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JP Morgan Fleming Mid Cap Inv PLC 05 September 2002 LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE ANNOUNCEMENT JPMorgan Fleming Mid Cap Investment Trust plc Unaudited figures for the year ended 30 June 2002 The Year Under Review Capital Performance In the year to 30th June 2002, the Company produced a total return on net assets of -15.7%. This compares with a total return over the same period of -9.4% for the Company's benchmark, the FTSE 250 Index (excluding investment trusts). This underperformance reflects the portfolio's exposure during the first half of the year to the Media, Transport and Electronic sectors and includes the adverse impact of our gearing in a falling market. Although our gearing has clearly been unhelpful over the last two years, we firmly believe that it will, over the long term, enhance investment returns and it remains one of the key advantages that an investment trust has over other collective investment vehicles. Share Price Performance The total return to shareholders for the year was -19.4%. The Company's share price was 326.50p on 30th June 2002, a decrease of 21.2% during the year. This was reflected in an increase in the discount to net asset value (NAV) to 8.9% at 30th June 2002, compared with its historical low of 4.4% at the previous year end. Revenue and Dividends Revenue after taxation for the year was £3,828,000 (2001: £2,921,000) and earnings per share advanced to 9.92p (2001: 7.57p). This increase of 31% reflects the higher yield achieved on the portfolio, which was largely as a result of the switch of emphasis during the year from growth to value stocks. The Board is recommending a final dividend of 7.00p to be paid on 5th November 2002 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 4th October 2002. Together with the interim dividend of 2.50p already paid, this will produce a total annual dividend of 9.50p, an increase of 35.7% on the previous year. This total dividend, fully covered by earnings, reflects the 'residual' dividend policy adopted by the Board. Outlook Your Board remains committed to the portfolio's emphasis on the FTSE 250 Index, which it believes will continue to outperform the large and small cap indices, despite the likely continuation of nervousness and volatility in the immediately foreseeable future. We believe that with the Investment Manager's portfolio strategy, which is research based and focused on risk-controlled stock selection, the Company is well positioned to take advantage of market opportunities as they arise. Investment Manager In July of this year, James Inglis Jones was appointed as manager of the Company's portfolio in place of Ross Hollyman. He was joined in the management by Jeremy Wells, who has over fourteen years' experience within the fund management industry, the last four within JPMorgan Fleming. Your Board believes that the management team's blend of continuity, knowledge and experience will serve the Company well in the future. Board Change I succeeded Sir Richard Storey as Chairman in April 2002 upon his retirement. Richard Storey made a significant contribution to the Company since he joined the Board in June 1989 and, on behalf of the Board, I wish him well in his retirement. We are in the process of appointing a further Director as a result. Annual General Meeting This year's Annual General Meeting will be held on 29th October 2002 at 12.00 p.m. at 10 Aldermanbury, London EC2V 7RF. As in previous years, in addition to the formal part of the meeting, there will be a presentation from the Investment Managers who will answer questions on the portfolio and performance. There will also be an opportunity to meet the Board, the Investment Managers and representatives of JPMorgan Fleming. I look forward to seeing as many of you as possible at this meeting. If you have any detailed or technical questions, it would be helpful if you could raise these in advance with the Company Secretary at Finsbury Dials, 20 Finsbury Street, London EC2Y 9AQ. Shareholders who are unable to attend the AGM are encouraged to use their proxy votes. Alan Schroeder Chairman 5th September 2002 JPMorgan Fleming Mid Cap Investment Trust plc Unaudited figures for the year ended 30 June 2002 Statement of Total Return (Unaudited) Year ended 30 June 2002 Year ended 30 June 2001 Revenue Capital Total Revenue Capital Total £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 Realised losses on investments - (14,620) (14,620) - (3,659) (3,659) Net change in unrealised appreciation - (11,682) (11,682) - (10,028) (10,028) Currency gains on cash & short-term - - - - 14 14 deposits Other capital items - (1) (1) - - - Income from investments 5,096 - 5,096 4,334 - 4,334 Other Income 262 - 262 187 - 187 _______ ________ _______ ______ _______ ________ Gross return 5,358 (26,303) (20,945) 4,521 (13,673) (9,152) Management fee (440) (1,026) (1,466) (511) (1,193) (1,704) Other administrative expenses (197) - (197) (180) - (180) Interest payable (840) (1,959) (2,799) (871) (2,033) (2,904) _______ _______ _______ ______ _______ _______ Return before taxation 3,881 (29,288) (25,407) 2,959 (16,899) (13,940) Taxation (53) 53 - (38) 38 - _______ _______ _______ ______ _______ _______ Return after taxation 3,828 (29,235) (25,407) 2,921 (16,861) (13,940) Dividends paid (964) - (964) (765) - (765) Dividends payable (2,700) - (2,700) (1,929) - (1,929) (3,664) - (3,664) (2,694) - (2,694) _______ _______ _______ ______ _______ _______ Return attributable to ordinary 164 (29,235) (29,071) 227 (16,861) (16,634) shareholders _______ _______ _______ ______ _______ _______ Return per ordinary share 9.92p (75.78)p (65.86)p 7.57p (43.70)p (36.13)p JPMorgan Fleming Mid Cap Investment Trust plc Unaudited figures for the year ended 30 June 2002 BALANCE SHEET 30 June 30 June 2002 2001 £'000 £'000 Investments at valuation 163,794 204,488 Net current assets/(liabilities) 5,319 (6,309) Long term loan (30,917) (30,912) _______ _______ Total net assets 138,196 167,267 ===== ===== Net asset value per share Ordinary shares 358.3p 433.6p CASH FLOW STATEMENT 2002 2001 £'000 £'000 Net cash inflow from operating activities 3,762 2,496 Net cash outflow from servicing of finance (2,806) (2,913) Total tax paid (50) - Net cash inflow/(outflow) from capital expenditure and financial investment 11,857 (1,933) Equity dividends paid (2,893) (2,488) Net cash (outflow)/inflow from financing (3,111) 2,123 _______ ______ Increase/(Decrease) in cash for the period 6,759 (2,715) ===== ==== The above financial information does not constitute statutory accounts as defined in Section 240 of the Companies Act 1985. The comparative financial information is based on the statutory accounts for the period ended 30 June 2001. These accounts, upon which the auditors issued an unqualified opinion, have been delivered to the Registrar of Companies. J.P. MORGAN FLEMING ASSET MANAGEMENT (UK) LIMITED 05 September 2002 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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