TIDMFIT 
 
FRAMLINGTON INNOVATIVE GROWTH TRUST PLC 
 
                      Interim results to 31 December 2009 
 
CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT 
 
This statement covers the Company's results for the half year ended 31 December 
2009. 
 
Results 
 
In the Annual Report last September our investment manager commented that 
relative performance had suffered from not holding heavily indebted smaller 
companies as the appetite from investors for risk increased; a number of which 
had been demoted from the mid cap universe into our benchmark index, the FTSE 
SmallCap (ex investment companies). The majority of these companies were also 
well above our market capitalisation remit and were heavily geared and thus not 
natural investment candidates for us. This effect continued into the first 
three months of our current financial year. During the second quarter the Trust 
moved into catch up mode as some of the froth created by the so called "dash 
for trash" began to be blown away. 
 
Despite the gyrations in share prices and changing attitudes to risk over the 
period there were notable gains within our core portfolio, holdings in 
Cranswick, Synergy Health, Hill and Smith, and Aveva being examples. The 
healthy cash premium received from the take-over of Research Now was also a 
major benefit. These gains more than offset the disappointment experienced at 
Aero Inventory where accounting irregularities resulted in their bankers 
withdrawing support. 
 
Against this highly volatile backdrop the Trust's net asset value recorded an 
increase of 18.5% (capital change only) during the six months. However this 
performance lagged our benchmark index which increased by 23.1% over the period 
due to the conditions experienced in the first quarter described above. 
 
Review of the Trust's management arrangements 
 
I announced on 20 January the completion of the Board's review of the Trust's 
management arrangements. This followed on from the manager with day to day 
responsibility for the Trust, Brian Watson, informing the Board that he 
intended to retire. The full text of the announcement can be read on our 
website www.figt.co.uk . 
 
Brian retired from AXA Framlington and our Board on 24 February and George 
Luckraft has assumed responsibility for the investment management on behalf of 
AXA Framlington. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Brian most 
warmly for his excellent long term record during his management of the Trust's 
investment portfolio and his most valued contribution to the Board since the 
Trust's inception in 1992; a period which has seen the net asset value per 
share increase by over 315% (to 31 December 2009). 
 
Triennial Performance Review 
 
The Articles of Association require that the performance of the Company shall 
be compared with its benchmark index on a triennial basis and if the Company 
has not outperformed over the three year period the Board has to put a 
continuation vote and additionally give any shareholders who wish to exit an 
opportunity to receive cash for some or all of their holdings. The next 
triennial review is at 30 June 2010 being the date of the current financial 
year end. 
 
If the performance target is met, and therefore no continuation vote is 
triggered, it is the Board's intention to propose a partial tender offer in 
July 2010 to shareholders who were on the register on 25 January this year. 
 
At 25 February 2010, the Trust's net asset value per share (capital only) 
stands at 326.53 pence, a decrease of 42.9% since 30 June 2007. This compares 
with 40.1% decrease within the benchmark index. However, the Articles of 
Association require that the net asset value per share for the purposes of this 
comparison with benchmark shall exclude any uplifts from share buybacks that 
have taken place during the three year period. Consequently, the 
underperformance against benchmark for the purposes of triggering the 
continuation vote or not is therefore approximately 8% at this time. 
 
Outlook 
 
2010 is likely to be a year when small cap performance is driven more by news 
flow from individual companies rather than macro events. While fiscal policy 
will obviously have an impact there is a general expectation that the public 
sector will be squeezed. Exporters should be able to take advantage of 
sterling's decline on a two year view and from some improvement in end markets. 
 
Valuations are not stretched giving the potential for some upside and the pace 
of takeover activity is likely to pick up in reaction to a more stable 
background. 
 
Managements are being very conservative as to guidance on trading and results 
forecasts on the basis of lack of visibility and confidence. There is a good 
chance that results announcements will exceed these modest expectations 
especially from businesses which are soundly managed; a prime attribute we seek 
in the companies in which we invest. 
 
