Interim Results

DUNEDIN INCOME GROWTH INVESTMENT TRUST PLC INTERIM RESULTS FOR THE 6 MONTHS ENDED 31 JULY 2004 The objective of Dunedin Income Growth Investment Trust is to achieve growth of income and capital from a portfolio invested in the United Kingdom. Highlights - Net Asset Value per share rose by 0.3%, compared to a 0.2% rise in the FTSE All-Share Index over the same period. - The interim dividend has been increased to 2.5p, in order to reduce the imbalance between interim and final dividends. The Board expects to declare a final dividend of 5p. For further information, please contact:- David Binnie / Stewart Methven Edinburgh Fund Managers plc 0131 313 1000 Chairman's Statement The half year to 31 July 2004 was a directionless period for the stock market with the FTSE All-Share Index rising by 0.2% in capital terms and generating a total return of 2.1%. Against this, DIGIT's net asset value rose by 0.3% during the period, from 200.0p to 200.6p, producing a total return (based on net asset value) of 2.9%. The share price fell by 3%, as the discount widened slightly. We are declaring an interim dividend of 2.50p (2.25p previous year) and expect to declare a final dividend of 5p. Economic and Market Background The period saw the UK stock market trade in a relatively narrow range. Equity investors were more confident at the start of our year, which, in April, pushed the market up to its highest level since mid 2002. Since then, however, rising interest rates and an unexpectedly high oil price have produced a more subdued tone. Bond prices have also tended to weaken, with the yield on 10 year gilts rising to 5%. The global economy continued to strengthen over the period, driven by a combination of historically low interest rates and increased levels of inventory building. It is this acceleration in economic growth, coupled with steep rises in such visible input costs as oil and steel, that has prompted monetary authorities to raise interest rates. Not only do higher commodity prices have a direct influence on inflation, but they also hurt corporate margins. With the notable exception of the oils, the major sectors of the equity market struggled to make headway, and this did not help sentiment. Indeed, it was an unusual mixture of defensive and cyclical sectors that performed well. Winners included utilities, tobacco, leisure and general retailers. On the other hand, many of the areas that had performed strongly in the preceding twelve months, including some of the more market sensitive areas such as speciality financials, media and technology, were generally weak. Share Buyback DIGIT, like many other investment trusts, saw its discount widen over the period. This provided us with the opportunity to enhance our net asset value by buying shares back in the market. In aggregate, we bought 1,600,000 shares at a discount (valuing our debentures at par) of 19.4%, thus adding 0.38p to our net asset value per share. We shall continue to use share buybacks to add value for shareholders. Outlook Rising commodity prices and a gradual tightening of monetary policy have inhibited equity markets in recent months. These and other concerns, such as terrorism, may continue to restrict the scope for short term progress. But the news is not all bad: an improving economy has boosted profits and benefited corporate balance sheets, thus enhancing dividend prospects. As ever, our emphasis is on the quality of DIGIT's holdings and their stock market valuations rather than on the possible short term fluctuations in their share prices. This longer term perspective allows us to view the future with confidence. Max Ward Chairman 9 September 2004 STATEMENT OF TOTAL RETURN 6 months ended 31 July 2004 Revenue Capital Total £000 £000 £000 Realised gains on investments - 3,835 3,835 Unrealised losses on investments - (3,543) (3,543) _______ _______ _______ TOTAL CAPITAL GAINS ON INVESTMENTS - 292 292 Income from investments 8,370 - 8,370 Interest receivable on short term 382 - 382 deposits Other income 1 - 1 Investment management fee (239) (559) (798) Administrative expenses (321) - (321) _______ _______ _______ NET RETURN BEFORE FINANCE 8,193 (267) 7,926 COSTS AND TAXATION Interest payable and similar charges (1,046) (2,442) (3,488) _______ _______ _______ RETURN ON ORDINARY 7,147 (2,709) 4,438 ACTIVITIES BEFORE TAXATION Taxation - - - _______ _______ _______ RETURN ATTRIBUTABLE TO EQUITY 7,147 (2,709) 4,438 SHAREHOLDERS Dividends