Net Asset Backing
The net tangible asset backing of Australian Foundation Investment Company Limited shares at 31 January 2012 was $4.48 per share before tax (last month $4.29) and $3.93 after tax (last month $3.80).
These figures do not include the effects of any dilution that would arise from the conversion of the outstanding Convertible Notes.
The before and after tax numbers relate to the provision for deferred tax on the unrealised gains in the Company's investment portfolio. The Company is a long term investor and does not intend disposing of its total long term investment portfolio. Under current Accounting Standards, the Company is required to provide for tax on any gains that may arise on such a theoretical disposal, after the utilisation of brought forward losses.
Financial Results
The Company has a 30 June financial year-end, with results announced for the full year in July and interim results in January. To view the Annual and Interim reports to shareholders please see Company Reports.
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