8th Jun 2010 15:13
Matrix Income & Growth 4 VCT plc (the Company) INTERIM MANAGEMENT STATEMENT For the quarter ended 30 April 2010
In accordance with Rule 4.3 of the Disclosure and Transparency Rules of the UK Listing Authority, Matrix Income & Growth 4 VCT plc presents an Interim Management Statement for the quarter ended 30 April 2010. The statement also includes relevant financial information between the end of the period and the date of this statement.
NET ASSET VALUE AND TOTAL RETURN PER SHARE
30 April 2010 31 January 2010 Net assets attributable to shareholders £22,986,097 £21,222,542 Shares in issue 21,235,608 19,957,572 Net asset value per Ordinary Share 108.24p 106.34p Cumulative dividends paid per Ordinary Share 15.70p 15.70p
Total return per share (net asset value basis) 123.94p 122.00p since inception
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & DIVIDENDS
All resolutions were duly passed at the Company's Annual General Meeting on 27 May 2010.
Shareholders approved a final dividend of 2 pence per share payable on 9 June 2010 to Shareholders on the register on 14 May 2010. This will bring cumulative dividends paid to 17.70 pence per share.
Shareholders approved the introduction of a dividend investment scheme which will be applicable for the forthcoming final dividend and future dividend payments.
NEW INVESTMENTS
During the quarter the Company completed a small follow-on investment in sparesFinder Limited of £854.
DIVESTMENTS
The Company successfully realised its investment in Stortext FM Limited in February, for total proceeds of £488,000 plus loan notes in the acquirer, Box-It Storage Group Limited, with a nominal value of £25,759.
TOP-UP OFFER
During the quarter the Top-Up Offer launched in January 2010 closed on 3 April, having raised £1.64 million before expenses. 1,483,901 Ordinary Shares were allotted at a price of 112.4 pence per share.
SHARE BUY-BACKS
The Company bought back 205,865 of its own Ordinary Shares at a price of 89.3565 pence per share during the period.
For further information, please contact:Ross Lacey, for Matrix-Securities Limited, Company Secretary: 020 3206 7000
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