16 Feb 2010 17:00

ORYX INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND LIMITED
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INTERIM MANAGEMENT STATEMENT FOR THE QUARTER ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2009
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Oryx International Growth Fund Limited ("Oryx" or the "Company"), is publishing this Interim Management Statement in accordance with DTR 4.3 of the FSA Handbook.
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This interim management statement has been produced solely to provide additional information to shareholders as a body to meet the relevant requirements of the UK Listing Authority's Disclosure and Transparency Rules. It should not be relied upon by any other party or for any other purpose.
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This interim management statement relates to the period from 1 October 2009 to 31 December 2009, and contains information that covers this period, and up to the date of publication of this interim management statement, unless otherwise specified.
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Manager's Review
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The market in smaller companies remains difficult but it is pleasing to report a further uplift in the net asset value over the period. A number of the investments are in discussions to be acquired and this could add further value to the portfolio over the next few months.
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Material Transactions
Since 1 October 2009 the Company purchased for cancellation a total of 300,000 ordinary shares at an average cost of £1.758 per share.
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Material Events
There were no material events during the quarter ended 31 December 2009.
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Report and Accounts
On 26 November 2009, the Company posted its Interim Report for the six months ended 30 September 2009, to Shareholders.
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Financial Highlights
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31 December 2009 |
30 June 2009 |
31 March 2009 |
31 December 2008 |
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NAV |
Ā£2.26 |
Ā£1.97 |
Ā£1.75 |
Ā£1.73 |
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Mid-market price |
185.0p |
155.0p |
100.0p |
118.5p |
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FTSE All-Share Index |
2760.8 |
Ā 2172.1 |
Ā 1984.2 |
Ā 2209.29 |
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Twenty Largest Equity Investments at 31 December 2009
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RPC Group Plc |
8.16 |
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Tenon Group Plc |
5.93 |
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Avanti Communications Plc |
5.72 |
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BBA Aviation Plc |
5.51 |
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Gleeson (M.J.) Group Plc |
5.34 |
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Castle Support Services Plc |
5.30 |
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Orthoproducts Ltd |
5.18 |
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AssetCo Plc |
5.09 |
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Augean Plc |
5.07 |
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Inspired Gaming Group Plc |
4.86 |
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Catalyst Media Group Plc |
4.47 |
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Bavaria Industriekapital AG |
4.15 |
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Bionostics Holdings Limited |
4.03 |
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Quarto Group Inc |
3.91 |
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Journey Group Plc |
3.89 |
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Chrysalis Group Plc |
3.21 |
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Nastor Inv Ltd |
2.88 |
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Green CO2 Plc |
2.54 |
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Pearl Group Ltd |
1.97 |
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Essenden Plc |
1.69 |
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% of total portfolio |
88.90 |
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The financial information for the quarter ended 31 December 2009 contained within this Interim Management Statement has not been audited.
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By order of the Board
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BNP Paribas Fund Services (Guernsey) Limited, for and on behalf of
Oryx International Growth Fund Limited
as Company Secretary
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