Final Results

VietNam Holding Limited 14 September 2007 VietNam Holding Limited (a company incorporated with limited liabilities in the Cayman Islands) Audited Financial Statements 30 June 2007 Vietnam Holding Limited (the 'Company') is pleased to announce the final results for the year ended 30 June 2007. The full Report was approved by the Directors on 10 September 2007 and will be posted to shareholders shortly. The full report is also available from the offices of Vietnam Holdings Asset Management Limited at Gartenstrasse 19 8002 Zurich. Directors Report In our first full year of operation, both Vietnam Holding Limited ('VNH') and our Investment Manager, Vietnam Holding Asset Management ('VNHAM'), witnessed an unprecedented performance in the Vietnam securities markets. Total market capitalization climbed from USD2.8 billion at June 30, 2006 to USD16.94 billion at June 30, 2007. The country's real GDP for 2006 is estimated to have grown by 8.17%. VNH, and the entire investment community, celebrated a major historical milestone when Vietnam was admitted to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in January, 2007. Notwithstanding the rapidly ascending VN Indices and local OTC market valuations, VNHAM remained disciplined in its investment approach, building a diversified portfolio that is well positioned for long term capital growth. As of June 30, 2007 our investments in securities were USD70.35 million. Of the USD70.35 million in Securities, a total of USD55.85 million was held in equities. The remainder consisted of bonds. We also held USD5.24 million in reverse repurchase agreements. The equities portfolio was comprised of 24 companies in construction and materials, food and beverage, oil and gas, chemicals, industrial goods, services, utilities and other key sectors. VNHAM's focus on adding shareholder value to our existing and prospective portfolio companies has enabled VNH to obtain strategic stakes in Binh Minh Plastics and Vinacafe. After taking into account USD23.38 million in Net Investment Income, which was partially offset by operating expenses and performance fees, the net asset value of VNH increased to USD124.76 million at fiscal year-end 2007. Operating Expenses that primarily included contractual fees and expenses paid to our service providers and advisers totalled USD3.85 million representing an expense ratio of 3.1%. In addition a performance fee of USD 2.85 million will be paid to VNHAM. During the past year, the Investment Committee of the VNH Board of Directors met five times, either separately or with VNHAM, as appropriate, to review, discuss and approve investments in Binh Minh Plastics, PetroVietnam Insurance, Bao Viet Insurance, PetroVietnam Fertilizer, Ba Ria Power Plant, PetroVietnam Drilling, and others. Jointly with VNHAM, the Committee established liquidity management policies, investment approval and submission procedures and supporting methodologies. The VNH Audit Committee accomplished several key initiatives, including the selection of Ernst and Young to perform all VNH internal audit functions. The Committee also worked closely with VNHAM in establishing an overall business control framework as a basis for risk management and future internal audit testing. Based on the recommendations of the Audit Committee, the VNH Board approved a Financial Policies Procedures memorandum and the appointment of KPMG Luxemburg as our external auditors for fiscal year 2007. The VNH Board is also forming a Corporate Governance Committee which will be chaired by Professor Rolf Dubs. The Committee will focus on the governance of VNH and on our relationships with multiple constituents, including VNHAM and its affiliates, employees, directors, and shareholders. We continue to share best practices in corporate governance with our portfolio companies by offering workshops and technical assistance programs as mutually deemed appropriate. In these ways, corporate governance remains an integral part of our investment and operating strategies. As Vietnam continues to integrate with the international trade and investment communities, erratic capital market conditions worldwide may potentially affect the domestic investment environment as well. VNH and VNHAM, however, are committed to grow with Vietnam-based companies whose values are supported by underlying business potential, sound financial fundamentals, and corporate integrity. With these guidelines and the hard work of the VNHAM staff in Vietnam and Switzerland, we strive to continue the healthy growth of your investment. Sincerely, and on behalf of the entire VNH Board, Min Hwa Hu Kupfer Chairperson Investment Manager's Report Vietnam remains an attractive and growing investment market, offering substantial reward for the skilled investor. It is also proving to be a market that requires careful analysis, accurate value assessment and patience. Vietnam Holding is proud of its first year performance, our many organizational accomplishments, and