Realisation of investment in DiGiCo Europe Limited

19 Dec 2011 09:54

Matrix Income & Growth VCT plc

19 December 2011

Realisation of investment in DiGiCo Europe Limited

The Board of Matrix Income & Growth VCT plc ("the Company") is pleased to announce the realisation of the majority of its investment in DiGiCo Europe Limited ("DiGiCo") through a sale to ISIS Equity Partners. This realisation has increased the total cash proceeds received by the Company over the life of the investment by £4.2 million to £5.9 million, representing a 3.0 times cash return on the Company's original investment of £1.9 million.

In addition, the Company retains a 4.65% equity stake and new loan stock in DiGiCo valued at £2.6 million at the date of completion of the transaction. The total return to date equates to approximately £8.5 million; a 4.36 times return on the Company's original cost. This transaction represents an uplift in NAV of approximately 7.04 pence per share from the last NAV the Company announced at 30 September 2011.

DiGiCo manufactures and distributes sound mixing consoles which are in demand at major corporate and sporting events worldwide. Its sustained strong profit growth since investment has been largely driven by product development and a series of successful launches.

For further information, please contact:

Robert Brittain, for Matrix Private Equity Partners LLP, Company Secretary 020 3206 7000.