Interim Report Dec 2019
For the Period Ended 31 December 2019
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Contents
CORPORATE DIRECTORY 2
MANAGER’S REPORT
Fund Information, Performance & Review 3
Market Review & Outlook 8
TRUSTEE’S REPORT 11
STATEMENT BY THE MANAGER 12
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR
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C O R P O R A T E D I R E C T O R Y
MANAGER
Areca Capital Sdn Bhd
Company No: 200601021087 (740840-D)
107, Blok B, Pusat Dagangan Phileo Damansara 1
No. 9, Jalan 16/11, Off Jalan Damansara
46350 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Tel: 603-7956 3111, Fax: 603-7955 4111
website: www.arecacapital.com
e-mail: [email protected]
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Wong Teck Meng
(Chief Executive Officer Non-Independent) Edward Iskandar Toh Bin Abdullah
(Executive Non-Independent)
Raja Datuk Zaharaton Bt Raja Dato’ Zainal Abidin
(Independent Non-Executive Chairman)
Dr. Junid Saham
(Independent Non-Executive)
INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Dato’ Seri Lee Kah Choon
(Independent Non-Executive)
Raja Datuk Zaharaton Bt Raja Dato’ Zainal Abidin (Independent Non-Executive Chairman)
Dr. Junid Saham
(Independent Non-Executive)
TRUSTEE
Maybank Trustees Berhad
[Co No.: 1963001000109 (5004-P)]
8th Floor, Menara Maybank
100 Jalan Tun Perak
50050 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-2078 8363, Fax: 03-2070 9387
AUDITOR
Deloitte PLT (LLP0010145-LCA)
Level 16, Menara LGB
1 Jalan Wan Kadir, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail 60000 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-7610 8888, Fax: 03-7726 8986
TAX ADVISER
Deloitte Tax Services Sdn Bhd (36421-T) Level 16, Menara LGB
1 Jalan Wan Kadir, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail
60000 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-7610 8888, Fax: 03-7726 8986
M A N A G E R ’ S O F F I C E A N D B R A N C H E S
HEAD OFFICE
107, Blok B, Pusat Dagangan Phileo Damansara 1, No. 9, Jalan 16/11, Off Jalan Damansara,
46350 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Tel: 603-7956 3111, Fax: 603-7955 4111
website: www.arecacapital.com
e-mail: [email protected]
PENANG BRANCH IPOH BRANCH MALACCA BRANCH
368-2-02 Belissa Row 11A, (First Floor) 95A, Jalan Melaka Raya 24
Jalan Burma, Georgetown Persiaran Greentown 5 Taman Melaka Raya
10350 Pulau Pinang Greentown Business Centre 75000 Melaka
Tel : 604-210 2011 30450 Ipoh, Perak Tel : 606-282 9111
Fax: 604-210 2013 Tel : 605-249 6697 Fax: 606-283 9112
Fax: 605-249 6696
KUCHING BRANCH 1st Floor, Sublot 3
Lot 7998, Block16
KCLD, Cha Yi Goldland Jalan Tun Jugah / Stutong
93350 Kuching, Sarawak
Tel : 6082-572 472
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F U N D I N F O R M A T I O N
Name of the Fund Areca enhancedINCOME Fund
Fund Category/
Type
Fixed Income/Income & Growth
Objective of the
Fund
To provide long term investors with high level of income (income could be in
the form of units or cash) stream and an opportunity for capital appreciation
Benchmark Maybank’s 12-month fixed deposit rate
Distribution Policy
of the Fund
Twice a year, subject to availability of distribution income. In the absence of
written instructions from a Unit Holder, the Manager is entitled to reinvest the
income distributed from the Fund in additional units of that Fund at the NAV
per unit at the end of the distribution day with no entry fee.
Profile of
unitholdings
* excluding units held
by the Manager
As at 31 December 2019
Size of Holding
(Units)
No. of
accounts %
No. of
units held
(million)
%
Up to 5,000 3 6.00 0.01 0.03
5,001 to 10,000 - - - -
10,001 to 50,000 10 20.00 0.28 0.89
50,001 to 500,000 29 58.00 4.92 15.92
500,001 and above 8 16.00 25.73 83.16
Total* 50 100.00 30.94 100.00
Rebates & Soft
Commissions
The Manager retains soft commissions received from stockbrokers, provided
these are of demonstrable benefit to unitholders. The soft commissions may
take the form of goods and services such as, data and quotation services,
computer software incidental to the management of the Fund and investment
related publications. Cash rebates (if any) are directed to the account of the
Fund. During the period under review, the Manager had not received soft
commissions in the form of data and quotation services which are incidental
to the investment management and performance tracking of the Fund.
Inception Date
30 July 2007
Initial Offer Price
RM0.5000 per unit during the initial offer period of 10 days ended 8 August
2007.
Pricing Policy
Single Pricing – Selling and repurchase of units by Manager are at Net Asset
Value per unit
Financial Year End
30 June
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F U N D P E R F O R M A N C E
2019 2018 2017
NET ASSET VALUE (“NAV”) as at 31 December
Total Net Asset Value (RM million) 15.98 19.41 36.76
Units in circulation (million units) 33.02 41.48 74.56
NAV per unit (RM) 0.4839 0.4679 0.4930
2019 2018 2017
HIGHEST & LOWEST NAV PER UNIT for the period ended 31 December Please refer to Note 1 for further information on NAV and pricing policy
Highest NAV per unit (RM) 0.4867 0.4846 0.5014
Lowest NAV per unit (RM) 0.4719 0.4648 0.4910
2019 2018 2017
ASSET ALLOCATION % of NAV as at 31 December
Quoted Securities
Main Board
Construction 3.08 3.13 3.10
Consumer Products 10.46 5.13 0.40
Finance Services 5.77 2.62 0.09
Industrial Products & Services 2.74 1.10 -
Properties - 2.63 2.93
Technology 3.79 - -
Trading/Services - - 7.92
Preference shares 9.39 - -
Collective Investment Scheme - - 5.70
Unquoted Fixed Income Securities
Corporate bonds 31.82 79.77 71.47
Cash & Cash Equivalents Including Placement &
Repo 32.95 5.62 8.39
DISTRIBUTION
There was no distribution for the financial period under review.
UNIT SPLITS
There was no unit split exercise for the financial period under review.
2019 2018 2017
EXPENSE/ TURNOVER for the period ended 31 December
Management expense ratio (MER) (%)
Please refer to Note 2 for further information
Portfolio turnover ratio (PTR) (times)
Please refer to Note 3 for further information
0.76 0.75 0.77
0.18 0.19 0.23
2019 2018 2017
TOTAL RETURN for the period ended 31 December
Please refer to Note 4 for further information
Total Return (%) 1.92 -1.74 -1.22
- Capital Return (%) 1.92 -1.74 -1.22
- Income Return (%) - - -
2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Annual Total Return (%) 3.82 -3.43 -2.22 2.82 2.12
Benchmark: Average Maybank’s 12-month
fixed deposit rate (%) 3.12 3.38 3.15 3.15 3.32
1-yr 3-yrs 5-yrs
Average Total Return (%) 3.42 -0.29 1.31
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NOTES:
Note 1: Selling of units by the Management Company (i.e. when you purchase units and invests in the Fund)
and redemption of units by the Management Company (i.e. when you redeem your units and liquidate your
investments) will be carried out at NAV per unit (the actual value of a unit). The entry/ exit fee (if any) would
be computed separately based on your net investment/ liquidation amount.
Note 2: MER is calculated based on the total fees and expenses incurred by the Fund, divided by the average
net asset value calculated on a daily basis.
Note 3: PTR is computed based on the average of the total acquisitions and total disposals of the investment
securities of the Fund, divided by the average net asset value calculated on a daily basis.
Note 4: Fund performance figures are calculated based on NAV to NAV and assume reinvestment of
distributions (if any) at NAV. The total return and the benchmark data are sourced from Lipper.
