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GLOBAL MASTERS FUND LIMITED — Net Asset Value 2020
Mar 5, 2020
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6 March 2020
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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 29 February 2020
The unaudited NTA backing per share of the Company at 29 February 2020 was as follows:
| Beforeestimated tax onunrealisedgains | Afterestimated tax onunrealisedgains | |
|---|---|---|
| at 29 February2020 | 256.8 c | 220.8 c |
| at 31 January2020 | 274.1 c | 233.7 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. During February 2020, all markets were adversely affected when the outbreak of the Coronavirus was reported and spread globally rapidly.
The market value (in US Dollars) of Berkshire Hathaway shares on the New York Stock Exchange decreased compared to the previous month-end. In addition, the Australian Dollar was weaker against the US dollar at monthend. The market value of the UK Portfolio decreased in value over the month and the value of the Australian dollar increased marginally against the GBP. The share price of Athelney Trust plc listed on LSE decreased in value. Flagship Investments Ltd (FSI) listed on the ASX, decreased in value during February 2020. The unit price of BCI Worldwide Fund decreased marginally at month end. The overall effect of the above was a decrease in the Net Tangible Asset Backing per share of Global Masters Fund Limited at 29 February 2020.
The summary of investments of the Company at 29 February 2020 were as follows:
| Name of Company | Percentage of Total Portfolio |
|---|---|
| Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE) (BRK) | 63.88 % |
| FlagshipInvestments Limited(ASX) (FSI) | 8.34 % |
| BIP BCI Worldwide Flexible Fund Class B | 5.33 % |
| AthelneyUnit Trust PLC(LSE) (ATY) | 2.85 % |
| Other UK | 19.14 % |
| Cash | 0.46 % |
For further information please call the Company Secretary on 1800 352 474.
Yours faithfully,
GLOBAL MASTERS FUND LIMITED
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Authorised by
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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