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GLOBAL MASTERS FUND LIMITED — Net Asset Value 2018
Sep 4, 2018
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5 September 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 August 2018
The unaudited NTA backing per share of the Company at 31 August 2018 was as follows:
| Beforeestimated tax onunrealised gains | Afterestimated tax onunrealised gains | |
|---|---|---|
| at31 August 2018 | 237.1 c | 208.4 c |
| at31 July2018 | 226.8 c | 201.5 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 increased compared to the previous month-end and the Australian Dollar weakened against the US Dollar. The market value of Athelney Trust plc shares increased on the London Stock Exchange compared to previous month-end and the Australian Dollar also weakened 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 an increase in NTA per share at 31 August 2018.
The summary of investments of the Company at 31 August 2018 were as follows:
| Name of Company | Percentage of Total Portfolio |
|---|---|
| Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE) (BRK) | 64.65 % |
| FlagshipInvestments Limited(ASX) (FSI) | 8.94 % |
| AthelneyUnit Trust PLC(LSE) (ATY) | 6.37 % |
| Other UK | 19.51 % |
| Cash | 0.53 % |
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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