Unit prices and distributions payable, if any, may go down as well as up. Past performance of the
Fund is not an indication of its future performance.
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F U N D R E V I E W
For the half year ending 31 December 2019, the Fund returned 3.82% p.a. It outperformed the
benchmark (Maybank’s 12-month fixed deposit rate) of 3.12% p.a. Profits from the fixed income
portion was sufficient enough to offset the continued equity diminution this half.
As at end December 2019, the Fund holds 42.20% in fixed income instruments. It also currently
holds 26.20% Malaysian equities in the portfolio.
Looking ahead, we believe our fixed income portfolio will be able to provide some foundation
contributing basic returns in order for the outperformance generated from the equity exposure.
For the period, the Fund has achieved its objective in providing high level of income stream and
opportunity for capital appreciation.
Performance of Areca enhancedINCOME Fund
for the financial period since inception to 31 December 2019
Investment Policy and Strategy
The Fund invests primarily in fixed income securities and long term bonds with relatively high level of
yield. The Fund may also invest tactically a small portion in equity and equities-related securities to
take advantage of fixed income and equity markets climate.
NAV per unit as at 31 December 2019 RM0.4839
Areca Enhanced Income Fund
Maybank 12 Months
Fixed Deposit Rate
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F U N D R E V I E W
Asset Allocation/ Portfolio Composition as at 31 December 2019 2018 2017
Equities and equity-
related securities
25.84% 14.61% 14.44%
Fixed income securities 31.82% 79.77% 71.47%
Collective investment
scheme
- - 5.70%
Preference shares 9.39% - -
Cash & cash equivalents 32.95% 5.62% 8.39%
25.84%
9.39%32.95%
31.82%
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MARKET REVIEW & OUTLOOK
The weakening United States (US) economy turned-around in the fourth quarter of the year by
registering a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expansion of 2.3% over the same quarter of the previous
year. The first three quarters had registered a weakening trend of 2.7%, 2.3% and 2.1% respectively
which resulted in US Treasuries (UST) yields easing sharply across the curve and the 10y2y curve
inverting during the period amid growing recessionary fears. The US Federal Reserve (Fed) had cut
the federal funds rate (FFR) by 25 basis points (bps) each in July, September and October to support
the slowing economic growth amid weak global developments and muted inflation. However at its
October meeting, the central bank hinted at a pause in its easing cycle as it considered the current
stance of monetary policy appropriate to support sustained growth, strong labour market conditions
and inflation near the 2% target. In December, US President Donald Trump was impeached by the
House of Representatives on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of justice and the trial will
begin in early 2020 on whether to acquit or to remove him from office.
The European Central Bank (ECB), by contrast, maintained their key rates but hinted at possible rate
cuts and monetary easing whilst revising down its GDP and inflation forecasts for the year. It
resumed its monthly 20 billion Euro asset purchase program in November whilst Its new president
Christine Lagarde has called for more public investments by European governments to respond to the
challenges presented by trade tensions and technological disruptions amidst continuing weak trade
growth in the region.
Meanwhile, the UK held its general election in December 2019 and the ruling Conservative Party led
by the Prime Minister Boris Johnson gained a “historic” win and promised to deliver Brexit by 31st
January. However, this resulted in continued losses for the local currency.
In China, trade surplus widened amid higher exports to ASEAN, South Korea and Japan. The People’s
Bank of China (PBoC) had devalued the Yuan in response to US tariffs and reformed its interest rate
to stimulate the economy. Credit growth rebounded by 10.7% although the central bank said it is not
looking to add any massive monetary stimulus. The economy slowed to its lowest level in nearly three
decades amid trade tensions, poor global economic growth and high off-balance sheet borrowings.
The PBoC entered a rate-cutting cycle to prop up a slowing economy. Meanwhile, the US and China
reached an agreement on a phase one trade deal that involves a rollback of some tariffs and
increased agricultural purchases.
Malaysia’s economy grew by 4.4% and 3.6% year-on-year (yoy) in the third and fourth quarter of
2019, easing from a 4.9% expansion in the second quarter. This was the weakest GDP growth rate
since the third quarter of 2009 due mainly to a contraction in palm oil, crude oil and natural gas
output, and a 3.1% fall in exports amid global trade tensions. Considering 2019 full year, the
economy grew by 4.3%, the softest pace since 2016 and below the government’s forecast of 4.7%.
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) held its overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3% during its November meeting
stating that growth will continue to be supported by resilient private spending.
FIXED INCOME MARKET REVIEW & OUTLOOK
In third quarter, demand for government bonds (govvies) at public auctions remained robust,
supported by lower global rates and a benign inflation outlook. However, fourth quarter saw demand
for local govvies at public auctions suffering as the bid-to-cover (BTC) ratio declined. The total
combined outstanding MGS/GII declined to RM759.7 billion in December (June 2019: RM762.4 billion)
as the volume of matured MGS rose. Meanwhile, MGS outperformed in the secondary market with
both the 3y and 10y yields reaching multi-year lows. MGS yields fell as expectations that the Fed
would start its easing cycle and foreign demand gained traction. However, secondary market
performance turned weaker in September, mainly by nervous sentiment ahead of FTSE Russell’s
review announcement. MGS yields surged, with its yield curve steepening amid numerous external
headwinds, especially long-running issues of the US-China trade war and Brexit. At end-2019, MGS
yields settled at their multi-year lows with the 10y MGS shedding 33 bps to 3.30% (June: 3.63%).
Secondary market performance of MGS was supported by the significant decrease in US-China trade
tensions throughout the month.
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In the second half of 2019, foreign investors continued to flock into the local bond market, raising
their holdings of local bonds by RM22.1 billion (1H2019: RM2.2 billion). This brought the total foreign
holdings of local bonds by end-2019 to RM204.7 billion, the highest since April 2018. Foreign demand
for local bonds was fueled by the de-escalation of US-China trade tensions as both parties made
significant progress towards a phase one trade deal. Strong foreign demand for MGS was the main
contributor to the improvement in foreign holdings of local bonds in 2H2019 (41.58% of total MGS
outstanding).
Going forward, the prospects for the global economy look increasingly uncertain with the outbreak of
the novel coronavirus in China. This is not surprising given that the Chinese economy accounts for an
estimated one-third of global growth. Hence, we do not discount the possibility of another pre-
emptive rate cut by BNM within the first half of 2020, if the outbreak continues to worsen and a
vaccine is not yet found. We continue to be cautiously optimistic on fixed income in the medium term
and continue to be fully invested in good quality credits of mid duration bonds for our fixed income
funds.
MALAYSIAN EQUITY MARKET REVIEW
During the period under review, the FBM KLCI which is the barometer of the Malaysian equity market
declined 5.0% to close at 1589 points. The broader market FBM Emas Index shed 3.9% to 11,323
points while the FBM Small Cap Index rose 9.0% to 14,164 points.
In the second half of 2019, the FBM KLCI was generally on a downtrend despite positive global
market sentiment buoyed by progress in the US-China trade deal negotiation which culminated in a
phase one deal which was signed in early 2020. The underperformance of the FBMKLCI index was
mainly due to persistent net selling by foreigners and uninspiring corporate earnings.
There was some reprieve for the FBM KLCI towards the year end as plantation heavyweights in the
index rose on strong recovery in Crude Palm Oil (CPO) prices. The rally in CPO prices was driven by
concerns over a potential supply shortfall in the near to medium term.
Overall, 2019 marked the second consecutive year of negative returns for the FBM KLCI index. This
was despite generally favorable sentiment for global equities with most major global equity indices
delivering positive returns. The underperformance was mainly due to the heavyweight financial sector,
where share prices were under pressure amid a challenging operating environment.
There were policy news flows which affected selected index component stocks such as Tenaga
Nasional and Malaysia Airports. Tenaga Nasional fell after it was unexpectedly served with a hefty tax
bill by the Inland Revenue Board (IRB). Malaysia Airports declined on news of the delayed
implementation of the Regulated Asset Base (RAB) framework.
