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InvestSMART Newsletter - 16th December 2004
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more James Fielding Retail Portfolio - Fund extended to 23rd December 2004

The James Fielding Group will be closing the capital raising for the James Fielding Retail Portfolio on the Thursday 23rd of December.

The James Fielding Retail Portfolio will provide the following:

  • Retail Portfolio with over $100 million in assets
  • Geographical diversity
  • Tenant diversity, (Woolworths, Coles, Bunning's etc)
  • Open-ended fund structure
  • Liquidity through a redemption facility to all new investors from June 2008 (annually thereafter)
  • Strong growth potential
  • Annualised yield of 8.5%
  • Initial tax deferred component of 61%

LonSec noted in their report:

  • "JFFM is an experienced unlisted property funds manager...and has a proven solid history of delivering upon forecast distributions"
  • "The open-ended structure of JFRP allows the manager to promptly react and pass onto investors attractive market opportunities that arise"
  • "Overall JFRP offers investors a well diversified portfolio which includes a bulky goods component"

InvestSMART will rebate two thirds of the 3% sales commission (i.e. 2%) on this product back to clients via a cheque. To order a copy of the prospectus/PDS call InvestSMART on 1300 880 160 or click here.

more Perpetual's Protected Australian Fund - Fund closing tomorrow, 17th December 2004

A new feature has recently been added to the Fund which enables you to remain invested in the Fund after the maturity date of the put option (December 2010). Perpetual will notify you of your available choices closer to the maturity date of the put option.

All applications received and accepted will be issued units in Perpetual's Protected Australian Share Fund, which in turn will invest in Perpetual's Cash Management Fund until the closing date for applications. Remember, applications need to be sent off by tomorrow! Click here for more information about the fund.

more HSBC Chinese Equity Fund - Initial offer period closing tomorrow, 17th December 2004

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The InvestSMART Team

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Offer Overview
Fund James Fielding Retail Portfolio
Issue Price $1.12 per stapled security
Minimum Investment $5,600 (5000 stapled securities)
Amount Sought $18,226,000
Expected Close Date 23rd December 2004
Disclosure InvestSMART will rebate two thirds of the 3% sales commission (i.e. 2%) on this product back to clients via a cheque.
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InvestSMART Financial Services on 1300 880 160



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Upcoming Floats

Impending Float

Company Name: Mesoblast Limited (MSB)
Industry Sector: Healthcare and Biotechnology
Expected Offer Open: 24th Nov 2004
Expected Offer Close: 9th Dec 2004
Expected Float Date: 16th Dec 2004
Issue Price: $0.50
Notes:

Mesoblast is a biotechnology company committed to the commercialisation of a unique adult stem cell technology with specific application in the regeneration of bone and cartilage. The technology has already achieved outstanding results in recent in vivo studies.


Impending Float

Company Name: Mahogany Capital Limited (MHY)
Industry Sector: Investment and Financial Services
Expected Offer Open: 28th Oct 2004
Expected Offer Close: 30th Nov 2004
Expected Float Date: 17th Dec 2004
Issue Price: $100.00
Notes:

Mahogany Notes provide investors with the prospect of an enhanced interest yield subject to the performance of a Portfolio of 150 Investment Grade entities. The payment of interest and the repayment of principal on Mahogany Notes may be affected by Credit Events in respect of entities in the Portfolio.


Recent Float

Company Name: IBT Education Limited (IBT)
Industry Sector: Miscellaneous Industrials
Float Date: 15th Dec 2004
Issue Price: $1.00
First Day Open: $2.01
First Day High: $2.44
First Day Low: $2.01
First Day Close: $2.40
Volume: 17,980,056
Notes:

The IBT Group originated in Perth in 1994 with the establishment of PIBT(Perth). The Group now operates in major mainland capital cities in Australia, and internationally in the UK and Africa with affiliated operations in Sri Lanka and Indonesia.


Recent Float

Company Name: Anzon Australia Limited (AZA)
Industry Sector: Energy
Float Date: 15th Dec 2004
Issue Price: $0.40
First Day Open: $0.54
First Day High: $0.55
First Day Low: $0.50
First Day Close: $0.52
Volume: 14,468,228
Notes:

Anzon Australia has an established strategy of acquiring defined oil and gas fields and bringing them to production to create a cash flow upon which a comprehensive oil and gas company can be built. The Company was established in December 2003 to acquire a portfolio of oil and gas fields in the Gippsland Basin, Bass Strait.


Recent Float

Company Name: Po Valley Energy Limited (PVE)
Industry Sector: Energy
Float Date: 14th Dec 2004
Issue Price: $1.00
First Day Open: $0.97
First Day High: $1.05
First Day Low: $0.96
First Day Close: $1.05
Volume: 2,864,600
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Po Valley Energy was established in 2002 to acquire, explore and develop hydrocarbon prospects in Northern Italy. It now holds a portfolio of gas interests in the Po Valley that comprise development projects and exploration targets. The Po Valley is a significant hydrocarbon province. The Company has several projects that it is seeking to drill and, if viable, initiate gas production in late 2005. Exploration of other targets offers the potential to increase the Company's reserve base.


Upcoming Float

Company Name: Brainytoys Limited (BRT)
Industry Sector: Retail
Expected Offer Open: 17th Dec 2004
Expected Offer Close: 28th Jan 2005
Expected Float Date: 10th Feb 2005
Issue Price: $0.20
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Brainytoys corporate aim is to position the Company as a significant and profitable participant in the world's toys and games market, with a broad range of products covering key segments of these markets. The offer of Shares provides investors with the opportunity to participate in a dynamic industry characterised by low barriers to entry and high margins for innovative products.


Upcoming Float

Company Name: Real Brand Holdings Limited (RBH)
Industry Sector: Retail
Expected Offer Open: 21st Dec 2004
Expected Offer Close: 25th Feb 2005
Expected Float Date: 17th Mar 2005
Issue Price: $0.20
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RBH has agreed to acquire 100% of Real Brand&Business Pty Limited [Real Brands], which is, in my opinion one of those companies that is right for the time and has a sound basis for a very positive future. Real Brands is an expert in interpreting and extending brands. The work of its founder Virginia Bruce has been recognised globally and her track record in assisting clients such as Warner Bros and Mattel speaks for itself.




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