in respect of equity (3,961) - (3,961) shares _______ _______ _______ 3,186 (2,709) 477 _______ _______ _______ RETURN PER ORDINARY SHARE 4.49p (1.70p) 2.79p _______ _______ _______ INTERIM DIVIDEND PER ORDINARY SHARE 2.50p _______ The revenue column of this statement represents the revenue account of the company. All revenue and capital items in the above statement derive from continuing operations. STATEMENT OF TOTAL RETURN 6 months ended 31 July 2003 Revenue Capital Total £000 £000 £000 Realised losses on investments - (2,747) (2,747) Unrealised gains on investments - 58,507 58,507 _______ _______ _______ TOTAL CAPITAL GAINS ON INVESTMENTS - 55,760 55,760 Income from investments 7,667 - 7,667 Interest receivable on short term 485 - 485 deposits Other income - - - Investment management fee (210) (490) (700) Administrative expenses (306) - (306) _______ _______ _______ NET RETURN BEFORE FINANCE 7,636 55,270 62,906 COSTS AND TAXATION Interest payable and similar charges (1,046) (2,442) (3,488) _______ _______ _______ RETURN ON ORDINARY 6,590 52,828 59,418 ACTIVITIES BEFORE TAXATION Taxation - - - _______ _______ _______ RETURN ATTRIBUTABLE TO EQUITY 6,590 52,828 59,418 SHAREHOLDERS Dividends in respect of equity (3,602) - (3,602) shares _______ _______ _______ 2,988 52,828 55,816 _______ _______ _______ RETURN PER ORDINARY SHARE 4.12p 32.99p 37.11p _______ _______ _______ INTERIM DIVIDEND PER ORDINARY SHARE 2.25p _______ The revenue column of this statement represents the revenue account of the company. All revenue and capital items in the above statement derive from continuing operations. STATEMENT OF TOTAL RETURN 12 months ended 31 January 2004 Revenue Capital Total £000 £000 £000 Realised losses on investments - (2,413) (2,413) Unrealised gains on investments - 79,939 79,939 _______ _______ _______ TOTAL CAPITAL GAINS ON INVESTMENTS - 77,526 77,526 Income from investments 13,810 - 13,810 Interest receivable on short term 941 - 941 deposits Other income - - - Investment management fee (441) (1,029) (1,470) Administrative expenses (584) - (584) _______ _______ _______ NET RETURN BEFORE FINANCE 13,726 76,497 90,223 COSTS AND TAXATION Interest payable and similar charges (2,093) (4,883) (6,976) _______ _______ _______ RETURN ON ORDINARY 11,633 71,614 83,247 ACTIVITIES BEFORE TAXATION Taxation - - - _______ _______ _______ RETURN ATTRIBUTABLE TO EQUITY 11,633 71,614 83,247 SHAREHOLDERS Dividends in respect of equity (11,602) - (11,602) shares _______ _______ _______ 31 71,614 71,645 _______ _______ _______ RETURN PER ORDINARY SHARE 7.27p 44.73p 52.00p _______ _______ _______ INTERIM DIVIDEND PER ORDINARY SHARE The revenue column of this statement represents the revenue account of the company. All revenue and capital items in the above statement derive from continuing operations. BALANCE SHEET At 31 July At 31 At 31 July January July 2004 2004 2003 £000 £000 £000 FIXED ASSETS Investments 371,002 372,618 347,959 _______ _______ _______ CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 2,056 2,107 5,010 UK Treasury Bills - - 1,986 AAA Money Market Funds 17,800 23,600 21,800 Cash and short term deposits 1,677 421 4,249 _______ _______ _______ 21,533 26,128 33,045 CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within (4,647) (8,686) (6,694) one year _______ _______ _______ NET CURRENT ASSETS 16,886 17,442 26,351 _______ _______ _______ TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 387,888 390,060 374,310 CREDITORS: Amounts falling due after more than one year (69,800) (69,793) (69,786) _______ _______ _______ 318,088 320,267 304,524 _______ _______ _______ CAPITAL AND RESERVES Called up share capital - equity 39,613 40,013 40,025 Other reserves 278,475 280,254 264,499 _______ _______ _______ TOTAL EQUITY SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS 318,088 320,267 304,524 _______ _______ _______ Net asset value per 25p ordinary 200.62p 199.97p 190.07p share _______ _______ _______ CASHFLOW STATEMENT 6 months 6 months 12 months ended ended ended 31 July 31 July 31 January 2004 2003 2004 £000 £000 £000 Revenue before finance costs and 8,193 7,636 13,726 taxation (Increase)/decrease in accrued income (413) (492) 40 Increase in other debtors (3) (6) (2) Increase/(decrease) in creditors 21 (8) 1 Expenses charged to capital (559) (490) (1,029) ________ _______ _______ Net cash inflow from operating 7,239 6,640 12,736 activities Net cash outflow from servicing of (3,481) (3,481) (6,962) finance