at cost, being the fair value of the consideration given, excluding transaction costs associated with the investment. After initial recognition, investments are measured at fair value, with unrealised gains and losses on investments and impairment of investments recognised in the Statement of Operations.
Fair value is the amount for which the financial instruments could be exchanged, or a liability settled, between knowledgeable willing parties in an arms length transaction. Fair value also reflects the credit quality of the issuers of the financial instruments.
Close Assets Funds Limited (the "Company")
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
as at 30 September 2009 (continued)
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
(g) Investments (continued)
Valuations of the investments are based on valuations provided to the Company by Future Value Consultants Limited. These valuations are intended to be an indication of the fair value of those investments, including an issuer's credit risk, designed to reflect the best estimation of the price at which they could be sold, even though there is no guarantee that a willing buyer might be found if the Company chose to sell the relevant investment.
The indicative fair values of the investments are based on an approximation of the market level of the investments. As the investments are not traded in an active market, the indicative fair value is determined by using valuation techniques. Future Value Consultants Limited uses a variety of methods and makes assumptions that are based on market conditions existing at the balance sheet date.
Valuation techniques used may include the use of comparable recent arm's length transactions (where available), discounted cash flow analysis, option pricing models and other valuation techniques commonly used by market participants.
Models use observable data, to the extent practicable. However, areas such as credit risk, volatilities and correlations require Future Value Consultants Limited to make estimates. Changes in assumptions about these factors could affect the reported fair value of financial instruments.
Different assumptions regarding these factors, combined with different valuation techniques and models used, could lead to different valuations of the financial instruments produced by different parties. As at the net asset statement date, valuation data provided by J P Morgan Securities Limited was £3,033,283 higher than that provided by Future Value Consultants Limited.
Being cognisant of current market conditions, the Company believes that the valuations provided by Future Value Consultants Limited comply with the definition of fair value as defined by International Financing Reporting Standards and are more appropriate.
The investments will be derecognised on their redemption date. Gains and losses on the sale of investments will be taken to the Statement of Operations.
Close Assets Funds Limited (the "Company")
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
as at 30 September 2009 (continued)
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
(h) Put Option
The Put option was initially recognised at the fair value of the consideration received on the date of sale, and included within Payables falling due after more than one year. After initial recognition, the Put option is measured at fair value with unrealised gains and losses being recognised in the Statement of Operations. The Put option will be derecognised at maturity on 22 November 2012.
(i) Trade Date Accounting
All "regular way" purchases and sales of financial assets are recognised on the "trade date", i.e. the date that the entity commits to purchase or sell the asset. Regular way purchases or sales are purchases or sales of financial assets that require delivery of the asset within the time frame generally established by regulations or convention in the market place.
(j) Segmental Reporting
The directors are of the opinion that the Company is engaged in a single segment of business, being investment business in the United Kingdom.
2. OPERATING EXPENSES
|
|
|
TOTAL |
|
TOTAL |
|
|
|
1 Apr to |
|
1 Apr to |
|
|
|
30 Sep 2009 |
|
30 Sep 2008 |
|
|
|
GBP |
|
GBP |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortisation of debt issue costs |
|
25,109 |
|
25,109 |
|
Investment management fees (1) |
|
92,922 |
|
92,668 |
|
Administration fees |
|
12,283 |
|
12,250 |
|
Directors' remuneration |
|
10,500 |
|
10,500 |
|
Registration fees |
|
3,390 |
|
3,125 |
|
Annual fees |
|
12,782 |
|
4,768 |
|
Directors' and Officers' insurance |
|
5,400 |
|
5,400 |
|
Audit fees |
|
4,000 |
|
5,000 |
|
Printing and stationary |
|
2,189 |
|
3,384 |
|
Sundry costs |
|
2,456 |
|
1,507 |
|
Other operating expenses |
|
(11,560) |
|
30,799 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
159,471 |
|
194,510 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less: Bank interest income |
|
(577) |
|
(35,613) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
158,894 |
|
158,897 |
(1) The Manager is entitled to receive a fee from the Company at an annual rate of 0.35% of the Initial Gross Proceeds of Fund 2012.