John Cornish 
 
Chairman 
 
26 February 2010 
 
Performance statistics 
 
                    31 Dec 2009 30 June 2009 31 Dec 2008    % change   % change 
                                                            6 months  12 months 
 
Net assets*              GBP82.0m       GBP73.2m      GBP65.3m        12.0       25.6 
 
Net asset value per 
ordinary share          334.59p      294.29p     259.06p        13.7       29.2 
 
 
Mid market share        262.00p      235.00p     179.00p        11.5       46.4 
price 
 
Discount to net 
asset value               21.7%        20.2%       30.9%           -          - 
 
FTSE SmallCap (ex 
investment               2327.9       1891.4      1524.5        23.1       52.7 
companies) index 
 
* During the 12 months ended 31 December 2009, 381,000 ordinary shares were 
repurchased at a cost of GBP1,042,000, enhancing net asset value by approximately 
0.3% (six months ended 30 June 2009: 340,500 shares for a cost of GBP714,000, 
enhancing net asset value by approximately 0.3%). 
 
Directors' responsibility statement 
 
 
 
The Disclosure and Transparency Rules ("DTR") of the UK Listing Authority 
require the Directors to confirm their responsibilities in relation to the 
preparation and publication of the Interim Management Report and Financial 
Statements. 
 
 
 
The Directors confirm that, to the best of their knowledge,: 
 
 
 
  * the condensed set of financial statements for the six months ended 31 
    December 2009 has been prepared in accordance with applicable accounting 
    standards and with the Statement of Recommended Practice "Financial 
    Statements of Investment Trust Companies and Venture Capital Trusts" ("the 
    SORP") issued in January 2009, and in accordance with the pronouncements on 
    interim reporting issued by the Accounting Standards Board; 
 
  * the Interim Management Report includes a fair review of the information 
    required by DTR 4.2.7R in relation to the indication of important events 
    during the first six months, and of the principal risks and uncertainties 
    facing the Company during the second six months, of the year ending 30 June 
    2010; and 
 
  * the Interim Management Report includes adequate disclosure of the 
    information required by DTR 4.2.8R in relation to related party 
    transactions and any changes therein. 
 
The half yearly financial report was approved by the Board on 26 February 2010 
and the above responsibility statement was signed on its behalf by the 
Chairman, John Cornish. 
 
Income Statement 
 
                                     Six months to 31 December 2009 (unaudited) 
 
                                       Revenue        Capital 
                                        Return         Return         Total 
 
                                        GBP000s          GBP000s          GBP000s 
 
Realised losses on investments                   -        (1,780)        (1,780) 
 
Unrealised gains on investments                  -         14,375         14,375 
 
Income                                       1,415              -          1,415 
 
Investment management fee (see note          (183)          (183)          (366) 
2) 
 
Other expenses                               (215)              -          (215) 
 
Net return before finance costs and          1,017         12,412         13,429 
taxation 
 
Interest payable and similar                 (127)          (127)          (254) 
charges 
 
Return on ordinary activities                  890         12,285         13,175 
before taxation 
 
Taxation on ordinary activities                  -              -              - 
 
Return attributable to equity                  890         12,285         13,175 
shareholders 
 
Return per ordinary share (see note          3.59p         49.59p         53.18p 
3) 
 
                                    Six months to 31 December 2008 (unaudited) 
 
                                       Revenue       Capital 
                                       Return         Return         Total 
 
                                        GBP000s         GBP000s          GBP000s 
 
Realised losses on investments                  -        (1,159)        (1,159) 
 
Unrealised losses on investments                -       (44,717)       (44,717) 
 
Income                                      1,761              -          1,761 
 
Investment management fee (see note         (168)            786            618 
2) 
 
Write-back of VAT (see note 2)              1,259          2,390          3,649 
 
Other expenses                              (149)              -          (149) 
 
Net return/(loss) before finance 
costs and taxation                          2,703       (42,700)       (39,997) 
 
Interest payable and similar                (127)          (127)          (254) 
charges 
 
Return/(loss) on ordinary 
activities before taxation                  2,576       (42,827)       (40,251) 
 
Taxation on ordinary activities                 -              -              - 
 
Return/(loss) attributable to 
equity shareholders                         2,576       (42,827)       (40,251) 
 
Return/(loss) per ordinary share:          10.21p      (169.76)p      (159.55)p 
 
                                               Year to 30 June 2009 
                                                     (audited) 
 
                                       Revenue       Capital         Total 
                                       Return         Return 
 
                                        GBP000s          GBP000          GBP000s 
 
Realised losses on investments                  -        (2,052)        (2,052) 
 
Unrealised losses on investments                -       (36,075)       (36,075) 
 