the high-quality professionals who now comprise our excellent Vietnam Holding Asset Management team in Vietnam and Switzerland. We dedicated our initial fiscal year to establishing licensed offices in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and Zurich; to attracting and developing a quality team of employees, board members and advisors; and to the process of investing capital in securities with realistic valuations and excellent long term potential. The success we have had in each of these endeavors is due to the continued hard work of a talented group of professionals working together in pursuit of our common goals. We appreciate their efforts and dedication. The strength of the investment market in Vietnam is a reflection of the strength of the country. In 2006, the economy of Vietnam continued to grow and diversify. Real GDP increased by 8.2%, the highest rate of any country in Southeast Asia and one of the highest in the world. Even more impressive is the diversity of the growth, which gained strength in a wide range of manufacturing, agricultural, raw material, tourism, and service sectors. The country and its people are undergoing major transitions in the scope of industrialization, the pace of development, the skills and capacity of government, and in lifestyle. The quality of the growth continues to be very high. Unrest, political demonstrations and even religious tensions are distinctly absent. And everyone, it seems, is playing a part in the growth story. The streets of the cities are buzzing. The countryside continues to produce a bountiful harvest, but new factories now compete with rice fields for space and attention. A young and growing workforce already represents nearly 50% of the population. People are working harder and enjoying increasing benefits. Their goal is a better life for themselves and their families, and a better Vietnam. While signs of change are everywhere, they are perhaps nowhere as obvious as in the securities markets, and in the newly privatized companies that propel them. Market capitalization on Vietnam's two trading centers in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City has increased to nearly USD17 billion on June 30, 2007 from just USD2.8 billion only one year ago. The number of listed companies jumped from 44 to 196 in just the last two years, and many newly equitized companies are lining up to join them. The moving force behind this have been the newly equitized State Owned Enterprises (SOE's) that are the engines of change in Vietnam's emergence as a global player. These companies have also been the focus of our investment efforts, and the source of our investment success. After building our initial team, active investment efforts began in September 2007 with a net asset value of USD108 million, or USD1.93 per share. At the end of the fiscal year on June 30, 2007, these numbers had grown to USD124.7 million and USD2.22 respectively. The upward movement in these measures and of the market itself was not continuous. The market has demonstrated vulnerability and risk. It is also important to note that, in our view, it has grown on the basis of exuberant enthusiasm over the miracle of overvalue. The average price/ earnings (PE) ratio of the companies in the HCMC securities trading center was 31 at the end of June this year, having reached a high of 37 in February 2007. By comparison, the average PE for the companies comprising the MSCI (Morgan Stanley Capital International) Emerging Market Index was about 16 at mid-year 2007. Our task has been to identify and buy securities at prices with a promise of real value and long term return. This report provides details on the results of these efforts and the portfolio they have produced. It gives summary data on the overall portfolio and the specifics of our five largest investments. As we continue comprehensive efforts to build a high return, value based portfolio, we have moved forward in important ways with our commitments to corporate governance. In cooperation with the Vietnamese government's State Securities Commission, we have published a useful dual-language brochure titled, 'Building Good Corporate Governance Practice in Vietnam'. We have also planned a number of open presentations, to be called 'VNH Forum'. We launched the first VNH Forum at the end of August with an overview of the various key corporate governance disciplines. This Forum was conducted on the subject of Comprehensive Corporate Governance by global authority Professor Martin Hilb. It will be followed by quarterly events during which the different topics will be covered in greater depth. Another informational program for smaller audiences, to be called 'VNH Focus,' is scheduled to begin later this year. The important philanthropic work of the VNH Foundation is well underway. With initial funding from VNH founders and a large incentive fee contribution, the Foundation has already arranged over 35 corrective surgeries for children