Total tax paid - - - Net cash inflow from financial 2,356 4,386 1,442 investment Equity dividends paid (8,003) (7,685) (11,284) _______ _______ _______ Net cash outflow before financing (1,889) (140) (4,068) Management of liquid resources 5,800 (807) (621) Net cash outflow from financing (2,656) - (86) _______ _______ _______ Increase/(decrease) in cash 1,255 (947) (4,775) _______ _______ _______ Notes: 1. The directors have declared an interim dividend of 2.5p (2003 - 2.25p) per ordinary share for the year ending 31 January 2005. The interim dividend, payable on 24 September 2004, will be paid to shareholders on the register on 17 September 2004. The ex dividend date is 15 September 2004. 2. The accounts have been prepared under the same accounting policies used for the year ended 31 January 2004. 3. The financial information for the year ended 31 January 2004 has been extracted from the annual report and accounts of the company, which has been filed, with the Registrar of Companies and on which the auditors' report was unqualified. 4. The statement of total return (incorporating the revenue account), balance sheet and cashflow statement set out above do not represent full accounts in accordance with Section 240 of the Companies Act 1985. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice 'Financial Statements of Investment Trust Companies'. 5. The interim report will be posted to shareholders mid September 2004 and copies will be available at the registered office of the company, Donaldson House, 97 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 5HD. 6. The financial information set out above for the periods ended 31 July 2004 and 31 July 2003 is unaudited but has been reviewed by the auditors. Please note that past performance is not necessarily a guide to the future and that the value of investments and the income from them may fall as well as rise. Investors may not get back the amount they originally invested INDEPENDENT REVIEW REPORT BY KPMG AUDIT PLC To Dunedin Income Growth Investment Trust PLC Introduction We have been engaged by the company to review the financial information set out on pages 6 to 10 of the interim report and we have read the other information contained in the interim report and considered whether it contains any apparent misstatements or material inconsistencies with the financial information. This report is made solely to the company in accordance with the terms of our engagement to assist the company in meeting the requirements of the Listing Rules of the Financial Services Authority. Our review has been undertaken so that we might state to the company those matters we are required to state to it in this report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company for our review work, for this report, or for the conclusions we have reached. Directors' responsibilities The interim report, including the financial information contained therein, is the responsibility of, and has been approved by, the directors. The directors are responsible for preparing the interim report in accordance with the Listing Rules which require that the accounting policies and presentation applied to the interim figures should be consistent with those applied in preparing the preceding annual accounts except where they are to be changed in the next annual accounts in which case any changes, and the reasons for them, are to be disclosed. Review work performed We conducted our review in accordance with guidance contained in Bulletin 1999/4: Review of interim financial information issued by the Auditing Practices Board for use in the United Kingdom. A review consists principally of making enquiries of management and applying analytical procedures to the financial information and underlying financial data and, based thereon, assessing whether the accounting policies and presentation have been consistently applied unless otherwise disclosed. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit performed in accordance with Auditing Standards and therefore provides a lower level of assurance than an audit. Accordingly we do not express an audit opinion on the financial information. Review conclusion On the basis of our review we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the financial information as presented for the six months ended 31 July 2004. KPMG Audit Plc Chartered Accountants Edinburgh, 9 September 2004
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