TIDMHYF

RNS Number : 7895M

Himalayan Fund N.V.

30 August 2013

Extract of the semi-Annual Report 2013

The complete version may be found on

http://www.himalayanfund.nl/annual-reports/

 
 
 Directors' Report 
 
 The Fund 
 
 The Net Asset Value (NAV) per share of your Fund was US$34.65 on June 30(th) 2013, 10.1% lower than the closing NAV 
  on 
 December 31(st) , 2012. Over the same period, the Fund's performance benchmark, the S&P CNX Nifty index in US$ terms, 
  fell by 
 9.4%. Thus, your Fund underperformed its benchmark by 0.7%. For comparison purposes, the Transaction Price for the 
  Fund's 
 shares was US$39.31 on January 4(th) , the first Execution Day of 2013 and on June 28(th) , the last Execution Day 
  of the period under 
 review, the Transaction Price was US$33.93, a decline of 13.7%. Over the comparable period, the benchmark index lost 
  10.6%, 
 including Rupee depreciation of 8.5% against the US dollar. 
 
 The number of Ordinary Shares held by third parties on December 31, 2012 was 366,411; by mid-year, this had fallen 
  to 347,373. 
 The net turnover in the Fund's Ordinary Shares in the first half of this year was just 5.2%. The first half of 2013 
  was characterized by 
 highly volatile sentiment in global equity markets in spite of slowly improving economic conditions in some major developed 
  markets. 
 Equity market trading was dominated by short-term liquidity swings which made it difficult to sustain long-term views. 
  Investment in 
 emerging markets demands long-term commitment and we believe that India will reward us in the fullness of time. In 
  the meantime, 
 we commend our shareholders for their loyalty. 
 
 The Market 
 
 In the first half of 2013, the MSCI World Index grew by 4.7%, a return comparable to the same period in 2012. At the 
  level of 
 individual markets, however, we had the curate's egg: good in parts. First, it is worth noting that on the 21(st) of 
  May, the MSCI World 
 Index was ahead by 11.7% year-to-date. That marked the start of volatility games, driven by mindless speculation about 
  the effects 
 of the Fed withdrawing the exceptional monetary stimulus of Quantitative Easing. This stoked waves of liquidity flows 
  into and out of 
 risk assets as the media presented the prospective "tapering" as fiscal tightening and pushed up long-bond yields. 
  Emerging 
 markets, not least India, suffered exceptional outflows, notably from recently liberated bond markets in India's case. 
  Equity trading 
 became highly concentrated in a small range of shares, as regional ETFs traded in and out of selected proxy stocks. 
  As a result a 
 small number of stocks drove sharp up and down movements in emerging market indices. By the end of June, only the US 
  (+12.5%) 
 and Japan (+15.4%) were showing net gains over six months. Europe was broadly flat, the UK was down about 2% and the 
  MSCI 
 Emerging Markets Index was down 10.9%, with Latin America down 16% and China down 13%. 
 
 In India, the first quarter saw the benefits of decisive action taken by Finance Minister Chidambaram to rein in the 
  fiscal deficit, 
 which was held to 4.8% of GDP for the fiscal year ended on March 31(st) , mostly thanks to restraining current expenditure. 
  Mr. 
 Chidambaram drove home the message of fiscal prudence in his budget for the new fiscal year, with a deficit target 
  of 5%. Key 
 elements of the plan to achieve this included market pricing for petrol and the progressive removal of the diesel subsidy 
  over 
 eighteen months of price increases. Sentiment was further boosted by the RBI finally recognizing a softening trend 
  in WPI inflation 
 by cutting policy rates as a gesture to stimulating growth. The Finance Minister went further, assuring the market 
  of his intention to 
 facilitate and welcome increasing flows of foreign direct investment (FDI) by lifting restrictions on foreign control 
  in key sectors. He 
also established a Cabinet Committee on Investment, charged with breaking through bottlenecks in regulatory and environmental 
 
 processes which have been identified as having derailed public sector investment projects. The object being to prompt 
  the private 
 sector also to revive investment as a driver of growth by expanding capacity to meet increased demand from the public 
  sector. 
 
 India's current account deficit was a major concern as a weaker global economy depressed exports. The price of oil 
  is a key factor in 
 the balance of payments and it remained stronger than expected. Gold is another key import and when the market price 
  dropped in 
 the first quarter, Indian retail demand surged, causing an unwelcome spike in imports. With the current account deficit 
  under 
 pressure, the Rupee was subjected to sharply higher selling pressure, thereby accentuating the CAD. So, in macroeconomic 
  terms, 
 the first half of this year saw a deteriorating CAD, slowing growth, moderating inflation, tentative steps in monetary 
  easing and a 
 sharp depreciation of the Rupee. 
 