with birth defects and injuries in the central provinces, and built a new home and workplace for 25 handicapped children there. As we proceed with these efforts to improve the communities in which we work and invest, we direct our team of employees, management, board members and advisors to our principal goal. That continues to be the identification, analysis, and management of securities with long term value for all of our stakeholders. We do so in an uncertain market, rife with informed predictions of imminent correction. In view of the extensive and often unjustified market gains of the last 9 months, such a correction may be inevitable. While striving to best time our market entries, we will continue to build your portfolio on the basis of provable value and a long term perspective. Our thanks to all stakeholders, particularly to you, the Vietnam Holding shareholders. Your loyalty and your gain are our reward. Sincerely, Juerg Vontobel, Chairman Balance Sheet as at June 30, 2007 01.07.06 15.06.06 to 30.06.07 to 30.06.06 Note USD USD Assets Cash and cash equivalents 2 51,396,716 108,099,247 Receivables from reverse repurchase agreements 2 5,242,209 - Investments in securities at fair value 2 70,353,957 - Accrued interest on bonds and dividends receivable 414,973 - Accrued Interest on deposits 167,517 - Amounts due from brokers 299,766 - Prepaid expenses - 277,237 Total assets 127,875,138 108,376,484 Liabilities Accrued expenses 3,118,811 303,394 Total liabilities 3,118,811 303,394 Net assets attributable to holders of redeemable shares 124,756,327 108,073,090 The financial statements were approved by the Directors on September 10th, 2007 and were signed on its behalf by: Min-Hwa Hu Kupfer Nguyen Quoc Khanh Chairperson of the Board Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee The notes at the end of this release form an integral part of these financial statements. Income Statement for the year ended June 30, 2007 For the period from 01.07.06 15.06.06 to 30.06.07 to 30.06.06 Notes USD USD Income Interest income 5 5,135,846 358,563 Dividend income 262,274 - Realised gain on investments 4,862,383 - Net foreign exchange loss 2 -48,739 - Movement in unrealised gain on investments 2 13,167,622 - Net investment income 23,379,386 358,563 Expenses Investment Management fee 6 2,318,008 89,917 Performance fee 6 2,849,276 - Advisory fees 122,603 3,854 Formation Expenses - 4,627,542 Administration and accounting fees 8 117,022 5,328 Custodian fee 7 303,935 13,852 Director fees and expenses 6 357,052 42,667 Brokerage fees 40,969 2,313 Audit fees 60,106 - Insurance and registar fees 137,269 - Transfer agent fees 19,269 - Administration expenses 151,865 - Risk management expenses 218,775 - Operating expenses before finance costs 6,696,149 4,785,473 Change in net assets attributable to holders 16,683,237 -4,426,910 of redeemable shares The notes at the end of this release form an integral part of these financial statements. Statement of changes in net assets attributable to holders of redeemable shares for the year ended June 30, 2007 For the period 01.07.06 from 15.06.06 to 30.06.07 to 30.06.06 Notes USD USD Net assets at the beginning of the year 108,073,090 - Change in net assets attributable to holders of redeemable shares as a result of operations 16,683,237 -4,426,910 Issue of redeemable shares during the year/ period 4 - 112,500,000 Net assets at the end of the year/period 124,756,327 108,073,090 The net asset per share was as per June 30, 2007 USD 2.218 (June 30, 2006 USD 1.921) The notes at the end of this release form an integral part of these financial statements. Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended June 30, 2007 For the period 01.07.06 from 15.06.06 to 30.06.07 to 30.06.06 USD USD OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Interest received 4,353,247 358,563 Dividend received 256,001 - Operating expenses paid -3,603,494 -4,759,316 Payment from reverse repurchase agreements -6,067,692 Receipt from reverse repurchase agreements 1,002,814 Net foreign exchange loss on operating activities -48,739 - Cash flows from operating activities -4,107,863 -4,400,753 INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchase of investments -76,362,538 - Proceeds from sale of investments 23,767,871 - Cash flows from investing activities -52,594,667 - FINANCING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from issuance of redeemable shares - 112,500,000 Cash flow from financing activities - 112,500,000 Net decrease/increase in cash and cash equivalents -56,702,531 108,099,247 Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year/period 108,099,247 - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year/ period 51,396,716 108,099,247 The notes at the end of this release form an integral part of these financial statements. Notes to the Financial Statements 1 THE COMPANY VietNam Holding Limited (the Company) is a closed-end investment holding company incorporated on April 