Close Assets Funds Limited (the "Company")
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
as at 30 September 2009 (continued)
3. DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION
The prospectus for Close UK Index Growth Fund 2012 provided that each director would be paid a basic fee of £5,000 per annum and an additional fee of £3,000 per annum for the Close US Index Growth Fund 2007. Following the maturity of Close US Index Growth Fund 2007 the Board resolved that each director be paid an annual fee of £7,000 per annum, such rate to be effective 1 April 2007. In order that there be no risk that the interests of shareholders in Fund 2012 might be impacted by this increase in directors' fees, the Manager undertook to increase the amount of its contingent rebate by £6,000 per annum and by £36,000 in the last financial period preceding the Redemption Date.
4. EARNINGS PER SHARE
Earnings per Share is based on the net gain for the period attributable to shareholders of £15,458,289 (2008: £9,754,605 loss) and on 35,625,000 (2008: 35,625,000) shares, being the weighted average number of Shares in issue during the period. There are no dilutive instruments and therefore basic and diluted earnings per Share are identical.
5. INVESTMENTS
|
UNQUOTED FINANCIAL ASSETS |
|
TOTAL |
|
TOTAL |
|
DESIGNATED AS AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH |
|
30 Sept 2009 |
|
31 Mar 2009 |
|
PROFIT OR LOSS |
|
GBP |
|
GBP |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Opening portfolio cost |
|
52,953,000 |
|
52,953,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealised (depreciation) / appreciation on |
|
|
|
|
|
valuation brought forward |
|
(5,522,517) |
|
63,743 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealised appreciation / (depreciation) on |
|
|
|
|
|
valuation for the period |
|
5,997,581 |
|
(5,586,260) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealised appreciation / (depreciation) on |
|
|
|
|
|
valuation carried forward |
|
475,064 |
|
(5,522,517) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Closing valuation |
|
53,428,064 |
|
47,430,483 |
Valuations of investments are based on valuations provided by Future Value Consultants Limited (the "Calculation Agent"). The provided valuations are derived from proprietary models based upon well-recognised financial principles and reasonable estimates about relevant future market conditions.
To comply with the definition of fair value as defined by International Financial Reporting Standards, Future Value Consultants Limited was engaged to provide valuations of the Company's investments, taking account of the current counterparty credit risk of the issuers of the debt securities held by the Company. Details of the quantitative effect of using different valuation providers is given in note 1(g).
Close Assets Funds Limited (the "Company")
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
as at 30 September 2009 (continued)
5. INVESTMENTS (continued)
All debt securities held by the Company have been classified as Level 2 in accordance with the fair value hierarchy. There have been no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy during the period under review.
The Debt Securities in the Close UK Index Growth Fund 2012's portfolio are Sterling-denominated non-coupon and non-interest bearing medium term notes linked to the FTSE 100 Index. They carry a maximum redemption amount of 164 per cent of their principal amount which will be payable provided the FTSE 100 Index rises by 16 per cent or more between 22 November 2006 and November 2012 (the "Calculation Period"). For each percentage point rise in the FTSE 100 Index up to a maximum of 16% over the Calculation Period the maximum redemption amount will be increased by approximately four per cent, subject to a maximum increase of 64%. In the event that the FTSE 100 Index falls over the Calculation Period, the Debt Securities are designed to return 100% of their principal amount.
Valuation data provided by the Calculation Agent to the Company is provided for informational purposes only and does not represent an offer to buy or sell the debt securities by Future Value Consultants Limited or any other party. The valuations provided are an indication of market levels and do not imply that they can be sold at that valuation price. They are based on assumptions and data Future Value Consultants Limited considers in its judgement reasonable, but an alternative valuer might arrive at different valuations for the same investments.