The performance of the FBM Small Cap index was better compared to the FBM KLCI in 2019. This
was partly due to a low base effect as the FBM Small Cap index decline was much sharper in 2018
compared to the FBM KLCI. The FBM Small Cap index also benefited from an improved performance
from sectors such as technology and oil and gas.
MALAYSIAN EQUITY MARKET OUTLOOK AND STRATEGY
Recent global PMI data has showed signs for bottoming after having poor readings for most of 2019.
With the signing of the 'phase one' US-China trade deal, the risk of US-China trade tensions posing a
drag to global growth has decreased. In addition, global growth is also expected to be supported by
accommodative monetary policy by the US Federal Reserve and other central banks.
The improvement in the external environment and the moderation in the US Dollar index is expected
to be positive for Emerging Markets including Malaysia. Besides reduced external headwinds, support
for the Malaysia market is expected to be underpinned by ramping up of mega infrastructure
spending, recovery in oil and CPO prices and interest rate cuts by BNM.
In the near term, we expect weakness in the local bourse due to the COVID-19 outbreak. While it is
too early to assess the impact to Malaysia’s economy, it could be significant if the outbreak widens
and persists. Sectors which could be directly hit are tourism, retail, and transportation. Using the
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2003 SARS outbreak as an experience, equities bottomed when the number of cases peaked and
started to decline while markets staged a V-shaped rebound.
Overall, after being one of the worst performing regional market in 2019, we expect a better
performance from FBM KLCI in 2020 underpinned by modest earnings growth after two consecutive
years of corporate earnings decline. We also believe that market earnings expectation for the FBM
KLCI is low after earnings disappointment in the past two years.
To generate outperformance in view of the uncertainties, we would be focusing on value stocks with
high dividend yield as well as themes such as upturn in the technology cycle and revival in mega
infrastructure projects to generate outperformance for the portfolio. Additionally, we plan to keep
some cash to take advantage of market volatility anticipated.
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T R U S T E E ’ S R E P O R T
For The Financial Period Ended 31 December 2019
To the Unitholders of Areca enhancedINCOME Fund
We have acted as Trustee for Areca enhancedINCOME Fund (“the Fund”) for the financial period
ended 31 December 2019. To the best of our knowledge, Areca Capital Sdn Bhd (“the Manager”) has
managed the Fund in the financial period under review in accordance with the following:-
1. limitations imposed on the investment powers of the Manager under the Deeds, securities laws
and Guidelines on Unit Trust Funds;
2. valuation and pricing of the Fund are carried out in accordance with the Deeds and any
regulatory requirement; and
3. creation and cancellation of units are carried out in accordance with the Deeds and any
regulatory requirement.
For Maybank Trustees Berhad [Company No.: 196301000109 (5004-P)]
JULIA BINTI MUSTAFA
Chief Executive Officer
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
27 February 2020
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STATEMENT BY THE MANAGER
To the Unitholders of Areca enhancedINCOME Fund
We, Wong Teck Meng and EDWARD ISKANDAR TOH BIN ABDULLAH, two of the Directors of the Manager, Areca Capital Sdn Bhd, do hereby state that in the opinion of the Manager, the
accompanying unaudited financial statements are drawn up in accordance with Malaysian Financial
Reporting Standards, International Financial Reporting Standards and the Securities Commission
Malaysia’s Guidelines on Unit Trust Funds in Malaysia so as to give a true and fair view of the financial
position of the Fund as of 31 December 2019 and the financial performance and the cash flow of the
Fund for the period ended on that date.
For and on behalf of the Manager,
Areca Capital Sdn Bhd
WONG TECK MENG
CEO/ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
EDWARD ISKANDAR TOH BIN ABDULLAH
CIO/ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Kuala Lumpur 27 February 2020
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UNAUDITED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
As Of 31 December 2019
31.12.2019 31.12.2018
Note RM RM
Assets
Investments
Unquoted fixed income securities 5 5,083,800 13,981,416
Preference shares 5 1,500,000 1,500,000
Quoted securities 5 4,128,260 2,836,222
Total Investments 10,712,060 18,317,638
Other Assets
Other receivables 6 340,022 388,150
Short-term deposits 7 4,983,871 763,536
Cash at bank 3,699 8,086
Total Other Assets 5,327,592 1,159,772
Total Assets 16,039,652 19,477,410
Unitholders’ Fund and Liabilities
Unitholders’ Fund
Unitholders’ capital 8 14,813,419 18,819,816
Unrealised reserve 9 252,697 352,929
Realised reserve 10 912,703 235,914
Net Asset Value Attributable to Unitholders 15,978,819 19,408,659
Liabilities Other payables and accrued expenses 11 60,833 66,333
Tax liabilities - 2,418
Total Liabilities 60,833 68,751
Total Unitholders’ Fund and Liabilities 16,039,652 19,477,410
Number of Units in Circulation 8
33,019,112
41,483,513
Net Asset Value Per Unit 12 0.4839 0.4679
The accompanying Notes form an integral part of the Financial Statements
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UNAUDITED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME For 6-month Period Ended 31 December 2019
1.7.2019 to 1.7.2018 to
31.12.2019 31.12.2018
Note RM RM
Investment Income
Interest income 253,513 524,884
Dividend income 78,750 32,451
Investment income from preference shares 75,822 -
Other income - 40
Net gain/ (loss) on investments:
Investment at fair value through profit or loss (“FVTPL”) 5 8,863 (706,641)
Total Investment Loss 416,948 (149,266)
Expenditure
Management fee 13 108,405 146,592
Trustee’s fee 14 6,194 8,377
Transaction cost 10,314 12,066
Audit fee 627 -
Other expenses 1,213 592
Total Expenditure 126,755 167,627
Net Income/ (Loss) Before Tax 290,193 (316,893)
Income Tax Expense 15 (4,425) (7,679)
Net Income/ (Loss) After Tax/Total
Comprehensive Income/ (Loss) For The Period 285,768 (324,572)
Net Gain/ (Loss) After Tax Is Made Up Of:
Realised loss (26,987) (4,428,541)
Unrealised gain 312,755 4,103,969
285,768 (324,572)
The accompanying Notes form an integral part of the Financial Statements.
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UNAUDITED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSET VALUE
For 6-month Period Ended 31 December 2019
Unitholders’
capital
Realised reserve Unrealised
reserve
Total net asset
value
RM RM RM RM
As of 1 July 2018 21,684,376 4,664,456 (3,751,041) 22,597,791
Amounts paid for units
cancelled
(2,864,560) - (2,864,560)
Total comprehensive loss for
the period
-
(324,572)
(324,572)
Unrealised gain transferred
to unrealised reserve
-
(4,103,970) 4,103,970
-
As of 31 December 2018 18,819,816 235,914 352,929 19,408,659
As of 1 July 2019
15,139,107
939,690 (60,058)
16,018,739
Amounts received from units
created
1,000,000 - 1,000,000
Amounts paid for units
cancelled
(1,325,688) - (1,325,688)
Total comprehensive income
for the period
-
285,768
285,768 Unrealised gain transferred
to unrealised reserve
-
(312,755) 312,755
-
As of 31 December 2019 14,813,419 912,703 252,697 15,978,819
The accompanying Notes form an integral part of the Financial Statements
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UNAUDITED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For 6-month Period Ended 31 December 2019
1.7.2019 to 1.7.2018 to
31.12.2019 31.12.2018
Cash Flows From Operating And Investing Activities RM RM
Dividend income received 72,750 82,060
Proceeds from disposal of investments 8,507,430 4,668,861
Interest received 343,587 515,840
Investment income from preference shares 75,000 -
Other income - 40
Purchase of investments (4,922,305) (3,735,809)
Management fee paid (108,562) (149,664)
Trustee’s fee paid (6,204) (8,552)
Transaction cost paid (9,729) (11,551)
Tax paid (5,718) (5,261)
Payment for other fees and expenses (12,290) (12,164)
Net Cash From Financing Activities 3,933,959 1,343,800
Cash Flows Used In Financing Activities
Proceeds from units created 1,000,000 -
Payment for cancellation of units (1,325,688) (2,864,560)
Net Cash Used In Financing Activities (325,688) (2,864,560)
Net Increase/(Decrease) In Cash And Cash Equivalents 3,608,271 (1,520,760)
Cash And Cash Equivalents At Beginning Of Period 1,379,299 2,292,382
Cash And Cash Equivalents At End Of Period 4,987,570 771,622
Cash and cash equivalents consist of the following amounts: 2019 2018
RM RM
Short-term deposits 4,983,871 763,536
Cash at bank 3,699 8,086
4,987,570 771,622
The accompanying Notes form an integral part of the Financial Statements.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1 GENERAL INFORMATION
Areca enhancedINCOME Fund (“the Fund”) was established pursuant to a Trust Deed dated 12
March 2007 as modified by the First Supplemental Deed dated 27 June 2007, Second
Supplemental Deed dated 14 April 2008, Third Supplemental Deed dated 21 October 2008,
Fourth Supplemental Master Deed dated 10 April 2009, Fifth Supplemental Master Deed dated
12 March 2013 and Sixth Supplemental Master Deed dated 6 September 2013 between Areca
Capital Sdn Bhd as the Manager, the Trustee and all the registered unitholders of the Fund (“the
Deed”).
