Monks Investment Trust NAV At April 30 364.1P, Halves Dividend

9th Jun 2010 08:18

LONDON (Dow Jones)--Monks Investment Trust PLC (MKS.LN) said Wednesday its net asset value per share at April 30 appreciated 43% to 364.1 pence compared with a 32% rise in the FTSE World Index in sterling terms. MAIN FACTS: -EPS for year ended April 30 4.02 pence (2009: 6.97 pence) -Board is recommending a final dividend of 0.50 pence (2009: 5.00 pence) making a total of 3.00 pence (2009: 6.00 pence) -Shares at 0715 GMT up 4.2 pence, or 1.5%, at 288.2 pence valuing the company at GBP752.24 million. -By Ian Walker, Dow Jones Newswires; 44-20-7842-9296; [email protected] Order free Annual Report for The Monks Investment Trust PLC Visit http://djnweurope.ar.wilink.com/?ticker=GB0030517261 or call +44 (0)208 391 6028 (END) Dow Jones Newswires June 09, 2010 03:18 ET (07:18 GMT)