6. RECEIVABLES
|
|
|
TOTAL |
|
TOTAL |
|
|
|
30 Sep 2009 |
|
31 Mar 2009 |
|
|
|
GBP |
|
GBP |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Prepaid expenditure |
|
8,457 |
|
8,175 |
|
Prepaid debt issue costs |
|
157,652 |
|
182,761 |
|
Sundry debtors |
|
3,940 |
|
3,939 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
170,049 |
|
194,875 |
7. PAYABLES (amounts falling due within one year)
|
|
|
TOTAL |
|
TOTAL |
|
|
|
30 Sep 2009 |
|
31 Mar 2009 |
|
|
|
GBP |
|
GBP |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accrued administration fees |
|
2,014 |
|
2,081 |
|
Accrued registration fees |
|
534 |
|
507 |
|
Accrued audit fees |
|
4,000 |
|
8,000 |
|
Other accrued expenses (1) |
|
226,531 |
|
244,511 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
233,079 |
|
255,099 |
Close Assets Funds Limited (the "Company")
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
as at 30 September 2009 (continued)
7. PAYABLES (amounts falling due within one year) (continued)
(1) Consisting of the currently estimated surplus cash remaining in the bank account established in respect of the ongoing, annual and redemption expenses of each Fund after payment of all such budgeted expenses to date, which will be payable to the Manager at the Redemption Date, as set out in the Prospectus of each Fund, together with other accrued expenses of an immaterial amount.
8. PAYABLES (amounts falling due after one year)
|
|
|
TOTAL |
|
TOTAL |
|
|
|
30 Sep 2009 |
|
31 Mar 2009 |
|
FINANCIAL LIABILITIES |
|
GBP |
|
GBP |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair value of the Put Option |
|
9,790,582 |
|
19,410,184 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9,790,582 |
|
19,410,184 |
The performance of the Put option is linked to the performance of the FTSE 100 Index. At an Index value of 6,160.30 or above at the close of business on 22 November 2012, or if the Index has never closed below 3,080.15 during the calculation period from 22 November 2006 to 22 November 2012 (the "Calculation Period"), the Put Option will be worth £Nil at maturity. If the Index has closed below 3,080.15 over the Calculation Period and the Index is still below 6,160.30 at 22 November 2012, the Put Option will be worth a percentage of the notional value, being £52,953,000, equivalent to the percentage fall in the level of the FTSE 100 Index over the Calculation Period.
The Put Option is not exercisable until the maturity date of 22 November 2012.
The Put Option has been classified as Level 2 in accordance with the fair value hierarchy. There have been no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy during the period under review.
The fair value of the Put option is based on the valuation provided by the Calculation Agent. There is no active market regarding the Put option.
J.P. Morgan Chase Bank N.A., in its capacity as the Put Option counterparty, has security over the financial assets held by the Company for payment of any monies owed upon maturity or termination of the Put Option contract.
The original proceeds from the sale of the Put Option were £4,209,763.50.
Close Assets Funds Limited (the "Company")
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
as at 30 September 2009 (continued)
9. SHARE CAPITAL
|
Authorised |
|
SHARES |
|
GBP |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unclassified shares of 0.01p each |
|
200,000,000 |
|
20,000 |
|
Management shares of £1 each |
|
100 |
|
100 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
20,100 |
|
Issued |
Management |
|
Nominal |
|
FUND |
|
|
|
|
Shares |
|
Shares |
|
2012 |
|
TOTAL |
|
Shares in issue |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
at 31 March 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
and 30 September 2009 |
2 |
|
39,375,000 |
|
35,625,000 |
|
75,000,002 |
|
Issued |
Management |
|
Nominal |
|
FUND |
|
|
|
|
Shares |
|
Shares |
|
2012 |
|
TOTAL |
|
|
GBP |
|
GBP |
|
GBP |
|
GBP |
|
Issued share capital as |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
at 31 March 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
and 30 September 2009 |
2 |
|
3,937 |
|
3,563 |
|
7,502 |
Zero Dividend Shares are redeemable on or around 22 November 2012. The Company is closed-ended and therefore shareholders have no right to request the Company to repurchase their Zero Dividend Shares or to redeem them prior to the redemption date. If the Company is wound up prior to the redemption date, shareholders will be entitled to the net asset value of the Zero Dividend Shares on the winding up date. No dividends will be paid on the Zero Dividend Shares.
Nominal shares are issued for administrative purposes and carry no rights as to dividends or voting.
Management shares are not redeemable, do not carry any right to dividends and in a winding up rank only for a return of the nominal amount paid up thereon after the return of capital on Zero Dividend Shares and Nominal Shares, together with any balance remaining in the Management Fund.