The principal activity of the Fund is to invest in investments as defined under the Schedule 7 of
the Deed, which include stocks securities of Malaysian companies listed on permitted Stock
Exchange(s), fixed income securities and deposits with bank or financial institutions. The Fund
commenced operations on 30 July 2007 and will continue its operations until terminated by the
Trustee in accordance with Part 12 of the Deed.
The objective of the Fund is to provide long term investors with high level of income stream and
an opportunity for capital appreciation. Any material change to the investment objective of the
Fund would require unit holders’ approval.
The Manager of the Fund is Areca Capital Sdn Bhd, a company incorporated in Malaysia. Its
principal activities are managing private and unit trust funds.
2 BASIS OF PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The financial statements of the Fund have been prepared in accordance with Malaysian Financial
Reporting Standards (“MFRSs”) and International Financial Reporting Standards(''IFRSs'').
Adoption of New Standards, Amendments to MFRSs and Issues Committee
Interpretation (“IC Interpretation”)
The Fund has applied the following Standards and Amendments for the first time for the financial
period beginning on 1 July 2018:
The adoption of these relevant new MFRSs, Amendments to MFRSs and IC Interpretation did not
result in significant changes in the accounting policies of the Fund and has no significant effect on
the financial performance or position of the Fund except for the adoption of MFRS 9 as stated
below.
MFRS 9 Financial Instruments
MFRS 9 replaces MFRS 139, Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement (“MFRS 139”)
and introduces new requirements for classification and measurement of financial instruments, impairment and disclosure requirements. Retrospective application is required, but restatement of
comparative information is not compulsory.
(i) Classification and measurement of financial instruments:
From 1 July 2018, the Fund applied the following MFRS 9 classification approach to all types
of financial assets:
• Investments in debt instruments: There are 3 subsequent measurement categories:
amortised cost, fair value with changes either recognised through other
comprehensive income (“FVTOCI”) or through profit or loss (“FVTPL”).
• Investments in equity instruments: These instruments are always measured at fair
value with changes in fair value presented in profit or loss unless the Fund has made
an irrevocable choice to present changes in fair value in other comprehensive income
for investments that are not held for trading.
MFRS 9 Financial Instruments (IFRS 9 issued by IASB in July 2014)
MFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Amendments to MFRSs Annual Improvements to MFRSs 2014-2016 Cycle
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• The new accounting policies for classification and measurement of financial
instruments under MFRS 9 are set out in Note 3.
The table below illustrates the classification and measurement of financial assets and
financial liabilities under MFRS 139 and MFRS 9 at the date of initial application, 1
July 2018.
Original measurement
category under MFRS
139
New measurement
category under MFRS 9
Finance assts
Other receivables Loan and receivables At amortised cost
Short-term deposits Loan and receivables At amortised cost
Cash at bank Loan and receivables At amortised cost
Financial liabilities
Other payables and accrued
expenses
Other financial liabilities At amortised cost
(ii) Impairment of financial assets
From 1 July 2018, the Fund applied the expected credit losses (“ECL”) model to determine
impairment on financial assets at amortised cost. The new accounting policies for
impairment under MFRS 9 are set out in Note 3. There is no impact on impairment upon the
adoption of MFRS 9.
Standards, Issue Committee (“IC”) Interpretation and Amendments in Issue But Not
Yet Effective
At the date of authorisation for issue of these financial statements, the new and revised
Standards, IC Interpretation and Amendments which were in issue but not yet effective and not
early adopted by the Fund are as listed below:
MFRS 16 Leases1
Amendments to:
MFRS 3 Business Combinations – Definition of Business2
MFRS 9 Prepayment Features with Negative Compensation1
MFRS 17 Insurance Contracts3
MFRS 10 and MFRS 128 Sale or Contribution of Assets between an Investor and its
Associate or Joint Venture4
MFRS 101 and MFRS 108 Definition of Material2
MFRS 128 Long-term Interests in Associates and Joint Ventures1
MFRS 119 Plan Amendment, Curtailment or Settlement1
IC interpretation 23 Uncertainty over Income Tax Treatments1
References to the Conceptual Framework in MFRS Standards2
Annual Improvements to MFRSs 2015 - 2017 Cycle 1 1 Effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1st January 2019 2 Effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1st January 2020 3 Effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1st January 2021 4 Effective date deferred to a date to be announced by MASB
The Manager of the Fund anticipates that the abovementioned Standards, IC Interpretations
and Amendments will be adopted in the annual financial statements of the Fund when they
become effective and that the adoption of these Standards, IC Interpretations and Amendments
will have no material impact on the financial statements of the Fund in the period of initial
application.
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3 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Accounting
The financial statements of the Fund have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Historical cost is generally based on the fair value of the consideration given in exchange for
assets.
Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an
orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, regardless of whether
that price is directly observable or estimated using another valuation technique. In estimating the
fair value of an asset or a liability, the Fund takes into account the characteristics of the asset or
liability if market participants would take those characteristics into account when pricing the asset
or liability at the measurement date. Fair value for measurement and/or disclosure purposes in
these financial statements is determined on such a basis, except for share-based payment
transactions that are within the scope of MFRS 2, leasing transactions that are within the scope of
MFRS 117, and measurements that have some similarities to fair value but are not fair value,
such as net realisable value in MFRS 102 or value in use in MFRS 136.
In addition, for financial reporting purposes, fair value measurements are categorised into Level 1,
2 or 3 based on the degree to which the inputs to the fair value measurements are observable
and the significance of the inputs to the fair value measurement in its entirety, which are
described as follows:
• Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or
liabilities that the entity can access at the measurement date;
• Level 2 inputs are inputs, other than quoted prices included within Level 1, that are
observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; and
• Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.
The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
Income Recognition
Interest income from unquoted fixed income securities and short-term deposits is recognised on a
time proportion basis that reflects the effective yield on the asset.
Dividend income from collective investment scheme is recognised based on the date when the
rights to receive the dividend has been established.
Realised gain and loss on disposal of investments is arrived at based on net sales proceeds less
carrying value and from reversal of prior year’s unrealised gains and losses for financial
instruments which were realised (i.e. sold, redeemed or matured) during the reporting period.
Unrealised gains and losses comprise changes in the fair value of financial instruments for the
reporting period.
Transaction Costs
Transaction costs are costs incurred to acquire or dispose financial assets or liabilities at fair value
through profit or loss. They include fees and commissions paid to agents, advisors, brokers and
dealers. Transaction costs, when incurred, are immediately recognised in the profit or loss.