Income                                      3,458              -          3,458 
 
Investment management fee (see note         (313)            644            331 
2) 
 
Write-back of VAT (see note 2)              1,259          2,390          3,649 
 
Other expenses                              (395)              -          (395) 
 
Net return/(loss) before finance 
costs and taxation                          4,009       (35,093)       (31,084) 
 
Interest payable and similar                (283)          (283)          (566) 
charges 
 
Return/(loss) on ordinary 
activities before taxation                  3,726       (35,376)       (31,650) 
 
Taxation on ordinary activities                 -              -              - 
 
Return/(loss) attributable to 
equity shareholders                         3,726       (35,376)       (31,650) 
 
Return/(loss) per ordinary share:          14.81p      (140.60)p      (125.79)p 
 
The total column of this statement represents the Company's Income Statement 
prepared in accordance with UK GAAP. The revenue and capital columns are 
supplementary to this and are published under guidance from the Association of 
Investment Companies. 
 
All revenue and capital items in the above statement derive from continuing 
operations. No operations were acquired or discontinued in the period. 
 
Reconciliation of movement in shareholders' funds 
 
                   Share   Share Special    Capital Hedging    Capital  Capital Revenue   Total 
                 Capital Premium Reserve Redemption reserve    Reserve  Reserve Reserve 
                         Account            Reserve         Unrealised Realised 
 
                   GBP000s   GBP000s   GBP000s      GBP000s   GBP000s      GBP000s    GBP000s   GBP000s   GBP000s 
 
Six months to 31 December 2009 
(unaudited) 
 
Balance 30 June    6,222       -  37,409      6,724    (530)   (27,643)   43,469   7,591  73,242 
2009 
 
Annual dividend        -       -       -          -       -          -        - (1,554) (1,554) 
paid during 
period re 2009 
 
Special dividend       -       -       -          -       -          -        - (1,865) (1,865) 
paid during 
period re 2009 
 
Movement in fair       -       -       -          -      43          -        -       -      43 
value of 
interest rate 
swap 
 
Return/(loss)          -       -       -          -       -     14,375  (2,090)     890  13,175 
attributable to 
equity 
shareholders in 
the period 
 
Shares              (95)       - (1,042)         95       -          -        -       - (1,042) 
repurchased by 
the Company in 
period 
 
Balance at 31      6,127       -  36,367      6,819   (487)   (13,268)   41,379   5,062  81,999 
December 2009 
 
                   Share    Share Special    Capital Hedging    Capital  Capital Revenue    Total 
                 Capital  Premium Reserve Redemption reserve    Reserve  Reserve Reserve 
                          Account            Reserve         Unrealised Realised 
 
                   GBP000s    GBP000s   GBP000s      GBP000s   GBP000s      GBP000s    GBP000s   GBP000s    GBP000s 
 
Six months to 31 December 2008 
(unaudited) 
 
Balance 30 June    6,307   37,876       -      6,639     167      7,475   43,974   6,009  108,447 
2008 
 
Annual dividend        -        -       -          -       -          -        - (1,514)  (1,514) 
paid during 
period re 2008 
 
Special dividend       -        -       -          -       -          -        -   (630)    (630) 
paid during 
period re 2008 
 
Movement in fair       -        -       -          -   (694)          -        -       -    (694) 
value of 
interest rate 
swap 
 
(Loss)/return          -        -       -          -       -   (43,763)      936   2,576 (40,251) 
attributable to 
equity 
shareholders in 
the period 
 
Balance at 31      6,307   37,876       -      6,639   (527)   (36,288)   44,910   6,441   65,358 
December 2008 
 
 
Year ended 30 June 2009 (audited) 
 
Balance at 30      6,307   37,876       -      6,639     167      7,475   43,974   6,009  108,447 
June 2008 
 
Annual dividend        -        -       -          -       -          -        - (1,514)  (1,514) 
paid during 
period re 2008 
 
Special dividend       -        -       -          -       -          -        -   (630)    (630) 
paid during 
period re 2008 
 
Movement in fair       -        -       -          -                  -        -       -    (697) 
value of                                               (697) 
interest rate 
swap 
 
Cancellation of        - (37,876)  37,876          -       -          -        -       -        - 
share premium 
account 
 
(Loss)/return          -        -       -          -       -   (35,118)    (258)   3,726 (31,650) 
attributable to 
equity 
shareholders in 
year 
 