 The market consequences included dramatic withdrawals of foreign liquidity especially from the debt market, a sharp 
  contraction in 
 market breadth, more volatility and a wide divergence in behaviour between front-line stocks and the mid-and small-cap 
  sectors. In 
 spite of this, foreign interest in Indian equities remained close to all-time peak levels as investors recognized attractive 
  valuations of 
 the best stocks in a historical context. The market price/earnings ratio, at just below 14 times earnings, is just 
  below the middle of its 
 historical range. Indian equities enjoy an historic premium over other emerging markets for reasons of breadth, depth, 
  liquidity and 
 regulatory history, to say nothing of 150 years of trading 
  in stocks. 
 
 We are now within a year of the next general election in the world's largest democracy. Not unusually, the outlook 
  is far from certain, 
 although the probability has improved of the outcome delivering a Union government led by one of the two major national 
  parties, 
 Congress or the BJP. Congress's popularity will be restrained by the gallant efforts of Finance Minister Chidambaram 
  to restrain the 
 worst populist inclinations of his party, though the passage of food subsidy legislation may overcome that. The BJP 
  may finally be 
 getting its national campaign act together with the nomination of the first minister of Gujarat as its prime ministerial 
  candidate. 
 Nonetheless, neither major party is guaranteed a majority but both now have a history of delivering economic reform 
  when needed. 
 
 During the first half-year, we responded to the evolving market conditions by cutting the number of holdings in the 
  portfolio and 
 adjusting our sector allocation strategy. We reduced our energy exposure and adjusted our financial sector exposure 
  to cover only 
 private sector entities. We extended our healthcare exposure: though our venture into Wockhardt was a mistake, our 
  strong 
 positions in Lupin and Torrent Pharma generated excellent returns. We cut capital goods and industrials entirely but 
  sustained our 
 exposure to the auto sector, which enjoyed some support from exports. We maintain a strong overweight position in consumer 
 stocks, including Nestle, Pidilite and Titan Industries. We cut our IT holdings as the sector outlook became uncertain, 
  though we 
 held a market position in Infosys and TCS which have since performed strongly.. 
 
 The outlook is dampened by GDP growth looking range-bound between 5 and 6% and the prospects for decisive policy action 
  being 
 constrained by the political calendar. Nonetheless, earnings growth for the leading stocks is still forecast at 14-15% 
  for the current 
 year and we believe that our portfolio is well-placed to benefit. Meanwhile, the current year's monsoon is delivering 
  above-average 
 rainfall with excellent geographical distribution. Record sowing of the kharif crops looks like delivering a welcome 
  boost to rural 
 consumption with harvests helping to drive down food prices. Reservoir capacity and water-table replenishment should 
  ensure the 
 conditions are sustained into the rabi crops as well. Our sector allocation as well as a heightened focus on management 
  quality and 
 governance standards gives us confidence that prospective returns from our portfolio are excellent. 
 
 Administration 
 
 The Fund's website provides access to all regulatory and statutory information on the Fund, the address is: 
 
 www.himalayanfund.nl 
 
 The following important notices were posted to the website during the first half-year; 
 
 On April 5, 2013: an update of the Principles of Fund Governance; 
 
 On May 2, 2013: the appointment of Kas Bank N.V. as listing-and fund agent and bank; 
 
 On June 25, the AGM of the Fund was held in Amsterdam; the Annual Report for 2012 was adopted by unanimous vote and 
  the 
 Directors were discharged from their responsibilities for the year. In anticipation of new rules governing rotation 
  of auditors, Mazars 
 Paardekooper Hoffman Accountants N.V were appointed as auditors to the Fund with effect from 2013. 
 
 Conclusion 
 
 The Directors would like to thank our long-standing shareholders for their continuing support for the Fund in the most 
  difficult market 
 conditions. In their continuing management of the Fund, the Directors review the Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator 
  (SRRI) on a 
 regular basis as prescribed by the regulatory authorities. As at June 30th, the calculation puts the Fund in Category 
  7, the highest 
 risk category. This is not unusual for a fund investing in emerging market equities and the Directors remind shareholders 
  of the risk 
 statements in the Fund's Prospectus which is available for download from the Fund's website. 
 