Income Tax
Income tax comprises Malaysian corporate tax for the reporting period, which is measured using
the tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the end of the reporting period.
No deferred tax is recognised as no temporary differences have been identified.
Distribution
Distributions are at the discretion of the Trustee. A distribution to the Fund’s unitholders is
accounted for as a deduction from realised reserve. A proposed distribution is recognised as a
liability in the period in which it is approved by the Trustee.
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Functional and Presentation Currency
The financial statements are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment
in which the Fund operates (“functional currency”). The financial statements are presented in
Ringgit Malaysia (“RM”), which is also its functional currency.
Unitholders’ Capital
The unitholders’ contributions to the Fund meet the definition of puttable instruments classified as
equity instruments under the revised MFRS 132 “Financial Instruments: Presentation”.
The units in the Fund are puttable instruments which entitle the unitholders to a pro-rata share of
the net asset value of the Fund. There is no contractual obligation to deliver cash or another
financial asset other than the obligation on the Fund to repurchase the units. The total expected
cash flows from the units in the Fund over the life of the units are based on the change in the net
asset value of the Fund.
Creation and Cancellation of Units
The Fund issues cancellable units, which are cancelled at the unitholder’s option and are classified
as equity. Cancellable units can be put back to the Fund at any time for cash equal to a
proportionate share of the Fund’s net assets value. The outstanding units is carried at the
redemption amount that is payable at the net assets value if the holder exercises the right to put
the unit back to the Fund.
Units are created and cancelled at the holder’s option at prices based on the Fund’s net asset
value per unit at the time of creation or cancellation. The Fund’s net asset value per unit is
calculated by dividing the net assets attributable to unitholders with the total number of
outstanding units.
Financial Instruments
MFRS 9 replaces the provisions of MFRS 139 that relates to the recognition, classification and
measurement of the financial assets and financial liabilities, derecognition of the financial
instruments and impairment of financial assets. The adoption of MFRS 9 ‘Financial Instruments’
from 1 July 2018 resulted in changes in accounting policies and adjustments to the amounts
recognised in the financial statements. The Fund has elected to apply the limited exemption in
MFRS 9 relating to transition for classification and measurement and impairment, and accordingly
has not restated comparative periods in the year of initial application.
As a consequence:
(a) any adjustments to carrying amounts of financial assets or liabilities are recognised at
the beginning of the current reporting period, with the difference recognised in opening
retained earnings;
(b) financial assets are not reclassified in the statements of financial position for the
comparative period; and
(c) provisions for impairment have not been restated in the comparative period.
Financial Assets
Accounting policies applied from 1 July 2018
(i) Classification
From 1 July 2018, the Fund classified its financial assets in the following measurement
categories:
• those to be measured subsequently at fair value (either through other
comprehensive income or through profit or loss), and
• those to be measured at amortised cost
The classification depends on the entity’s business model for managing the financial
assets and the contractual terms of the cash flows.
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For assets measured at fair value, gains and losses will either be recorded in profit or
loss or other comprehensive income. For investments in equity instruments that are not
held for trading, the Fund can make an irrevocable election at the time of initial
recognition to account for the equity investment either at fair value through other
comprehensive income (“FVTOCI”) or fair value through profit or loss (“FVTPL”).
(ii) Recognition and derecognition
Regular way purchases and sales of financial assets are recognised on trade-date, the
date on which the Fund commits to purchase or sell the asset. Financial assets are
derecognised when the rights to receive cash flows from the financial assets have
expired or have been transferred and the Fund has transferred substantially all the risks
and rewards of ownership.
(iii) Measurement
At initial recognition, the Fund measures a financial asset at its fair value plus, in the
case of a financial asset not at FVTPL, transaction costs that are directly attributable to
the acquisition of the financial asset. Transaction costs of financial assets carried at
FVTPL are expenses in profit or loss.
Financial assets with embedded derivatives are considered in their entirety when
determining whether their cash flows are solely payments of principal and interest
(“SPPI”).
Impairment of financial assets
Accounting policies applied from 1 July 2018
The Fund assesses at the end of each reporting period whether there is any objective evidence
that a financial asset is impaired.
The measurement of expected credit losses (“ECL”) is a function of the probability of default, loss
given default (i.e. the magnitude of the loss if there is a default) and the exposure at default. The
assessment of the probability of default and loss given default is based on historical data adjusted
by forward-looking information. As for the exposure at default, for financial assets, this is
represented by the financial assets’ gross carrying amount at the end of each reporting period.
The impairment methodology applied depends on whether there has been a significant increase in
credit risk.
The Fund applies the simplified approach under MFRS 9 which requires expected lifetime loss to
be recognised from initial recognition. The expected loss allowance is based on provisional matrix.
Derecognition of Financial Assets
The Fund derecognises a financial asset only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from
the asset expire, or when it transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards
of ownership of the asset to another entity. If the Fund neither transfer nor retain substantially all
the risks and rewards of ownership and continues to control the transferred asset, the Fund
recognises its retained interest in the asset and an associated liability for amounts it may have to
pay. If the Fund retains substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of a transferred
financial asset, the Fund continue to recognise the financial asset and also recognises a
collateralised borrowing for the proceeds received.
Equity instruments
An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the Fund
after deducting all of its liabilities. Equity instruments issued by the Fund are recognised at the
proceeds received, net of direct issue costs.
Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are classified as measured at amortised cost or FVTPL.
A financial liability is any liability with contractual obligation to deliver cash or another financial
asset to another enterprise, or to exchange financial instruments with another enterprise under
conditions that are potentially unfavourable.
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(a) Financial liabilities at FVTPL
Financial liabilities are classified as at FVTPL when financial liabilities are either
held for trading or it is designated as at FVTPL. Financial liabilities at FVTPL are
measured at fair value at the end of each reporting period, with any fair value
gains or losses recognised in profit or loss.
For financial liabilities where it is designated as fair value through profit or loss
upon initial recognition, the Company recognises the amount of change in fair
value of the financial liability that is attributable to change in credit risk in the
other comprehensive income and remaining amount of the change in fair value in
the profit or loss, unless the treatment of the effects of changes in the liability’s
credit risk would create or enlarge an accounting mismatch.
(b) Financial liabilities measured subsequently at amortised cost
Financial liabilities that are not held for trading, or designated as at FVTPL, are
measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a
financial liability and of allocating interest expense over the relevant period. The
effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash
payments (including all fees and points paid or received that form an integral
part of the effective interest rate, transaction costs and other premiums or
discounts) through the expected life of the financial liability, or (where
appropriate) a shorter period, to the amortised cost of a financial liability.
A financial liability is derecognised when the obligation under the liability is extinguished. When
an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially
difference terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange
or modification is treated as derecognition of the original liability and the recognition of a new
liability, and the difference in the respective carrying amounts is recognised in profit or loss.
Investments
Investments in quoted securities are classified as at FVTPL and valued at the last market price
quoted on Bursa Malaysia at the end of the reporting period.
Unquoted fixed income securities are classified as FVTPL and are generally valued on a daily basis
with the appropriate prices by reference to quotes published by an approved bond pricing agency
(“BPA”). When no market prices are available or during abnormal market or when the Manager is
of the view that the quotes by the BPA differ from the ‘market price’ by 20 basis points, such
securities will be valued at ‘fair values’ in accordance with the requirements stipulated in the
Guidance Note issued by the Securities Commission Malaysia.
Investment in preference shares are classified as FVTPL and are valued at the latest market price
per unit of such preference shares.
Gains or losses arising from the changes in the fair value of the investments is recognised as
gains or losses from investments in profit or loss and transferred to unrealised reserve.
Classification of Realised and Unrealised Gains and Losses
Unrealised gains and losses comprise changes in the fair value of financial instruments for the
period and from reversal of prior period’s unrealised gains and losses for financial instruments
which were realised (i.e. sold, redeemed or matured) during the reporting period.