Shares              (85)        -   (467)         85       -          -    (247)       -    (714) 
repurchased by 
the company in 
year 
 
Balance at 30      6,222        -  37,409      6,724    (530)   (27,643)   43,469   7,591   73,242 
June 2009 
 
Summarised Balance Sheet 
 
                                        At 31 Dec    At 31 Dec     At 30 June 
                                          2009          2008          2009 
 
                                       (unaudited)  (unaudited)    (audited) 
 
                                          GBP000s        GBP000s         GBP000s 
 
Fixed asset investments held at fair 
value through profit or loss                 85,319       60,684         75,286 
 
Current assets 
 
Debtors                                         575          246          1,829 
 
Cash                                          5,046       13,291          5,762 
 
                                              5,621       13,537          7,591 
 
Creditors: amounts falling due within         (941)        (860)        (1,635) 
one year 
 
Net current assets                            4,680       12,677          5,956 
 
Total assets less current liabilities        89,999       73,361         81,242 
 
Creditors: amounts falling due after 
more than one year                          (8,000)      (8,003)        (8,000) 
 
Net assets                                   81,999       65,358         73,242 
 
Capital and Reserves 
 
Called up share capital                       6,127        6,307          6,222 
 
Share premium account                             -       37,876              - 
 
Special reserve                              36,367            -         37,409 
 
Capital reserves                             34,443       14,734         22,020 
 
Revenue reserves                              5,062        6,441          7,591 
 
Equity shareholders' funds                   81,999       65,358         73,242 
 
Net asset value per share                   334.59p      259.06p        294.29p 
 
Cash Flow Statement 
 
                                          Six months   Six months    Year to 
                                          to 31 Dec    to 31 Dec     30 June 
                                             2009         2008        2009 
 
                                         (unaudited)  (unaudited)   (audited) 
 
                                            GBP000s        GBP000s        GBP000s 
 
Net cash inflow from operating                    975        5,193       6,327 
activities 
 
Net cash outflow from servicing of              (256)        (254)       (566) 
financing 
 
Net cash inflow/(outflow) from                  3,235        (927)     (8,774) 
investment activities 
 
Equity dividends paid                         (3,419)      (2,144)     (2,144) 
 
Net cash outflow from financing               (1,251)            -       (504) 
 
(Decrease)/increase in cash                     (716)        1,868     (5,661) 
 
 
Cash flow reconciliations 
 
Operating profit to net cash inflow from 
operating activities 
 
Net return/(loss) before finance cost          13,429     (39,997)    (31,084) 
and taxation 
 
Less capital (gain)/loss for the period      (12,412)       42,700      35,093 
 
Net revenue before finance cost and             1,017        2,703       4,009 
taxation 
 
Decrease in revenue debtors                       112          344         224 
 
Increase/(decrease) in creditors and               29      (1,030)       (940) 
accruals 
 
Management fee and performance fee 
(charged)/credited to capital                   (183)          786         644 
 
Refund of VAT allocated to capital                  -        2,390       2,390 
 
Net cash inflow from operating                    975        5,193       6,327 
activities 
 
Net cashflow to net debt 
 
(Decrease)/increase in cash                     (716)        1,868     (5,661) 
 
(Debt)/net funds at the beginning of the      (2,238)        3,423       3,423 
period 
 
(Debt)/net funds at the end of the            (2,954)        5,291     (2,238) 
period 
 
Notes 
 
 1. Accounting policies 
 
The financial information has been prepared on the basis of the accounting 
policies set out in the Company's financial statements for the year ended 30 
June 2009. 
 
 2. Investment management fee 
 
                                         Six months   Six months   Year to 30 
                                         to 31 Dec    to 31 Dec    June 2009 
                                         2009         2008 
 
                                         (unaudited)  (unaudited)  (audited) 
 
                                            GBP000s        GBP000s        GBP000s 
 
Investment management fee charged to              183          168          313 
revenue 
 
Investment management fee charged to              183          168          313 
capital 
 
Movement in the provision for 
performance-related fee charged to                  -        (954)        (957) 
capital 
 
Total fee charged /credited) to capital           183        (786)        (644) 
 
Total investment management fee                   366        (618)        (331) 
 
VAT recovered allocated to revenue                  -        1,259        1,259 
 
VAT recovered allocated to capital                  -        2,390        2,390 
 
Total VAT recovered                                 -        3,649        3,649 
 
Based on the performance for the six months to 31 December 2009, the provision 
for a performance related fee at 31 December 2009 was nil (2008: GBP3,000). 
 