 
 Amsterdam, August 30, 2013 
 
 Board of Directors 
 Ian McEvatt, Chairman 
 Dwight Makins 
 Robert Meijer 
 Karin van der Ploeg 
 
 
 
 
 
 Financial statements 
 Himalayan Fund N.V. 
 Semi Annual Report 2013 
 
 
 
 Balance sheet 
 (before profit appropriation) 
 
                                                           30-06-2013            31-12-2012 
                                                                  USD   Notes           USD 
 
 Investments 
 Securities                                                11.554.610    4.1     14.040.910 
 
 
 Short term receivables 
 Receivable on security transactions                          490.330    5.1              - 
 Dividend receivable                                           38.494    5.2              - 
 Other receivables                                                  -    5.3         10.038 
 
                                                              528.824                10.038 
 
 Other assets 
 Cash at banks                                                107.826     6         146.282 
 
 Current liabilities (due within one year) 
 Payable on security transactions                              55.994    7.1              - 
 Other liabilities, accruals and deferred income               86.217    7,2         60.704 
 
 Total current liabilities                                    142.211                60.704 
 
 Total of receivables and other assets 
 less current liabilities                                     494.439                95.616 
 
 Total assets less current liabilities                     12.049.049            14.136.526 
                                                    -----------------          ------------ 
 
 
 
 Shareholders' equity 
 Issued capital                                                18.820    8.1         19.059 
 Share premium                                             24.263.721    8.2     24.983.207 
 General reserve                                          -10.865.740    8.3    -12.813.588 
 Undistributed result current year                         -1.367.752    8.4      1.947.848 
 
 Total shareholders' equity                                12.049.049            14.136.526 
                                                    -----------------          ------------ 
 
 
 Net Asset Value per share                                      34,65                 38,54 
 
 
 
 
 Profit & Loss account 
 
                                                     01-01-2013           01-01-2012 
                                                     30-06-2013           30-06-2012 
                                                            USD   Notes          USD 
 
 Income from investments 
 Dividends                                               87.769    9.1       159.460 
 Other income                                             1.285    9,2         4.392 
 
                                                         89.054              163.852 
 
 Capital gains/losses 
 Unrealised price gains/losses on investments          -541.367     4      1.020.133 
 Unrealised currency gains/losses on investments       -371.092     4       -444.841 
 Realised price gains/losses on investments             -24.857     4        300.566 
 Realised currency gains/losses on investments         -304.974     4       -165.215 
 Other exchange differences                             -13.242              -20.366 
 
                                                     -1.255.532              690.277 
 
 Expenses 
 Investment research fees                                71.192   10.1       129.767 
 Other expenses                                         152.158   10.2       161.598 
 
                                                        223.350              291.365 
                                                    -----------          ----------- 
 
 Tax                                                     22.076               15.580 
 
 Total investment result                             -1.367.752              578.344 
                                                    -----------          ----------- 
 
 
 Total investment result per ordinary share               -3,94                 1,34 
 
 
 
 
 Statement of Cash Flows 
 
                                                                             01-01-2013                   01-01-2012 
                                                                             30-06-2013                   30-06-2012 
                                                                                    USD      Notes               USD 
 
 Cash flow from investing activities 
 Income from 
  investments                                                                    89.054        9             163.852 
 Expenses                                                                      -223.350        10           -291.365 
 Tax                                                                             22.076                       15.580 
                                                                   --------------------                 ------------ 
 
 Result of operations                                                          -112.220                     -111.933 
 
 Purchases of 
  investments                                                                  -763.418        4            -499.580 
 Sales of investments                                                         2.007.428        4           1.216.544 
 
                                                                              1.244.010                      716.964 
 
 Change in short term 
  receivables                                                                  -518.786        5             383.147 
 Change in current 
  liabilities                                                                    81.507        7            -314.626 
                                                                   --------------------                 ------------ 
 
                                                                               -437.279                       68.521 
                                                                   --------------------                 ------------ 
 
 Cash flow from investing activities                                            694.511                      673.552 
 
 Cash flow from financing activities 
 Received on shares 
  issued                                                                         82.799        8              86.355 
 Paid on shares 
  purchased                                                                    -802.524        8          -1.392.491 
                                                                   --------------------                 ------------ 
 
 Cash flow from financing activities                                           -719.725                   -1.306.136 
 
 Other exchange 
  differences                                                                   -13.242                      -20.366 
                                                                   --------------------                 ------------ 
 
 Change in cash and cash equivalents                                            -38.456                     -652.950 
 
 Cash and cash equivalents as at 1 January                                      146.282                      719.982 
                                                                   --------------------                 ------------ 
 
 Cash and cash equivalents as at 30 June                                        107.826        6              67.032 
                                                                   --------------------                 ------------ 
 
 
 Notes 
 
 1 General 
 Himalayan Fund N.V. ('the Fund') is an open-end investment company (in Dutch: beleggingsmaatschappij met 
 veranderlijk 
 kapitaal) incorporated under Dutch law and has its statutory seat in Amsterdam. The Fund is listed both on NYSE 
 Euronext 
 Amsterdam and on The London Stock Exchange. 
 