Provisions
The Fund recognises a liability as a provision if the outflows required to settle the liability are
uncertain in timing or amount.
A provision for onerous contracts is recognised when the Fund has a present legal or constructive
obligation as a result of a past event, and of which the outflows of resources on settlement are
probable and a reliable estimate of the amount can be made. No provision is recognised if these
conditions are not met.
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Statement of Cash Flows
The Fund adopts the direct method in the preparation of statement of cash flows.
Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less from the
date of acquisition and are readily convertible to cash with insignificant risk of changes in value.
4 CRITICAL ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS AND KEY SOURCES OF ESTIMATION
UNCERTAINTY
(i) Critical judgements in applying accounting policies
In the process of applying the Fund’s accounting policies, which are described in Note 3
above, the Manager is of the opinion that there are no instances of application of judgement
which are expected to have a significant effect on the amounts recognised in the financial
statements.
(ii) Key sources of estimation uncertainty
The Manager believes that there are no key assumptions made concerning the future, and
other key sources of estimation uncertainty at the end of the reporting period, that have a
significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and
liabilities within the next reporting period.
5 INVESTMENTS
Investments designated as FVTPL are as follows:
2019 2018
At aggregate cost Note RM RM
Quoted securities 5(a) 4,322,463 3,108,229 Preference shares 5(b) 1,500,000 1,500,000
Unquoted fixed income securities 5(c) 4,636,900 13,356,480
10,459,363 17,964,709
2019
2018
At fair value Note RM RM
Quoted securities 5(a) 4,128,260 2,836,222 Preference shares 5(b) 1,500,000 1,500,000
Unquoted fixed income securities 5(c) 5,083,800 13,981,416
10,712,060 18,317,638
Net gain/(loss) on investment at FVTPL comprised:
2019
RM
2018
RM Realised loss on disposals
Unrealised gain on changes in fair values
(303,893) (4,810,610)
312,756 4,103,969
8,863 (706,641)
5(a) Details of quoted securities are as follows:
2019
Shares quoted in Malaysia
No. of Shares
Market Price
Aggregate Cost
Carrying Value Fair Value
Fair
Value as
a % of
Net
Asset Value
Units RM RM RM RM %
Main Market
Construction
Muhibbah Engineering
(M) Berhad 200,000 2.460 555,605 552,000 492,000 3.08
Consumer Products
Genting Malaysia
Berhad 380,000 3.290 1,192,316 1,223,952 1,250,200 7.83
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2019
Shares quoted in
Malaysia
No. of
Shares
Market
Price
Aggregate
Cost
Carrying
Value Fair Value
Fair Value as
a % of
Net
Asset
Value
Units RM RM RM RM %
Consumer Products
Impiana Hotels Berhad 21,000,000 0.020 575,000 575,000 420,000 2.63
Total 1,767,316 1,798,952 1,670,200 10.46
Financial Services
Malayan Banking
Berhad 54,000 8.640 463,504 463,504 466,560 2.92
Syarikat Takaful
Malaysia
Keluarga Berhad 80,000 5.700 456,208 456,208 456,000 2.85
Total 919,712 919,712 922,560 5.77
Industrial Products
& Services
Scicom (MSC) Bhd 350,000 1.250 549,130 287,000 437,500 2.74
Technology
JF Technology Bhd 100,000 1.520 129,540 129,540 152,000 0.95
Pentamaster
Corporation Bhd 100,000 4.540 401,160 401,160 454,000 2.84
Total 530,700 530,700 606,000 3.79
Total quoted securities 4,322,463 4,088,363 4,128,260 25.84
2018
Main Market
Construction
Gamuda Berhad 200,000 2.340 445,700 445,700 468,000 2.41
Muhibbah Engineering
(M) Berhad 50,000 2.790 101,000 150,000 139,500 0.72
Total 546,700 595,700 607,500 3.13
Consumer Products
Genting Malaysia
Berhad 330,000 3.020 1,003,266 1,003,266 996,600 5.13
Financial Services
Malayan Banking
Berhad 53,504 9.500 488,170 494,028 508,288 2.62
Industrial Products
& Services
Scicom (MSC) Bhd 202,600 1.050 375,087 403,174 212,730 1.10
Properties
LBS Bina Group Bhd 798,600 0.640 695,006 698,775 511,104 2.63
Total quoted securities 3,108,229 3,194,943 2,836,222 14.61
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5(b) Details of preference shares are as follows:
2019
Preference shares
Quantity Units
Valuation Price
Aggregate Cost
Carrying Value
Fair Value
Fair Value as
a % of
Net
Asset Value
RM RM RM RM RM %
Nova Mulia Development Sdn
Bhd (NR) 2020/10.00 1,500,000 1.00 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 9.39
2018
Preference shares
Quantity Units
Valuation Price
Aggregate Cost
Carrying Value
Fair Value
Fair Value as
a % of
Net
Asset Value
RM RM RM RM RM %
Nova Mulia Development Sdn
Bhd (NR) 2020/10.00 1,500,000 1.00 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 7.73
5(c) Details of unquoted fixed income securities are as follows:
2019
Issuer (rating) maturity/ coupon (%)
Nominal Value
Valuation Price
Aggregate Cost
Carrying Value
Market Value
Market
Value as
a % of
Net Asset Value
RM RM RM RM RM %
Bonds
Eastern & Oriental Berhad (NR)
2020/2.00 2,500,000 99.359 2,108,700 2,436,150 2,483,975 15.55
DRB-Hicom Berhad (A) 2020/7.50 2,000,000 101.010 2,016,400 2,040,440 2,020,200 12.64
Lebuhraya DUKE Fasa 3 Sdn
Berhad (AA-) 2037/6.23 500,000 115.925 511,800 573,470 579,625 3.63
Total bonds 4,636,900 5,050,060 5,083,800 31.82
Total 2019 Investments
10,459,363 10,638,423 10,712,060 67.05
2018
Issuer (rating) maturity/ coupon (%)
Nominal Value
Valuation Price
Aggregate Cost
Carrying Value
Market Value
Market
Value as
a % of
Net Asset Value
RM RM RM RM RM %
Bonds
Eastern & Oriental Berhad (NR)
2020/2.00 4,000,000 95.6054 3,352,800 3,753,104 3,824,216 19.70 Alpha Circle Berhad (AA-)
2019/5.15 3,000,000 100.1680 3,000,000 2,996,400 3,005,040 15.48
Hong Leong Bank Berhad (AA2)
2039/8.25 2,500,000 102.5820 2,475,000 2,603,250 2,564,550 13.21 DRB-Hicom Berhad (A-)
2114/7.50 2,000,000 100.1310 2,016,400 1,995,120 2,002,620 10.32
AmBank (M) Berhad (A1)
2039/8.25 1,000,000 102.3750 1,000,000 1,038,490 1,023,750 5.28
Lebuhraya DUKE Fasa 3 Sdn Berhad (AA-) 2037/6.23 500,000 109.2950 511,800 541,095 546,475 2.82
Al Dzahab Assets Berhad (AAA)
2021/5.50 500,000 102.7770 500,000 513,705 513,885 2.65
DRB-Hicom Berhad (A+) 2019/5.90 500,000 100.1760 500,480 500,615 500,880 2.58
Total bonds 13,356,480 13,941,779 13,981,416 72.04
Total 2018 Investments
17,964,709 18,636,722 18,317,638 94.38
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6 OTHER RECEIVABLES
2019 2018
RM RM
Amount due from a stockbroker 240,147 168,534
Other receivables from:
Unquoted fixed income securities 59,262 218,965 Preference shares 23,014 -
Dividend receivable 16,000 -
Short-term deposits 1,599 651
340,022 388,150
7 SHORT-TERM DEPOSITS
Short-term deposits represent deposits placed with local licensed financial institutions.