20, 2006 as an exempt company under the Companies Law in the Cayman Islands and commenced its operations on June 15, to invest principally in securities of former SOEs in Vietnam, prior to, at or after the time such securities become listed on the Vietnam Stock Exchange, including the initial privatisation of the SOEs. The Company may also invest in the securities of private companies in Vietnam, whether Vietnamese or foreign owned, and the securities of foreign companies if a significant portion of their assets are held or operations are in Vietnam. The investment objective of the Company is to achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing in a diversified portfolio of companies that have high growth potential at an attractive valuation. Vietnam Holding Asset Management Limited (VNHAM) has been appointed as the Company's Investment Manager and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Company's investment portfolio in accordance with the Company's investment policies, objectives and restrictions. quondam vietnam partners Ltd. has been appointed as VNHAM's Investment Advisor and is responsible for providing strategic advice to VNHAM on a non-exclusive basis. Credit Suisse (Luxembourg) has been appointed to act as custodian of the Company's assets (as can be legally held outside of Vietnam). Vietnamese law requires that the Company's shares in listed companies must be held by a custodian registered as such in Vietnam and these assets will therefore be held by the Vietnam sub-custodian. HSBC (Vietnam) has been appointed to act as sub-custodian. Credit Suisse Asset Management Fund Service (Luxembourg) SA has been appointed to act as the administrator of the Company and to provide a range of administrative services to the Company (including the calculation of the Net Asset Value). The registered office of the Company is Card Corporate Service Ltd, Zephyr House, Mary Street 122, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. The financial statements were authorised for issue by the directors on September 10, 2007. 2 PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES (a) Statement of compliance The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and interpretations adopted by the International Accounting Standard Board. (b) Basis of preparation The financial statements are presented in USD and rounded to the nearest USD. They are prepared on a fair value basis for financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss or stated at amortised cost. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of policies and the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expense. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis of making the judgements about carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from the estimates. The estimated and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods. (c) Foreign currency translation Transactions in foreign currencies other than the functional currency are translated at the rate ruling on the dates of the transactions. Monetary assets and liabilities, denominated in foreign currencies are re-translated to USD at the rates ruling on the year-end date. Foreign currency exchange differences arising on translation and realised gains and losses on disposals or settlements of monetary assets and liabilities are included in the income statement. Foreign currency exchange differences relating to financial instruments held-for-trading are included in the realised and unrealised gains and losses on those investments. All other foreign currency exchange differences relating to other monetary items, including cash and cash equivalents, are included in net foreign exchange gain and losses in the income statement. (d) Financial instruments (i) Classification The Company designated all its investments into the financial assets at fair value through profit and loss category. The category of financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value through profit and loss comprises: Financial instruments held-for-trading. These include futures, forward contracts, options, interest rate swaps and liabilities from short sales of financial instruments. All derivatives in a net receivable position (positive fair value), as well as options purchased, are reported as financial assets held-for-trading. All derivatives in a net payable position (negative fair value), as well as options written, are reported as financial liabilities held-for-trading. Financial instruments designated at fair value through profit and loss upon initial recognition. These include financial assets that are not held for trading purposes and which may be sold. These are investments in exchange-traded debt and equity instruments, unlisted off-shore open-ended investments funds, unlisted equity instruments and commercial paper. Financial assets that are classified as loans and receivables include balances due from brokers, receivables from reverse repurchase