10. SHARE PREMIUM
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL |
|
|
|
|
|
GBP |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share premium as at 31 March 2009 and 30 September 2009 |
|
|
|
52,949,438 |
Close Assets Funds Limited (the "Company")
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
as at 30 September 2009 (continued)
11. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Company's main financial instruments comprise:
(a) Cash and cash equivalents that arise directly from the Company's operations;
(b) Sterling-denominated debt securities whose performance is based on the performance of the FTSE 100 Index; and
(c) The Company has also sold a Put Option, whose performance is based on the performance of the FTSE 100 Index. Details of the Put Option contract are shown in Note 8.
12. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
The main risks arising from the Company's financial instruments are market price risk, credit risk, liquidity risk and interest rate risk. The Board regularly review and agrees policies for managing each of these risks and these are summarised below:
(a) Market Price Risk
Market price risk arises mainly from uncertainty about future prices of financial instruments held. It represents the potential loss the Company might suffer through holding market positions in the face of price movements. The Manager actively monitors market prices and reports to the Board as to the appropriateness of the prices used for valuation purposes. A list of investments held by the Company is shown in the Schedule of Investments (unaudited) on pages 28 and 29.
Details of the Company's Investment Objective and Policy is shown on page 1 and 2.
Price sensitivity
The following details the Company's sensitivity to a 10% increase and decrease in the final market prices of its constituent financial assets and liabilities.
The final redemption value of the Shares is determined by reference to the performance of the FTSE 100 Index over the calculation period (the "Calculation Period") from 23 November 2006 (the "Start Date") to 22 November 2012 (the "End Date"). If at the End Date the Index stands below 6,160.30 (the "Start Value") but has not closed below 3,080.15 during the Calculation Period, the redemption entitlement will be equal to 148.64 pence per Share.
During the period from the Start Date to 30 September 2009 the Index had not closed below 3,080.15. On 30 September 2009, the Index closed at 5,133.90.
As the Index would need to decline by more than 40.00% from its level as at 30 September 2009 for the redemption entitlement due to be less than 148.64 pence per Share and further as the Index would need to rise by more than 19.99% as at the End Date for the redemption entitlement due to be more than 148.64 pence per Share, as at 30 September 2009 the Company had no material sensitivity to either a 10% increase or decrease in the level of the Index.
Close Assets Funds Limited (the "Company")
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
as at 30 September 2009 (continued)
12. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES (continued)
(b) Credit Risk
Credit risk is the risk that an issuer or counterparty will be unable or unwilling to meet a commitment that it has entered into with the Company. At the date of this report all issuers carried an investment grade credit rating. The Board monitors credit risk and will consider further action if the credit rating of an issuer falls below A- or A3 as ranked by Standard and Poor's and Moody's respectively. Credit risks are controlled in the Company because the MTN's have been purchased from several different issuers.
The following table details the aggregate investment grade of the debt instruments in the portfolio, as a percentage of the value of the Company's investments at 30 September 2009 (31 March 2009 for the comparative period) as rated by Moody's Investor Services Inc ("Moody's"):
|
Rating |
19 November 2009* |
|
30 Sep 2009 |
|
31 Mar 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Aaa |
0.00% |
|
0.00% |
|
0.00% |
|
Aa |
34.31% |
|
34.31% |
|
34.64% |
|
A |
65.69% |
|
65.69% |
|
65.36% |
*Based on the value of the Company's investments at 30 September 2009.
The credit risk on cash transactions and transactions involving derivative financial instruments is mitigated by transacting with counterparties that are regulated entities subject to prudential supervision, or with high credit ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies.
(c) Liquidity Risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that Company will encounter difficulty in realising assets or otherwise raising funds to meet financial commitments. The Company's main financial commitments are its ongoing operating expenses and any cash settlement due to the Put Option Counterparty on the maturity of the Put Option, scheduled to occur on 22 November 2012.
Upon the issue of the Shares in November 2006 the Company created a cash reserve (the "Expense Provision") in the amount of 2.1% of the amount raised by the issue of the Shares (the "Initial Gross Proceeds") plus £500,000, such amount being estimated in the opinion of the directors upon the advice of the Manager and the Administrator to be sufficient to meet the operating expenses reasonably expected to be incurred over the life of the Shares.