The effective average interest rate for short-term deposits is 3.05% per annum (2018: 3.27%
per annum) and the average maturity period is 10 days (2018: 9 days).
8 UNITHOLDERS’ CAPITAL
---------2019---------- --------2018----------
No. of units RM No. of units RM
At beginning of period 33,737,706 15,139,107 47,458,971 21,684,376
Created during the period 2,063,983 1,000,000 - -
Cancelled during the period (2,782,577) (1,325,688) (5,975,458) (2,864,560)
At end of period 33,019,112 14,813,419 41,483,513 18,819,816
9 UNREALISED RESERVE
2019 2018
RM RM
At beginning of period (60,058) (3,751,041)
Net unrealised gain attributable to investments held at fair
value through profit or loss 312,755 4,103,970
At end of period 252,697 352,929
Investments: At fair value 10,712,060 18,317,638
At cost (10,459,363) (17,964,709)
Unrealised reserve 252,697 352,929
10 REALISED RESERVE
2019 2018 RM RM
At beginning of the period 939,690 4,664,456
Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the period 285,768 (324,572)
Net unrealised gain transferred to unrealised reserve (312,755) (4,103,970)
At end of the period 912,703 235,914
11 OTHER PAYABLES AND ACCRUED EXPENSES
2019 2018
RM RM
Accruals consist of:
Management fee 18,288 23,185
Trustee’s fee 1,045 1,325
Tax agent’s fee 4,000 4,000
Advance coupon 37,500 37,500 Others - 323
60,833 66,333
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12 NET ASSET VALUE PER UNIT
The net asset value per unit is calculated by dividing the net assets value attributable to
unitholders of RM15,978,819 (2018: RM19,408,659) as of 31 December 2019 by 33,019,112
units (2018: 41,483,513 units) in issue as of 31 December 2019.
13 MANAGEMENT FEE
The Schedule 8 of the Master Deed provides that the Manager is entitled to an annual
management fee at a rate not exceeding 2.50% per annum computed daily on the net asset
value of the Fund before the deduction of the management fee and Trustee’s fee for the relevant
day. The management fee provided for in the financial statements amounted to 1.40% (2018:
1.40%) per annum for the period.
14 TRUSTEE’S FEE
The Schedule 9 of the Master Deed provides that the Trustee is entitled to an annual Trustee’s
fee at a rate not exceeding 0.50% per annum computed daily on the net asset value of the Fund
before the deduction of the management fee and Trustee’s fee for the relevant day. The
Trustee’s fee provided for in the financial statements amounted to 0.08% (2018: 0.08%) per
annum for the period.
15 INCOME TAX EXPENSES
2019 2018
RM RM
Estimated tax payable:
Current period 4,425 7,679
In accordance with Schedule 6 of the Income Tax Act, 1967, interest income earned by the
Fund is exempted from tax. Gains arising from realisation of investments and investment
income from preference shares are not treated as income pursuant to Paragraph 61(1)(b) of
the Income Tax Act, 1967.
Pursuant to Public Ruling No. 7/2013 in Unit Trust Funds and Paragraph 12B, Schedule 6 of the
Income Tax Act, 1967, single-tier dividends distributed by a resident company will be exempted
from tax in Malaysia.
A reconciliation of income tax expense applicable to net (loss)/income before tax at the
applicable statutory income tax rate to income tax expense at the effective income tax rate of
the Fund is as follows:
2019 2018
RM RM
Net income/(loss) before tax 290,193 (316,893)
Tax at statutory tax rate of 24% 69,646 (76,054) Tax effects of:
Income not subject to tax
(97,940)
(133,770)
Expenses non deductible for tax 32,719 217,503
Tax expenses for the period 4,425 7,679
16 MANAGEMENT EXPENSES RATIO AND PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Management Expense Ratio (MER)
Management expense ratio for the Fund is 0.76% (2018: 0.75%) for the financial period ended
31 December 2019. The management expense ratio which includes management fee, Trustee’s
fee and other expenses, is calculated as follows:
MER = (A + B + C) ÷ D x 100
A = Management fee C = Other expenses
B = Trustee’s fee D = Average net asset value of Fund
The average net asset value of the Fund for the financial period is RM15,359,560 (2018:
RM20,770,189).
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Portfolio Turnover Ratio (PTR)
The portfolio turnover ratio for the Fund is 0.18 times (2018: 0.19 times) for the financial period
ended 31 December 2019. The portfolio turnover is derived from the following calculation:
(Total acquisition for the financial period + total disposal for financial the period) ÷ 2
Average net asset value of the Fund for the period calculated on a daily basis
Where: total acquisition for the financial period = RM4,922,648 (2018: RM3,735,809)
total disposal for the financial period = RM748,163 (2018: RM4,087,911)
17 UNITS HELD BY THE MANAGER AND RELATED PARTIES
As of end of the financial period, the total number and value of units held by the Manager and
related parties are as follows:
2019 No. of units RM
The Manager 2,076,542 1,004,839
2018 No. of units RM
The Manager -
The directors of the Manager are of the opinion that the transactions with the related parties
have been entered into in the normal course of business and have been established on terms
and conditions that are not materially different from that obtainable in transactions with
unrelated parties.
18 TRADE WITH BROKERS/DEALERS
Details of transactions with brokers/dealers are as follows:
Brokers/Dealers
Value of Trades
% of
Total Trades Fees
% of Total
Brokerage Fee
RM % RM %
2019
Affin Hwang Investment Bank
Berhad
5,794,000
28.03
-
-
Hong Leong Investment Bank
Berhad
4,240,000
20.51
-
-
CIMB Bank Berhad 3,034,000 14.68 - -
Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad 1,998,849 9.67 - -
KAF Investment Bank Berhad 1,670,000 8.08 - -
RHB Investment Bank Berhad 1,496,334 7.24 4,517 43.80
Maybank Investment Bank Berhad 1,277,240 6.18 3,424 33.19
CGSCIMB Investment Bank Berhad 898,044 4.35 2,373 23.01
Malayan Banking Berhad 260,000 1.26 - -
20,668,467 100.00 10,314 100.00
2018
KAF Investment Bank Berhad 7,688,000 46.59 - -
Hong Leong Investment Bank
Berhad
3,665,700
22.22
-
-
Maybank Investment Bank Berhad 2,784,466 16.88 8,596 71.24
CIMB Bank Berhad 1,343,000 8.14 - -
RHB Investment Bank Berhad 963,211 5.84 3,316 27.48
Affin Hwang Investment Bank
Berhad
55,000
0.33
154
1.28
16,499,377 100.00 12,066 100.00
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19 RISK MANAGEMENT POLICIES
FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
The Fund seeks to provide high level of income stream and an opportunity for capital
appreciation by investing principally in fixed income securities and long term bonds and a small
portion in equity and equities-related securities. In order to meet its stated investment
objectives, the Fund utilises risk management for both defensive and proactive purposes.
Rigorous analysis of sources of risk in the portfolio is carried out and the following policies are
implemented to provide effective ways to reduce future risk and enhance future returns within
the Fund’s mandate.
The key risks faced by the Fund are credit risk, liquidity risk and market risk (including interest
rate risk and price risk) on its investments and capital risk.
Categories of Financial Instruments 2019 2018
Financial assets RM RM
Carried at FVTPL:
Unquoted fixed income securities 5,083,800 13,981,416
Preference shares 1,500,000 1,500,000
Quoted securities 4,128,260 2,836,222
Amortised cost:
Other receivables 340,022 388,150
Short-term deposits 4,983,871 763,536
Cash at bank 3,699 8,086
Financial liabilities
Amortised cost
Other payables and accrued expenses 60,833 66,333
Tax liabilities - 2,418
Credit risk management
Credit risk is the risk that the counterparty to a financial instrument will cause a financial loss for
the Fund by failing to discharge an obligation. The Fund is exposed to the risk of credit-related
losses that can occur as a result of a counterparty or issuer being unable or unwilling to honour
its contractual obligations to make timely repayments of interest, principal and proceeds from
realisation of investments.