agreements and accounts receivable. Financial liabilities that are not at fair value through profit and loss include balances due to brokers, payables under repurchase agreements, accounts payable and financial liabilities arising on redeemable shares. (ii) Recognition The Company recognises financial assets held for trading on the trade date, being the date they commit to purchase the instruments. From this date, any gains and losses arising from changes in fair value of the assets or liabilities are recorded. Financial liabilities are not recognised unless one of the parties has performed or the contract is a derivative contract not exempted from the scope of IAS 39. (iii) Derecognition A financial asset is derecognised when the Company no longer has control over the contractual rights that comprise that asset. This occurs when the rights are realised, expire or are surrendered. Assets held-for-trading that are sold are derecognised, and corresponding receivables from the buyer for the payment are recognised on the trade date, being the date the Company commits to sell the assets. A financial liability is derecognised when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged, cancelled or expired. The weighted average method is used to determine realised gains and losses on derecognition. (iv) Measurement The financial statements are prepared on a fair value basis for derivative financial instruments, financial assets and liabilities held for trading, except those for which a reliable measure of fair value is not available. Other financial assets and liabilities and non-financial assets and liabilities are stated at amortised cost. Valuation Marketable securities are carried at fair value. The fair value of the securities is based on their quoted price at the balance sheet date without any deduction for transactions costs. If quoted market prices are unavailable or do not, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, represent probable realisable values, or if the securities are not listed, the value of the relevant securities is ascertained by the Board Directors in good faith using valuation methods which they consider fair in the circumstances including quotes received from brokers and other third party sources where possible. Any increase or decreases in carrying values are recognized in the statement of operations as an unrealised gain or loss. (v) Gains and losses on subsequent measurement Gains and losses arising from a change in the fair value of financial instruments are recognised in the income statement. (vi) Specific instruments Cash and cash equivalents Cash comprises current deposits with banks, fixed deposits, margin accounts and bank overdrafts. Cash equivalents are short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash, are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value, and are held for the purpose of meeting short-term cash commitments rather than for investment or other purposes. Reverse repurchase transactions Securities purchased under agreements to resell (reverse repurchase agreements) are reported as receivables and are carried in the balance sheet at amortised cost. Interest earned on reverse repurchase agreements and interest incurred on repurchase agreements is recognised as interest income or interest expense, over the life of each agreement using the effective interest method. Forward foreign exchange contracts Forward foreign exchange contracts are stated at market value, with the resulting net realised and unrealised gains and losses reflected in the income statement. (e) Interest income and expense Interest income and expense is recognised in the income statement on an accruals basis. Interest income includes the amortisation of any discount or premium on zero coupon bonds, which is taken to income on the basis of yield to redemption, from the date of purchase. (f) Miscellaneous income Miscellaneous income is recognised in the income statement on an accruals basis. (g) Formation expenses Costs and expenses attributable to the establishment of the Company have been written off in full. (h) Offsetting Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount is reported in the balance sheet when the Company has a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and the transactions are intended to be settled on a net basis or simultaneously, e.g. through a market clearing mechanism. (i) Amounts due to/from brokers Amounts due to/from brokers represent security purchases and sales transactions which are contracted for but not yet delivered at the period end. (j) Taxation Under the current system of taxation in Cayman Islands, the Company is exempt from paying taxes on income, profits or capital gain. Accordingly, no provision for income taxes is made in these financial statements. 