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Aberdeen Asia-Pacific Income Investment Company Limited Announces Performance Data And Portfolio Composition


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Jul 25, 2016, 16:01 ET

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TORONTO, July 25, 2016 /CNW/ -- Aberdeen Asia-Pacific Income Investment Company Limited (the "Company")  (TSX: FAP), a closed-end investment company trading on The Toronto Stock Exchange, today announced performance data and portfolio composition details as of June 30, 2016.

The Company's total returns for various periods through June 30, 2016 are provided below.  (All figures are based on distributions reinvested at the dividend reinvestment price and are stated net-of-fees):

Period

 

NAV Total Return (%)

 

Market Price Total Return (%)


Cumulative

Annualized

Cumulative

Annualized

Since inception
(June 1986)

776.5

7.5

685.3

7.1

10-years

67.7

5.3

54.8

4.5

5-years

23.3

4.3

2.0

0.4

3-years

17.7

5.6

-9.7

-3.3

1-year

9.9

6.4

The Company's returns, which are denominated in Canadian dollars, are affected by the performance of the Canadian dollar against the various currencies listed below.

As of June 30, 2016, the portfolio was invested as follows:


Currency Exposure (%)

Geographic Exposure (%)

Australia

22.0

16.5

     Supranational

-

3.8

United States*

23.2

0.8

Mexico

9.1

9.1

United Kingdom

-

0.5

Germany

-

1.9

Norway

-

0.2

Netherlands

-

0.2

Brazil

9.9

9.9

Turkey

3.5

3.5

South Korea

-

0.9

Singapore

-

0.7

Thailand

-

1.5

Philippines

-

2.4

Malaysia

-

0.3

India

16.3

17.2

China

-

5.2

Hong Kong

-

2.2

Indonesia

11.5

18.6

Sri Lanka

4.5

4.6

*Of which 23.2% held in US$ denominated bonds issued by foreign issuers.

As of June 30, 2016, the top ten holdings of the portfolio based on total assets were as follows:

Holding

Coupon / Maturity

(%)

Australian Government Bond

3.75%, 04/21/2037

6.5

Brazil Notas do Tesouro Nacional (Series F)

10.00%, 01/01/2017

4.1

Indonesia Government Bond, Standard Chartered Credit Linked Note

10.50%, 08/19/2030

3.8

Indonesia Government Bond, JP Morgan Credit Linked Note

10.50%, 08/19/2030

3.8

Turkey Government Bond

10.50%, 01/15/2020

3.6

Mexican Bonos

8.50%, 05/31/2029

3.5

India Government Bond

8.28%, 09/01/2027

3.4

Brazil Notas do Tesouro Nacional (Series F)

10.00%, 01/01/2023

3.0

Brazil Notas do Tesouro Nacional (Series F)

10.00%, 01/01/2018

3.0

India Government Bond

7.80%, 05/03/2020

2.8

TOTAL


37.5

As of June 30, 2016 the holdings of the portfolio represented approximately 71.3% sovereign and state government securities, 24.3% corporates, 3.9% supranationals and 0.5% cash. 

As of June 30, 2016, the Company's net assets, including C$103.2 million in bank borrowing, amounted to C$377.9 million.  The net asset value per ordinary share was C$5.26.

As of June 30, 2016, 35.7% of the portfolio was invested in securities where either the issue or the issuer was rated "A" or better by multiple rating agencies. 

The credit quality and maturity breakdown of the portfolio was as follows:

Credit Quality (%)

AAA/Aaa

AA/Aa

A

BBB/Baa

BB/Ba

B

NR

19.1

2.9

13.7

39.5

15.4

4.8

4.6

Maturity (%)

<3 Years

3-5 Years

5-10 Years

>10 Years

21.5

24.6

22.7

31.2

As of June 30, 2016, the average maturity of the portfolio was 8.1 years. 

The Company has in place leverage in the form of a loan facility.  The outstanding balance on the loan as of June 30, 2016 is US$79,500,000, which represents no change from the previous month.

The leverage is used with the intent of enhancing returns by borrowing at interest rates that are lower than the relatively higher yields of the Asian-Pacific fixed income securities in which the Company invests.  The Company has entered into interest rate swap agreements in order to fix the interest payable on a portion of the credit facility.  Details regarding the revolving credit loan facility and the interest rate swap agreements are contained in the Company's annual and semi-annual reports to shareholders.

Important Information
Aberdeen Asset Management Inc. ("AAMI"), the Company's administrator, has prepared this report based on information sources believed to be accurate and reliable. However, the figures are unaudited and neither the Company, AAMI, Aberdeen Asset Management Asia Limited (the investment manager), Aberdeen Asset Management Limited (the investment adviser), Aberdeen Asset Managers Limited (the sub-adviser), nor any other person guarantees their accuracy. Investors should seek their own professional advice and should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses before acting on this information.

Closed-end funds are traded on the secondary market through one of the stock exchanges. The Company's investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares may be worth more or less than the original cost. Shares of closed-end funds may trade above (a premium) or below (a discount) the net asset value (NAV) of the company's portfolio. There is no assurance that the Company will achieve its investment objective.

Total return figures are stated net-of-fees, in C$ and represent past performance.  They assume reinvestment of dividends at the dividend reinvestment price on the ex-dividend date and include long-term capital gains.  The returns are not adjusted for any issuance of rights or warrants by the Company.  Past performance is not indicative of future results, current performance may be higher or lower.  Holdings are subject to change and are provided for informational purposes only and should not be deemed as a recommendation to buy or sell the securities shown.  Inception date June 13, 1986.

Information in this press release that is not current or historical factual information may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of securities laws. Implicit in this information, particularly in respect of future financial performance and condition of the Company, are factors and assumptions which, although considered reasonable by the Company at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect. Shareholders are cautioned that actual results are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including general economic and market factors, including credit, currency, political and interest-rate risks and could differ materially from what is currently expected. The Company has no specific intention of updating any forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

If you wish to receive this information electronically, please contact [email protected]

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SOURCE Aberdeen Asia-Pacific Income Investment Company Limited

For further information: Aberdeen Asset Management Inc., Investor Relations, 800-992-6341, [email protected]

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