 This semi annual report is prepared in accordance with Part 9 Book 2 of the Dutch Civil Code and the Act on the 
 Financial 
 Supervision (AFS) ("Wet op het financieel toezicht"). Since December 1991 the Fund is licensed to undertake 
 investment 
 activities according to the Act on the Financial Supervision. 
 
 2. Principles of 
 valuation 
 2.1 Investments 
 The investments are valued based on the following principles: 
 - listed securities are valued at the most recent stock market price as at the end of the accounting period which 
  can be 
   considered fair 
   value; 
 - non or low marketable securities are, according to the judgement of the Investment Committee, valued at the best 
  effort 
   estimated price, taking into account the standards which the Investment Committee thinks fit for the valuation of 
    such investments. 
 
 Expenses related to the purchase of investments are included in the cost of investments. 
 Sales charges, if any, are deducted from gross proceeds and will be expressed in the capital gains/losses. 
 
 2.2 Foreign currency 
 translation 
 Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies are translated into US dollars at the rate of exchange as at the 
 balance 
 sheet date. 
 All exchange differences are taken to the profit and loss account. Income and expenses in foreign currencies are 
 translated 
 at the exchange rate as per transaction 
 date. 
 
 
 Rates of exchange as at 30 June 2013, equivalent of 1 US dollar: 
-----------------------------------------------------------------  --------------------  -------------  ------------ 
 Euro                                0,76932                        Srilanka Rupee                         130,40001 
 Indian Rupee                       59,42501                        Bangladesh Taka                         77,75501 
----------------------  --------------------  -------------------  -----------------------------------  ------------ 
 
 2.3 Other assets and 
 liabilities 
 Other assets and liabilities are stated at nominal value. If required, provisions have been taken for irrecoverable 
  receivables. 
 
 2.4 Income 
 recognition 
 principles 
 The result is determined by deducting expenses from the proceeds of dividend, interest and other income in the 
 period 
 under 
 review. The realized revaluations of investments are determined by deducting the purchase price from the sale 
 proceeds. 
 The unrealized revaluations of investments are determined by deducting the purchase price or the balance sheet 
  value 
 at the start of the period under review from the balance sheet value at the end of the period under review. 
 Brokerage fees payable on the acquisition of investments, if any, are considered to be part of the investments 
  costs, 
 and as a result, are not taken to the profit and loss account. 
 
 2.5 Cash flow 
 statement 
 The Cash Flow statement has been prepared according to the indirect method. 
 
 3. Risk Management 
 
 Investing in emerging and developing markets carries risks that are greater than those associated with investment 
  in 
 securities in developed markets. In particular, prospective investors should consider the following: 
 
 3.1 Currency 
 Fluctuations 
 The Fund invests primarily in securities denominated in local currencies whereas the Ordinary Shares are quoted 
  in US 
 dollars. The US dollar price at which the Ordinary Shares are valued is therefore subject to fluctuations in the US 
  dollar/ local 
 currency exchange 
 rate. 
 
 
 
 
 3.2 Counterparty Risk 
 The Fund deals principally in listed stocks traded on the BSE and the NSE in India. 
 All transactions are book-entry and settlement is fully automated. In the event of non-delivery by either side, 
  the 
 transaction fails. In this case recovery can be achieved by delivery against payment or the transaction abandoned. 
 
 3.3 Concentration 
 Risk 
 The investment restrictions for the Fund in section IX INVESTMENT POLICIES of the Prospectus, limit the possibility 
 for concentration of risk by stock and sector. Investors should note that the portfolio will be concentrated 
  in the Indian 
 sub-continent. 
 
 3.4 Market Volatility 
 Securities exchanges in emerging markets are smaller and subject to greater volatility than those in developed 
  markets. 
 The Indian market has in the past experienced significant volatility and there is no assurance that such volatility 
  will not 
 occur in the future. 
 
 3.5 Market Liquidity 
 A substantial proportion of market capitalization and trading value in emerging markets can be represented by a 
 relatively 
 small number of issuers. Also, there is a lower level of regulation and monitoring of the activities of investors, 
  brokers and 
 other market participants than in most developed markets. Disclosure requirements may be less stringent and there 
 may 
 be less public information available about corporate activity. As a result, liquidity may be impaired at times of 
 high 
 volatility. 
 The Indian markets have withstood high volatility in the recent past and recovered momentum because of excellent 
 corporate 
 results. This has shown that the liquidity in the shares of the top companies is strong, as further emphasized by 
 demand 
 for 
 those shares through Depository Receipts in overseas markets. Furthermore, standards of governance and transparency 
  are 
 improving dramatically under the impetus of the regulatory bodies. Other contiguous markets are not necessarily the 
  same 
 and the Fund only invests in them with the utmost care. 
 