3 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND ASSOCIATED RISKS Financial assets of the Company include investments, receivables from reverse repurchase agreements, cash at banks and with brokers and debtors, prepaid expenses and accrued income. Financial liabilities include bank loans and overdrafts, creditors and accrued charges. Accounting policies for financial assets and liabilities are set out in note 2. The Company's investment activities expose it to various types of risk that are associated with the financial instruments and the markets in which it invests. The most important types of financial risk to which the Company is exposed are market risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. Asset allocation is determined by the Company's Investment Manager who manages the distribution of the assets to achieve the investment objectives. Divergence from target asset allocations and the composition of the portfolio is monitored by the Investment Manager. Market risk Market risk is the risk that the value of a financial asset will fluctuate as a result of changes in market prices, whether or not those changes are caused by factors specific to the individual asset or factors affecting all assets in the market. The Company will be exposed to market risk on all of its investments, but in the case of its investments in Listed Companies, such market risk relates to the Vietnamese market, which is at or near an all-time high, and other exchanges, if any, where the Company's investments are to be listed. Furthermore, there is no certainty that the market price of the Ordinary Shares will fully reflect their underlying net asset value. Shares of closed-end investment companies frequently trade at a discount to net asset value. This characteristic of shares of a closed-end investment company is a risk separate and distinct from the risk that the Net Asset Value may decrease. The overall market positions are monitored on a regular basis by the investment manager and the Board of Directors. The Company's investments in securities are exposed to market risk and are disclosed by the following generic investments type as follows: 2007 2006 Description Fair value in % of net Fair value in % of net USD assets USD assets Bonds and similar 14,502,837 11.62% 0 0.00% investments Shares and similar 55,851,120 44.77% 0 0.00% investments 70,353,957 56.39% 0.00% - Currency risk The Company may invest in financial instruments and enter into transactions denominated in currencies other than its functional currency. Consequently, the Company is exposed to risks that the exchange rate of its currency relative to other currencies may change in a manner that has an adverse effect on the value of that portion of the Company's assets or liabilities denominated in currencies other than USD. The Company may, however, enter into arrangements to hedge currency risks if such arrangements become desirable and practicable in the future in the interest of efficient portfolio management. Assets Fair Assets Fair value value 2007 2006 Currency USD USD Vietnamese Dong 66,180,173 0 Credit Risk Credit risk is the risk that a counterparty to a financial instrument will fail to discharge an obligation or commitment that it has entered into with the Company. At June 30, 2007, the following financial assets were exposed to credit risk: investments in debt instruments and receivables from reverse repurchase agreements. Total carrying amount of financial assets exposed to credit risk amounted to USD 20,153,747 (30.06.06: USD 0). Credit risk arising on transactions with brokers relates to transactions awaiting settlement and cash collateral provided against open contracts. Risk relating to unsettled transactions is considered small due to the short settlement period involved. Liquidity risk The Company, a closed-end investment company, will invest in Companies through listings on the Vietnam Stock Exchange or on other stock exchanges. However, few companies have listed shares on the Vietnam Stock Exchange and there is no guarantee that the Vietnam Stock Exchange will provide liquidity for the Company's investments in Unlisted Companies. The Company may have to resell its investments in privately negotiated transactions. The Company's shares are listed on AIM, a market designed primarily for emerging or smaller companies to which a higher investment risk tends to be attached than to larger or more established companies. An investment in shares quoted on AIM may carry a higher risk than an investment in shares quoted on the Official List of the United Kingdom Listing Authority. AIM has been in existence since June 1995 but its future success, and any liquidity in the market for the Company's securities, cannot be guaranteed. An investment in Ordinary Shares may be difficult to realise. Interest rate risk The Company will be exposed to interest rate risk, due to investment in fixed interest rate bonds. The prices of these securities are sensitive to interest rate fluctuations, and unexpected fluctuations in interest rates could cause the valuations of the fixed interest rate bonds to move in a direction which was not anticipated. 