In November 2009, an amount of GBP3.6 million was received from AXA Framlington 
Investment Management Limited, the investment manager, in respect of its claim 
against HM Revenue and Customs ("HMRC") for the recovery of VAT paid between 
1992 to 1996 and 2001 to 2008 on management fees charged to the Company. This 
benefit, which had not been previously recognised as an asset by the Company, 
added 14.46 pence per share to the net asset value. Interest of GBP0.67 million 
on this amount was received from HMRC in February 2009. This amount had not 
been accrued in the accounts at 31 December 2008 due to uncertainty at that 
time over the amount receivable and the timing of receipt. 
 
3. Return/(loss) per ordinary share 
 
                                         Six months   Six months   Year to 30 
                                         to 31 Dec    to 31 Dec    June 2009 
                                         2009         2008 
 
                                         (unaudited)  (unaudited)  (audited) 
 
                                             GBP000s        GBP000s        GBP000s 
 
Revenue return                                    890        2,576       3,726 
 
Capital return/(loss)                          12,285     (42,827)    (35,376) 
 
Total                                          13,175     (40,251)    (31,650) 
 
 
Weighted average number of ordinary        24,773,941   25,228,501  25,160,459 
shares in issue during the period 
 
Revenue return per ordinary share               3.59p       10.21p      14.81p 
 
Capital return /(loss) per ordinary            49.59p    (169.76)p   (140.60)p 
share 
 
Total return/(loss) per ordinary share         53.18p    (159.55)p   (125.79)p 
 
 4. Called up share capital 
 
During the half year ended 31 December 2009, the Company bought back 381,000 
shares for a total consideration of GBP1,042,000 (half year ended 31 December 
2008: nil shares; year ended 30 June 2009: 340,500 for a total consideration of 
GBP714,000). Shares bought back have all been cancelled. The number of ordinary 
shares in issue at 31 December 2009 was 24,507,001. 
 
5. Net asset value per share 
 
The net asset value per share and the net assets attributable to the ordinary 
shares at the period end calculated in accordance with the Company's Articles 
of Association were as follows: 
 
                                               As at        As at         As at 
                                         31 Dec 2009  31 Dec 2008  30 June 2009 
 
                                         (unaudited)  (unaudited)     (audited) 
 
Net assets attributable to ordinary      GBP81,999,000  GBP65,358,000   GBP73,242,000 
shareholders 
 
Ordinary shares in issue                  24,507,001   25,228,501    24,888,001 
 
Net asset value per share                    334.59p      259.06p       294.29p 
 
6. Financial information 
 
The Company's financial information for the six months to 31 December 2009 and 
the comparative figures for the corresponding period in the previous financial 
year are unaudited. The financial information for the year to 30 June 2009 is 
extracted from the latest published accounts and does not constitute statutory 
accounts for that year. Those accounts carry an unqualified report from the 
auditors and have been filed with the Registrar of Companies. 
 
The half-yearly financial report has not been audited or reviewed by auditors 
pursuant to the Auditing Practices Board guidance on Review of Interim 
Financial Information. 
 
Half-year results announced in February. 
 
Full-year results announced in September. 
 
Annual report and accounts posted to shareholders in September. 
 
Annual general meeting held in October. 
 
The final dividend is paid in November. 
 
7. Related Parties Transactions 
 
During the first six months of the current financial year, no transactions with 
related parties have taken place which have materially affected the financial 
position or the performance of the Company during the period. 
 
8. Principal Risks and Uncertainties 
 
In the opinion of the directors, the principal risks to the Company are as 
follows. First, a significant and/or prolonged fall in the stock market would 
have a serious effect on its performance and value. Gearing within the Company 
could exacerbate this effect. The board is dependent on the Manager to manage 
the portfolio to minimise the impact of such a fall in the market but monitors 
the Manager's performance on a regular basis, including the level of gearing. 
The second major risk is that the Manager's hitherto consistent record of 
outperformance deteriorates for a sustained period, leading to inferior asset 
growth for shareholders relative to other avenues for investment in the 
Company's area of specialisation. The Board and the Manager discuss performance 
at every Board meeting. 
 
