Argo demerged, rump still profitable
Remaining Hedge funds performing better than most of peer group
Concerns over lawsuit leaves market capitalisation lower than cash balances
Argo business now demerged
Outlook dependent on fund performance in Q4
As of 15TH June the demerger of Argo was completed and the listed share now represents solely an investment in the rump running the equity funds. The share price naturally fell by more than half on going ex-rights – in fact it fell 80% to 8.75p - as the unquoted shares in Argo are probably worth more than those in ACM.
At the current price of 7p (after subsequent slippage), more than 90% of the share price is covered by cash and investments as at 1st May, 2008.
Proposed demerger to shareholders of Argo businesses
Allows 'pure' play on strong Argo record
Profits comfortably ahead of expectations
New management structure
AUM $3.25bn