At each quarterly Board meeting and at the end of each financial period the directors review the Expense Provision against the expected future expenses (other than the Manager's fee) of the Company. To the extent that the directors consider that the Expense Provision is less than 150 per cent of the expected future expenses of the Company (other than the Manager's fee), the directors may, having first consulted
Close Assets Funds Limited (the "Company")
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
as at 30 September 2009 (continued)
12. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES (continued)
(c) Liquidity Risk (continued)
the Manager, at their discretion reduce the amount of investment management fees payable to the Manager (subject to a maximum reduction of 50 per cent) in order to re-establish the 150 per cent cover.
If at any time during the life of the Company, notwithstanding the arrangements summarised above, the Expense Provision is exhausted then, subject to the relevant excess expenses having been agreed by the Manager, the Manager will make good such shortfall from its own resources, subject to a maximum in each of the first five annual financial periods of 0.25 per cent of the Initial Gross Proceeds and in the last financial period preceding the Redemption Date, of a maximum amount of £100,000.
Should these expenses exceed this cap the return to Shareholders will be adversely impacted. The directors do not anticipate that the expenses will exceed the Expense Provision.
The Euro Medium Term Notes (the "Debt Securities") purchased by the Company mature on 22 November 2012 (the "Maturity Date") and are due to be redeemed at their notional face value plus four times the performance increase between 22 November 2006 and 22 November 2012 in the FTSE 100 Index, capped at an amount equal to 64% of the notional face value, so that the aggregate maturity proceeds are expected to be between £52,953,000 if the FTSE 100 Index closes on 22 November 2012 at or below its starting value on 22 November 2006 of 6,160.30 and a maximum of £86,842,920 if the FTSE 100 closes at or above 6,160.30 on 22 November 2012, all subject to counterparty default.
Provided that none of the issuers of the Debt Securities default on their obligation to pay the maturity proceeds on the Maturity Date, the minimum maturity proceeds of £52,953,000 due are intended to satisfy the maximum payment due to be made by the Company to the Put Option Counterparty on the maturity of the Put Option of £52,953,000.
The directors and the Manager monitor the credit ratings of all issuers of the Debt Securities. In the event of any downgrading in the long-term credit rating of any issuer below A- or A3, as determined by Standard & Poor's and/or Moody's Investor Services Inc. respectively, the Company may in its absolute discretion seek to sell the relevant Debt Securities to third party purchasers and to reinvest the proceeds in the purchase of Debt Securities of another issuer such that the new Debt Securities will replicate as closely as possible the terms and conditions of the original Debt Securities. If the purchase of such Debt Securities is not possible, the Directors may reinvest such proceeds as they see fit in investments which, in the opinion of the Directors, as nearly as is practicable, replicate the investment characteristics of the Debt Securities sold and so that the proceeds are invested, as nearly as is practicable in accordance with the Company's stated investment objective.
Close Assets Funds Limited (the "Company")
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
as at 30 September 2009 (continued)
12. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES (continued)
(c) Liquidity Risk (continued)
No assurance can be given that the Company will be able to sell the Debt Securities, for the reasons described above or on a winding-up of the Company, at a favourable price or at all. Even if the Company is able to sell such Debt Securities, the sale of the Debt Securities may result in a lower return than would have been the case if the long-term credit rating of the issuer of the relevant Debt Securities had not been downgraded and the original Debt Securities had been retained and were redeemed on the maturity date.
As at the accounting reference date and the date of this report, all issuers of the Debt Securities carried on investment grade credit rating.
(d) Interest Rate Risk
The Company holds cash on fixed deposit, the return on which is subject to fluctuations in market interest rates. All fixed deposits mature within three months.
The weighted average effective interest rate for cash and bank balances as at 30 September 2009 was 1.34% (Mar 2009: 4.02%).
None of the other assets or liabilities of the Company attract or incur interest.
Interest rate sensitivity
Interest rate risk arises from the possibility that changes in interest rates will affect future cash flows or the fair value of financial instruments. Except for cash set aside to meet expenses, the Company's assets and liabilities are expected to be held until the Redemption Date.