A further risk is that the rating on the Company's shares will fail to reflect 
the good investment performance achieved, owing to poor sentiment towards 
equities in general or smaller companies in particular or because of a 
temporary mismatch between buying and selling interest in the Company's shares. 
The Board regularly assesses the efforts of the Manager and the Company's 
broker to communicate the Company's merits to existing and potential investors 
as an important aspect of delivering shareholder value. The Board has also 
actively used its buyback authority as a means of mitigating discount 
volatility and using the opportunity to enhance NAV by purchasing shares at a 
discount, for cancellation. 
 
Finally, a breach of the requirements of section 842 of the Income and 
Corporation Taxes Act 1988 could potentially result in the Company being liable 
to corporation tax on capital gains on the sale of its investments. The Manager 
reports to the board at each meeting on the Company's compliance with section 
842. 
 
Top Twenty Holdings as at 31 December 2009 
 
    Company                                   Holding     Bid Market Portfolio 
                                                               Value Valuation 
 
                                                                   GBP         % 
 
1   Cranswick Ord 10p                         600,000      4,596,000      5.39 
 
2   Synergy Health Ord 0.625p                 600,000      3,900,000      4.57 
 
3   Braemar Shipping Services Ord 10p         850,000      3,612,500      4.23 
 
4   UMECO Ord 25p                           1,265,000      3,567,300      4.18 
 
5   Hill & Smith Holdings Ord 25p           1,000,000      3,400,000      3.99 
 
6   Advanced Medical Solutions Group Ord   10,000,000      3,150,000      3.69 
    5p 
 
7   Air Partner Ord 5p                        700,000      3,150,000      3.69 
 
8   Craneware Ord 1p                          950,000      3,135,000      3.67 
 
9   Clarke (T.) Ord 10p                     2,265,000      3,057,750      3.58 
 
10  NCC Group Ord 1p                          678,452      2,612,040      3.06 
 
11  Aveva Group Ord 3 1/3p                    250,000      2,507,500      2.94 
 
12  SDL Ord 1p                                600,000      2,460,000      2.88 
 
13  Tarsus Group Ord 5p                     2,258,333      2,371,250      2.78 
 
14  Melrose Resources Ord 10p                 800,000      2,180,000      2.56 
 
15  St Modwen Properties Ord 10p            1,048,611      2,019,625      2.37 
 
16  ROK Ord 2p                              4,500,000      1,923,750      2.25 
 
17  Headlam Group Ord 5p                      628,986      1,888,530      2.21 
 
18  Brammer Ord 20p                         1,500,000      1,800,000      2.11 
 
19  BSS Group Ord 5p                          750,000      1,800,000      2.11 
 
20  Phoenix IT Group Ord 1p                   650,000      1,722,500      2.02 
 
    Total                                                 54,853,745     64.28 
 
Investor information 
 
Structure of the Company 
 
The Company has one class of share capital, ordinary shares of 25p each. The 
Company had 24,507,001 ordinary shares in issue at 31 December 2009. At that 
date, the Company had drawn down GBP8 million out of two facilities totalling GBP13 
million available under credit facilities with The Royal Bank of Scotland which 
remain in place until April 2010 (GBP5 million) and May 2011 (GBP8 million). It is 
the Board's current intention to seek the renewal of the loan facilities 
thereafter. 
 
The life of the Company is indefinite. However, at three-yearly intervals, 
shareholders have the right to determine its future if there has been a failure 
to achieve performance targets. The next review will be for the three year 
period to 30 June 2010. 
 
Investment Objective 
 
The objective of the Company is to produce long term capital growth through 
investment in a portfolio of growth companies based in or predominantly trading 
in the UK. These companies generally demonstrate a willingness and ability to 
embrace new and evolving technologies and take advantage of social, political 
and cultural trends in the economy. The shares of these companies will usually 
be either listed on the London Stock Exchange or dealt in on AIM with a market 
capitalisation at the time of purchase, in most cases, less than that of the 
median company in the FTSE SmallCap (excluding Investment Companies) index. 
 
Benchmark 
 
The performance of the Company is measured by reference to the FTSE SmallCap 
(excluding Investment Companies) Index (the "Index"). 
 
Investment Policy 
 
The Company invests in companies with a market capitalisation at the time of 
purchase, in most cases, less than that of the median company in the Index. As 
at 31 December 2009, the Index covers companies with a market capitalisation of 
between approximately GBP15 million and GBP320 million. 
 
