RNS extract explaining fund split 19 Sep 2007 12:26
As a result of the foregoing, the Board is intending to implement, subject to
investor approval, a restructuring of the equity funds to create a "side pocket"
share class structure. The illiquid positions would be transferred into separate
portfolios to which newly issued side pocket shares will relate. Following the
restructuring, fund investors will hold two classes of shares in each of the
funds, the first tracking the funds' liquid portfolio and the other the illiquid
portfolio. The funds' liquid portfolios would continue to be traded in the
normal course using current NAV calculation methodology, whilst the illiquid
portfolio would be re-priced following extensive due diligence with the
assistance of independent outside advisors. The funds' illiquid portfolios would
be managed with a view to orderly realisation. As part of this proposed
restructuring, the equity funds would seek a 12 month lock-in from all
investors.