If interest rates had been 100 basis points higher and all other variables were held constant, the Company's net assets attributable to shareholders as at 30 September 2009 would have been £5,355 greater (2009: £12,270) due to an increase in the amount of interest receivable on the bank balances.
If interest rates had been 100 basis points lower and all other variables were held constant, the Company's net assets attributable for the period ended 30 September 2009 would have been £5,355 lower (2009: £12,270) due to a decrease in the amount of interest receivable on the bank balances.
The Company's sensitivity to interest rates is lower in 2009 than in March 2009 because of a decrease in the amount of cash held.
(e) Currency Risk
As both the Shares and the Debt Securities are Sterling denominated, shareholders investing for Sterling returns will not be exposed to direct currency risk. The value of the underlying securities comprising the FTSE 100 may be affected by changes in the economic, political or social environment in Europe, as well as globally, including changes in exchange rates.
Close Assets Funds Limited (the "Company")
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
as at 30 September 2009 (continued)
12. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES (continued)
(f) Capital management
The investment objective of the Company is to provide shareholders, on the Redemption Date, with a payment per Zero Dividend Share which will comprise a capital amount of 148.64p per Share and a growth amount per Share equal to four times any percentage increase in the value of the Index (the "End Value") as at 22 November 2012 (the "End Date") relative to its value (the "Start Value") as at 22 November 2006 (the "Start Date"), such amount being expressed in pence and rounded down to the next half pence, subject to a maximum increase of 64 per cent of the issue price of 148.64 pence per Share.
The Company has an unlimited life but the Zero Dividend Shares will be redeemed on or around 22 November 2012. Until then the Company has a fixed capital.
(g) Collateral
Under the terms of a Pledge Agreement dated 7 December 2006 entered into between the Company and the Put Option Counterparty, the Company has pledged the Debt Securities, and all rights, title and interest therein, and any and all proceeds resulting from the sale or repayment of the Debt Securities as security for the Company's contingent liability under the Put Option sold to the Put Option Counterparty, further details of which are shown at Note 8. The collateral is held by a custodian in a segregated account in Euroclear. Where there is an event of default in respect of the Company under the Put Option, the Put Option Counterparty will be entitled to enforce its security over the Debt Securities.
13. ULTIMATE CONTROLLING PARTY
In the opinion of the directors, the Company has no ultimate controlling party.
Close Assets Funds Limited (the "Company")
Schedule of Investments
as at 30 September 2009
|
CLOSE UK INDEX GROWTH FUND 2012 |
|
NOMINAL |
|
VALUATION |
|
TOTAL NET |
|
DEBT SECURITIES PORTFOLIO |
|
HOLDINGS |
|
GBP |
|
ASSETS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Abbey National Treasury Services Plc |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
EMTN 6 December 2012 |
|
8,800,000 |
|
9,146,049 |
|
20.49% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Britannia Building Society |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
EMTN 6 December 2012 |
|
8,800,000 |
|
8,414,518 |
|
18.85% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Caisse Centrale du Credit Immobilier de France |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
EMTN 6 December 2012 |
|
8,800,000 |
|
9,065,843 |
|
20.31% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Irish Life & Permanent Plc |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
EMTN 6 December 2012 |
|
8,800,000 |
|
8,855,845 |
|
19.84% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Royal Bank of Scotland Plc |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
EMTN 6 December 2012 |
|
8,953,000 |
|
9,180,044 |
|
20.56% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SNS Bank NV |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
EMTN 6 December 2012 |
|
8,800,000 |
|
8,765,765 |
|
19.63% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
53,428,064 |
|
119.67% |
The Company has also sold a Put Option, details of which are shown below:
|
|
|
NOMINAL |
|
VALUATION |
|
|
|
HOLDING |
|
GBP |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