The Manager manages the Fund’s credit risk by undertaking credit evaluation and close
monitoring of any changes to the issuer/counterparty’s credit profile to minimise such risk. It is
the Fund’s policy to enter into financial instruments with reputable counterparties.
The Fund’s maximum exposure to credit risk is represented by the carrying amount of each class
of financial assets recognised in the statement of financial position. None of the Fund’s financial
assets were past due or impaired as at 31 December 2019.
The Fund invests only in unquoted investments of at least investment grade as rated by a credit
rating agency. The Fund also invests in government backed/related securities and preference
shares which are not rated by credit rating agency. The following table set out the Fund’s
portfolio of unquoted investments by rating categories:
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Market Value RM
As a % of
unquoted investments
As a % of NAV
Credit rating
2019
Bonds
AA- 579,625 8.80 3.63
A 2,020,200 30.69 12.64
NR 3,983,975 60.51 24.93
6,583,800 100.00 41.20
Credit rating
2018
Bonds
AAA 513,885 3.32 2.65
AA2 2,564,550 16.56 13.21
AA- 3,551,515 22.94 18.30
A1 1,023,750 6.61 5.28
A+ 500,880 3.24 2.58
A- 2,002,620 12.94 10.32
NR 5,324,216 34.39 27.43
15,481,416 100.00 79.77
The following table set out the Fund’s portfolio of investments by industry:
Industry
Short-term
deposits
Unquoted
fixed income
securities
Quoted
securities
Preference
shares
RM RM RM RM
2019
Construction & property development - 579,625
492,000
1,500,000
Consumer Products - - 1,670,200 -
Diversified holdings - 2,020,200 - -
Finance, insurance and business
services 4,983,871 2,483,975
922,560
-
Industrial products & services - - 437,500 -
Technology - - 606,000 -
4,983,871 5,083,800 4,128,260 1,500,000
2018
Construction & property
development - -
607,500
1,500,000
Consumer Products - - 996,600 -
Diversified holdings - 2,503,500 - -
Finance, insurance and business services 763,536 7,926,401
508,288
-
Industrial products - - 212,730 -
Infrastructures & Utilities - 546,475 - -
Plantation & Agriculture - - - -
Property & real estate - - 511,104 -
Trading/Services - 3,005,040 - -
763,536 13,981,416 2,836,222 1,500,000
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Liquidity risk management
This risk is defined as the ease with which a security can be sold at or near its fair value
depending on the volume traded on the market. The Fund manages its liquidity risk by investing
predominantly in securities that it expects to be able of being converted into cash within 7 days.
The table below summarises the maturity profile of the Fund’s liabilities at the reporting date based on contractual undiscounted repayment obligations:
Up to
1 month
1 - 3
month
3 months
to 1 year
Total
2019 RM RM RM RM
Financial Liabilities:
Non-interest
bearing
Other payables and accrued
expenses
19,333
41,500
-
60,833
2018
Financial Liabilities:
Non-interest
bearing:
Other payables and accruals 24,509 41,824 - 66,333
Tax liabilities - 2,418 - 2,418
Total 24,509 44,242 - 68,751
Market risk management
This is a class of risk that inherently exists in an economy and cannot be avoided by any
business or fund. It is usually due to changes in the economic outlook and affects broad market
confidence. This risk cannot be removed from an investment portfolio, which is solely invested
within that particular market, by diversification.
Therefore, as the Fund presently invests in Malaysian fixed income securities, the performance
of the Fund might go up or down in accordance with the prevailing market risk of Malaysia.
Interest rate risk management
This risk related to movements in the direction of the interest rates that will cause the value of
the securities to fluctuate. The Fund seeks to manage this risk by constructing a fixed income
portfolio with sufficient diverse range of maturities in accordance to the interest rate strategies
developed after thorough evaluation of macroeconomic variables. As interest rates and yield
curves change over time, the Fund may be exposed to a loss in earnings due to the effects of
interest rates on the structure of the statement of financial position.
Interest rate risk sensitivity
Sensitivity to interest rate arises from mismatches in the repricing dates, cash flows and other
characteristics of the assets and their corresponding liability funding. A 50 basis point increase
or decrease is used when reporting interest rate risk internally to key management personnel
and represents Fund Manager’s assessment of the reasonably possible change in interest rates.
The sensitivity is the effect if the assumed changes in interest rates on changes in fair value of
investments for the period, based on revaluing fixed rate financial assets at the end of the
reporting period.
The following table demonstrates the sensitivity of the Fund’s income for the period to a
reasonably possible change if interest rates had been 50 basis points higher/lower and all other
variables were held constant.
Changes in basis points Effect on profit or loss
Increase/(Decrease)
RM
2019
Interest rate +50/-50 57,838/(57,838)
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Changes in basis points Effect on profit or loss
Increase/(Decrease) RM
2018
Interest rate +50/-50 81,225/(81,225)
Price Risk management
Price risk is the risk of unfavourable changes in the fair value of quoted and unquoted fixed
income securities as the result of changes in the levels of the equity indices and the value of
individual securities. The price risk exposure arises from the Fund’s investment in quoted and
unquoted securities.
Price risk sensitivity
Management’s best estimate of the effect on the income for the period due to a reasonably
possible change in price, with all other variables held constant is indicated in the table below:
Changes in price
Effect on profit or loss
Increase/(Decrease)
% RM
2019
Investments +5/-5% 535,603/(535,603)
2018
Investments +5/-5% 915,882/(915,882)
Capital Risk Management
The capital of the Fund is represented by equity consisting of unitholders’ capital and retained
earnings. The amount of equity can change significantly on a daily basis as the Fund is subject to
daily subscriptions and redemptions at the discretion of unitholders. The Fund’s objective when
managing capital is to safeguard the Fund’s ability to continue as a going concern in order to
provide returns for unitholders and benefits for other stakeholders and to maintain a strong
capital base to support the development of the investment activities of the Fund.
20 FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
For quoted securities in general, fair values have been estimated by last done market price
quoted in Bursa Malaysia at the end of the reporting period.
For unquoted fixed income securities, fair values have been estimated by a bond pricing agency
(“BPA”). Where the Manager is of the view that the price quoted by BPA for a specific bond differs
from market price by more than 20 basis points, the Manager may use the market price, provided
that the Manager records its basis for using a non-BPA price, obtains necessary internal approvals
to use the non-BPA price, and keeps an audit trail of all decisions and basis for adopting the use
of non-BPA price.
For quoted securities in general, fair values have been estimated by last done market price
quoted in Bursa Malaysia at the end of the reporting period.
For deposits and placements with financial institutions with maturities of less than twelve months,
the carrying value is a reasonable estimate of fair value.
The carrying amounts of other financial assets and financial liabilities approximate their fair
values due to short maturity of these instruments.
The following table provides an analysis of financial instruments that are measured subsequent to
initial recognition at fair value, grouped into Level 1 to 3 based on the degree to which the fair
value is observable.
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Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
2019 RM RM RM RM
Financial assets at FVTPL
Quoted securities 4,128,260 - - 4,128,260
Preference shares - 1,500,000 - 1,500,000
Unquoted fixed income
securities 5,083,800 - 5,083,800
2018
Financial assets at FVTPL
Quoted securities 2,836,222 - - 2,836,222
Preference shares - 1,500,000 - 1,500,000 Unquoted fixed income
securities 13,981,416 - 13,981,416
There were no transfer between Levels 1 and 2 during the financial period.
21 INTERIM ACCOUNTS
The interim accounts for the 6-month period ended 31 December 2019 have not been audited.
Kuching Branch1st Floor, Sublot 3, Lot 7998, Block16 KCLD, Cha Yi Goldland, Jalan Tun Jugah / Stutong93350 Kuching, SarawakT 082 572 472
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