4 SHARE CAPITAL The Ordinary Shares have been created pursuant to the Companies Law in the Cayman Islands. The Company was incorporated with an authorised share capital of $100,000,000 divided into 100,000,000 Ordinary Shares of $1.00 each. The one Ordinary Share in issue was transferred to the Investment Manager on 28 April 2006 and purchased by the Company on June 15, 2006 for $1.00 and was immediately cancelled. On 6 June 2006, the Board resolved that up to 56,250,000 Ordinary Shares would be allotted at a placing price of $2.00 per Ordinary Share at, but conditional upon, Admission. The Ordinary Shares' ISIN number is KYG9361X1043. Issued and fully paid 30.06.07 30.06.06 Balance at the beginning of the year 112,500,000 - Issue of redeemable shares during the year - 112,500,000 Redemption of redeemable shares during the year - - Balance at the end of the year - 112,500,000 Redeemable shares The Company's general intention is to reinvest the capital received on the sale of investments. However, the Board may from time to time and in its discretion, either use the proceeds of sales of investments to meet the Company's expenses or distribute them to Shareholders. Alternatively, the Board may offer to redeem Ordinary Shares with such proceeds for Shareholders pro rata to their shareholding upon not less than 30 calendar days' notice to Shareholders (subject always to applicable law) or purchase Ordinary Shares pursuant to a tender offer to repurchase Ordinary Shares at a price not exceeding the last published Net Asset Value per Share. 5 INTEREST INCOME 30.06.07 30.06.06 USD USD Interest Income arises from: 3,864,248 358,563 Cash and cash equivalent Investment in other debt securities and receivable from reverse repurchase agreement 1,271,598 - Total 5,135,846 358,563 6 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Investment Management fees The Manager is entitled to an investment management fee of 2% per annum on the monthly net assets under management. The fee is payable monthly and in advance and is calculated by reference to the NAV at the end of the preceding month. The Company will pay to the Investment Manager a performance bonus each year at the rate of 20% of the annual increase in Net Asset Value over the higher of an annualised hurdle rate of 5% and a 'high water mark' requirement. At June 30, 2007, total fees owed to the Investment Manager were USD 2,318,008 (30.06.06: USD 89,917) as management fee and USD 2,849,276 (30.06.06: USD 0) as performance fee of which USD 2,742,594 are included in accrued expenses. At June 30, 2006, an amount of USD 180,400 was included in prepaid expenses. Directors' fees and expenses The Board will determine the fees payable to each Director, subject to a maximum aggregate amount of $350,000 per annum being paid to the Board as a whole. The Company will also pay reasonable expenses incurred by the Directors in the conduct of the Company's business including travel and other expenses. The Company will pay for directors and officers liability insurance coverage. The charges for the year for the Directors fees were USD 254,333 (30.06.06: USD 42,667) and expenses were USD 102,719 (30.06.06: USD 0). 7 CUSTODIAN FEES The custodian will receive a fee of 0.26% per annum of the value of the assets held by it. The custodian will also charge fees for transactions and is entitled to charge out-of-pocket and any third party expenses. The charges for the year for the Custodian fees were USD 303,935 (30.06.06: USD 13,852) of which USD 81,475 (30.06.06: USD 13,852) are included in accrued expenses. 8 ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTING FEES The Administrator will receive a fee of 0.1% per annum calculated on the basis of the net assets of the Company during the last half year, with the fee payable at the end of each half year, subject to an annual minimum amount of 100.000 USD per annum. The charges for the year for the Administration and Accounting fees were USD 117,022 (30.06.06: USD 5,327) of which USD 62,241 (30.06.06: USD 5,327) are included in accrued expenses. 9 CONTROLLING PARTY The Directors are not aware of any ultimate controlling party as at 30 June 2007 and 30 June 2006. 10 FAIR VALUE INFORMATION For certain of the Company's financial instruments not carried at fair value, such as cash and cash equivalents, debtors, prepaid expenses and accrued income and creditors and accrued charges, the carrying amounts approximate fair value due to the immediate or short term nature of these financial instruments. Other financial instruments are measured at fair value on the statement of the net assets attributable to holders of redeemable shares. Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on market conditions and information about the financial instrument. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgement and therefore, cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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