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GLOBAL MASTERS FUND LIMITED Net Asset Value 2018

Nov 4, 2018

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05 November 2018

Company Announcements Office ASX Ltd, Exchange Centre Level 6, 20 Bridge Street SYDNEY NSW 2000

Dear Sir

Net Tangible Asset (NTA) backing per share at 31 October 2018

The unaudited NTA backing per share of the Company at 31 October 2018 was as follows:

Before After
estimated tax on estimated tax on
unrealisedgains unrealisedgains
at 31 October 2018 233.8 c 206.0 c
at 30 September 2018 242.6 c 212.4 c

The NTA figures shown above are before and after the provision for deferred tax on the unrealised gains in the Company’s investment portfolio. The Company is a long-term equity investor and does not intend to dispose of its total portfolio.

The market value (in US Dollars) of Berkshire Hathaway shares on the New York Stock Exchange decreased compared to the previous month-end. The Australian Dollar weakened against the US Dollar. The market value of Athelney Trust plc shares decreased on the London Stock Exchange compared to previous month-end and the Australian Dollar weakened slightly against the GBP. The other UK investments on the London Stock Exchange decreased in value compared to the previous month-end. The market value of Flagship Investments Limited shares listed on ASX ended lower than the previous month. The overall result for the Company was a decrease in NTA per share at 31 October 2018.

The summary of investments of the Company at 31 October 2018 were as follows:

Name of Company Percentage of Total Portfolio
Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE) (BRK) 65.03 %
FlagshipInvestments Limited(ASX) (FSI) 9.11 %
AthelneyUnit Trust PLC(LSE) (ATY) 5.45 %
Other UK 14.03 %
Cash 6.38 %

For further information please call the Company Secretary on 1800 352 474.

Yours faithfully,

GLOBAL MASTERS FUND LIMITED

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Brian Jones

Company Secretary

Global Masters Fund Limited ABN 84 109 047 618 Tel: +61 1800 352 474 Fax: +61 7 5574 1457 Email: [email protected] www.globalmastersfund.com.au

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