Bangkok--11 May--Aberdeen
Aberdeen introduces “Aberdeen Small Cap Fund” (ABSM) which mainly investsin small — and medium-sized listed companies. The fund continuously grows with THB 266.26 Million of Net
Asset Value. (As of May 9, 2011)
Mr. Adithep Vanabriksha, Director and Chief Investment Officer, stated that: “The economy has recoveredover the past 2 years although key risks are inflation, leading to higher interest rates. Bank of Thailandcontinued its normalisation policy and raised the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points from 2.5% to2.75%. March exports meanwhile grew 30.9% year-on-year, stronger than market expectations.Fundamentals remain sound”
Mr. Adithep Vanabriksha added “Investment in small — and medium-sized companies is an opportunity andalternative to equities investment. Aberdeen Small Cap Fund (ABSM) invests in well run small — andmedium — sized companies with strong growth prospected, consistent profit with good cash flows,conservative balance sheets, and experienced management teams.”
Aberdeen Small Cap Fund has been registered since June 2, 2005 with the investment policy to invest atleast 65% of its NAV in any accounting period in equity or equity related securities or assets of potentialhigh growth or good fundamental companies for medium to long-term investment. The fund will invest inshares of listed companies, in particular companies with market capitalisation not exceeding Baht 20,000million or an equivalent of USD 500 million (from the first investment date) whereby the rest will be investedin other financial instruments according to the SEC or the Office of the SEC notifications.
In addition, Aberdeen offers Special Promotion during May 3-June 30, 2011: Every 500,000 baht of
investment amount in Aberdeen Small Cap Fund (ABSM), receive 1,500 baht of unit trusts of Aberdeen
Cash Creation Fund (ABCC), conditions apply.