There are risks of investing in smaller companies which are mitigated by 
investment in a diversified portfolio of companies covering a range of sectors 
and by the Manager's careful stock selection. There are no restrictions on the 
sectors in which the Company may invest. In normal circumstances, the portfolio 
will usually comprise at least 50 stocks in a range of sectors. 
 
The statutory maximum amount which may be invested in any one company is 15% of 
the Company's investments but in normal circumstances, a holding in one company 
would not represent more than 5% of the Company's investments, measured as at 
the date of purchase of an investment. 
 
The Company may not invest more than 10%, in aggregate, of the value of its 
total assets in other listed closed-ended investment funds except in the case 
of investment in closed-ended investment funds which themselves have published 
investment policies to invest no more than 15% of their total assets in other 
listed closed-ended investment funds, in which case the limit is 15%. 
 
Investment Philosophy and Process 
 
The underlying investment philosophy of the Manager is Growth at a Reasonable 
Price (GARP). As a result, the portfolio will typically have a growth bias, 
although the emphasis will vary over time. In seeking growth, the Manager 
invests in companies expected to produce above average growth in earnings and 
cash returns on invested capital. In order to assess a company's growth 
prospects, the Manager evaluates the quality of its management and financial 
position, the industry in which it operates and its competitive position. 
 
However, buying companies with good growth prospects can only be profitable if 
the current price does not already reflect those prospects. The Manager's 
research efforts are directed towards fully understanding a company and its 
markets, and use is made of a full matrix of valuation methods to ensure that 
the Company does not overpay for growth. 
 
As an active investor, the Manager believes effective stock selection is key to 
successful investment management. The investment process, in support of this, 
focuses primarily on bottom-up fundamental analysis, combining in-house 
analysis, company meetings and external research. 
 
Gearing 
 
The Company's articles allow borrowings up to an amount equal to one half of 
the aggregate of the amount paid up on the issued share capital for the time 
and the amounts standing to the credit of the reserves of the Company. In 
normal circumstances, the Board would expect the Company to be fairly fully 
invested but it may, when the Board considers it appropriate, hold cash of up 
to 25% or be geared up to 25% of total assets. 
 
Market information 
 
The Company's shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange. The market price, 
price range, net asset value and discount/premium are shown daily in the 
Financial Times under the Investment Companies section. The net asset value per 
ordinary share is calculated daily together with the net asset value of the 
Company and published via PR Newswire on the London Stock Exchange Company 
Announcements Service. 
 
Website 
 
Further information on the Company may be found on its website, www.figt.co.uk 
 
Share price discount 
 
The market price of the Company's shares can stand at a discount or premium to 
net asset value, according to the level of demand for the Company's shares at 
any given time. Demand is influenced by many factors including performance, 
prospects, objectives and public awareness. Market conditions affecting the 
quoted smaller company sector also have a significant bearing. Shareholders 
have authorised the Company to buy back its own shares and the Board will 
continue to make use of this authority to purchase shares at a discount to net 
asset value where it considers it is in the long term interest of Shareholders 
to do so. 
 
Shareholder enquiries 
 
Capita Registrars are the Company's registrars and maintain the share register. 
In the event of queries regarding their holdings of shares, lost certificates, 
dividend payments, registered details, etc, shareholders should contact them on 
0871 664 0300 (calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras; lines are open 
8.30 am - 5.30 pm, Monday to Friday) or +44 8639 3399 (from overseas). Changes 
of name or address must be notified to the registrars in writing. Any general 
enquiries about the Company should be directed to the Company Secretary, at the 
Company's registered office. 
 
Beneficial owners of shares with "information rights" 
 
Beneficial owners of shares who have been nominated by the registered holder of 
those shares to receive information rights under section 146 of the Companies 
Act 2006 should direct all communications to the registered holders of their 
shares and not to the Company's registrars, Capita Registrars, or to the 
Company itself. 
 
Association of Investment Companies ("AIC") 
 
The Company is a member of the AIC, which provides a range of literature 
including fact sheets and a monthly statistical service that can be obtained 
from the AIC at www.theaic.co.uk 
 
How to invest 
 
The Company's shares may be purchased though a stockbroker. 
 
 
 
END 
 

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