JP Morgan Chase Bank FTSE 100 Index |
|
|
|
|
|
Option maturing 22 November 2012 |
|
52,953,000 |
|
(9,790,582) |
Close Assets Funds Limited (the "Company")
Schedule of Investments
as at 31 March 2009
|
CLOSE UK INDEX GROWTH FUND 2012 |
|
NOMINAL |
|
VALUATION |
|
TOTAL NET |
|
DEBT SECURITIES PORTFOLIO |
|
HOLDINGS |
|
GBP |
|
ASSETS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Abbey National Treasury Services Plc |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
EMTN 6 December 2012 |
|
8,800,000 |
|
8,273,989 |
|
28.35% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Britannia Building Society |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
EMTN 6 December 2012 |
|
8,800,000 |
|
7,483,099 |
|
25.64% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Caisse Centrale du Credit Immobilier de France |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
EMTN 6 December 2012 |
|
8,800,000 |
|
8,094,913 |
|
27.73% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Irish Life & Permanent Plc |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
EMTN 6 December 2012 |
|
8,800,000 |
|
7,691,997 |
|
26.35% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Royal Bank of Scotland Plc |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
EMTN 6 December 2012 |
|
8,953,000 |
|
8,157,935 |
|
27.95% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SNS Bank NV |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
EMTN 6 December 2012 |
|
8,800,000 |
|
7,728,550 |
|
26.48% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
47,430,483 |
|
162.50% |
The Company has also sold a Put option, details of which are shown below:
|
|
|
NOMINAL |
|
VALUATION |
|
|
|
HOLDING |
|
GBP |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
JP Morgan Chase Bank FTSE 100 Index |
|
|
|
|
|
Option maturing 22 November 2012 |
|
52,953,000 |
|
(19,410,184) |
Close Assets Funds Limited (the "Company")
SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION
The Company's Zero Dividend shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange. Mid-market closing prices are quoted daily in the Financial Times. Company announcements and daily market closing prices of the Company's Zero Dividend Shares are available on Reuters, Bloomberg and on-line on the web. The ISIN of the Company's Shares is GG00B1GJ9885 and the London Stock Exchange mnemonic is CSUZ.
Monthly factsheets are issued by the Manager and can be down-loaded from the Manager's website www.closeam.com
The Annual Financial Report for the year ended 31 March 2010 is intended to be made public and sent to Shareholders in June 2010 together with a Notice of Meeting convening a General Meeting of shareholders.
SHARE DEALING
Shares may be dealt in directly through a stockbroker or professional adviser acting on an investor's behalf. The buying and selling of shares may be settled through CREST.
SHAREHOLDER ENQUIRIES
The Company's Registrar is Anson Registrars Limited in Guernsey and they can be contacted on 01481 711301.
Close Assets Funds Limited (the "Company")
Registered in Guernsey No. 38853
DIRECTORS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS
|
Directors |
Richard de la Rue (Chairman) |
|
|
Jonathan Gumpel |
|
|
John Hunter |
|
Manager |
Close Investments Limited |
|
|
(Authorised and Regulated by the Financial |
|
|
Services Authority) |
|
|
10 Exchange Square |
|
|
Primrose Street |
|
|
London |
|
|
England EC2A 2BY |
|
Administrator and Secretary |
Anson Fund Managers Limited |
|
|
PO Box 405 |
|
|
Anson Place |
|
|
Mill Court |
|
|
La Charroterie |
|
|
St Peter Port |
|
|
Guernsey GY1 3GF |
|
Principal Bankers |
Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited |
|
|
Guernsey Branch |
|
|
Royal Bank Place |
|
|
1 Glategny Esplanade |
|
|
St Peter Port |
|
|
Guernsey GY1 4BQ |
|
Auditor |
Saffery Champness |
|
|
La Tonnelle House |
|
|
Les Banques |
|
|
St Sampson |
|
|
Guernsey GY1 3HS |
|
Registrar, Transfer Agent |
Anson Registrars Limited |
|
and Paying Agent |
PO Box 426 |
|
|
Anson Place |
|
|
Mill Court |
|
|
La Charrotterie |
|
|
St Peter Port |
|
|
Guernsey GY1 3WX |
|
UK Transfer Agent |
Anson Administration (UK) Limited |
|
|
3500 Parkway |
|
|
Whiteley, Fareham |
|
|
Hampshire |
|
|
England PO15 7AL |
|
Registered Office of the Company |
Anson Place |
|
|
Mill Court |
|
|
La Charrotterie |
|
|
St Peter Port |
|
|
Guernsey GY1 1EJ |
|
Corporate Broker |
Matrix Corporate Capital LLP |
|
|
One Vine Street, London |
|
|
England, W1J 1EJ |
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