On 1 October 2015, Alliance Trust PLC announced a series of changes designed to enhance shareholder value. In advance of the end of the financial year on 31 December 2015, the Board is today providing an update to shareholders on the progress that has been made on implementing these changes.
Performance to 11 December 20151 | Net Asset Value Total Return | MSCI All Country World Index | Out/under performance |
6 Month | -4.6% | -6.6% | 2.0% |
YTD | 0.8% | -1.1% | 1.9% |
1 Year | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
Since Sept 2014 | 7.0% | 3.3% | 3.7% |
3 Years | 28.8% | 33.2% | -4.4% |
5 Years | 38.0% | 43.8% | -5.8% |
The progress made underlines the Board's commitment to the strategy and its continuing belief that Alliance Trust is now well placed for the future.
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Introduction of MSCI All Country World Index as formal benchmark |
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Improve investment performance and narrow the discount |
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Performance to 11 December 20151 | Total Shareholder Return | MSCI All Country World Index | Out performance | |||
6 Month | -2.4% | -6.6% | 4.2% | |||
YTD | 4.8% | -1.1% | 5.9% | |||
1 Year | 6.5% | 0.3% | 6.2% | |||
Since Sept 2014 | 11.5% | 3.3% | 8.2% | |||
3 Years | 38.9% | 33.2% | 5.7% | |||
5 Years | 50.6% | 43.8% | 6.8% | |||
Focus on global equities and disposal of non-core investments |
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Investment mandate to be awarded to Alliance Trust Investments at a rate of 35bps on average NAV Significant cost reduction programme delivering savings of £6m for 2016 |
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Target an Ongoing Charges Ratio of 45bps or less by the end of 2016 from 60bps in 2014 | |
Use share buybacks, as required, to narrow the discount into single figures |
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Continue to focus on delivery of progressive dividends All net income earned to be paid out as ordinary dividends |
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Board of Alliance Trust PLC to become fully independent, consisting solely of non- executive directors Create independent boards for Alliance Trust Investments (ATI) and Alliance Trust Savings (ATS) to increase focus and accountability |
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For more information, please contact:
T +44 (0)1382 321022
E investor@alliancetrust.co.uk
W www.alliancetrust.co.uk
Finsbury
T +44 (0)20 7251 3801
E alliancetrust@finsbury.com
W www.finsbury.com
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