 3.6 Fund Liquidity 
 The Fund's rules allow weekly purchases and sales of Ordinary Shares but in order to allow orderly management 
  of the 
 portfolio in the interest of continuing shareholders, the value of purchases may be limited to 5% of the net asset 
  value of 
 the Fund on any one Execution Day. 
 
 3.7 Political Economy 
 The Fund's portfolio may be adversely affected by changes in exchange rates and controls, interest rates, 
 government 
 policies, inflation, taxation, social and religious instability and regional geo-political 
 developments. 
 
 3.8 Legal and Regulatory Compliance 
 The Fund is responsible for ensuring that no action taken by it or by any contracted service provider might cause a 
  breach 
 of any legal or regulatory requirement. The Fund and all of its service providers maintain adequate control 
 procedures 
 to 
 guard against any such occurrence and these procedures are subject to regular review. Should such a breach occur 
 inadvertently, control procedures should detect it and institute corrective action without delay. 
 
 3.9 Financial Crisis 
 Almost uniquely amongst financial markets, the Indian financial sector was insulated against any consequences 
  of the 
 recent financial crisis by the tight control exercised by the RBI. Bank balance sheets were free of toxic assets 
 and 
 capital 
 ratios were maintained. Ratios of non-performing assets remained within historic 
 norms. 
 
 3.10 Credit risk 
 The principal credit risk is counterparty default (i.e., failure by the counterparty to perform as specified in the 
  contract) due to 
 financial impairment or for other reasons. Credit risk is generally higher when a nonexchange-traded or foreign 
 exchange-traded financial instrument is involved. Credit risk is reduced by dealing with reputable counterparties. 
  The Fund 
 manages credit risk by monitoring its aggregate exposure to counterparties. 
 
 
 Notes to the Balance sheet 
                                                                                            30-06-2013    31-12-2012 
 4. Investments                                                                                    USD           USD 
 4.1 Statement of changes in securities 
 Position as at 1 
 January                                                                                    14.040.910    15.188.036 
 Purchases                                                                                     763.418     4.106.469 
 Sales                                                                                      -2.007.428    -7.403.677 
 Unrealised price gains/losses on 
 investments                                                                                  -541.367     2.167.626 
 Unrealised currency gains/losses on 
 investments                                                                                  -371.092     1.093.073 
 Realised price gains/losses on investments                                                    -24.857       411.559 
 Realised currency gains/losses on 
 investments                                                                                  -304.974    -1.522.176 
 
 Position as at 30 
 June                                                                                       11.554.610    14.040.910 
                                                                                         -------------  ------------ 
 
 Historical cost                                                                             8.888.086    10.461.927 
 The portfolio comprises of shares, mainly 
  listed. 
 The total unlisted shares held directly by the Fund amounted to USD 141,557 (31 December 2012: USD 154,417). 
 The portfolio breakdown as at 30 June 2013 is specified on page 19 of this report. 
 
 4.2 Transaction costs 
 The transaction costs for the purchase of investments are capitalized within the historical cost price and for 
  sales the 
 transaction costs are discounted from the sales price. Transaction costs in 2013 are USD 8,654 (2012: USD 6,004). 
 
 5. Receivables 
 5.1 Receivable on security transactions 
 These include transactions still unsettled as at the balance 
  sheet date. 
 
 5.2 Dividend 
 receivable 
 These include dividend accruals which become payable after balance sheet date. 
 
 5.3 Other receivables 
 These include other transactions still unsettled as at the balance sheet date. 
 
 6. Cash at banks 
 This includes immediately due demand deposits at banks. 
 
 7. Current liabilities (due within one 
 year) 
 7.1 Payable on security transactions 
 These include transactions still unsettled as at the balance 
  sheet date. 
 
 7.2 Other liabilities, accruals and 
 deferred 
 income 
 Payable investment 
  reseach fee                                                                                   11.194         7.500 
 Payable 
  administration fee                                                                             5.416         5.493 
 Payable auditors fee                                                                           10.884        29.992 
 Other expenses 
  payable                                                                                       58.723        17.719 
                                                                                         -------------  ------------ 
 
                                                                                                86.217        60.704 
                                                                                         -------------  ------------ 
 
 
 
 8. Shareholders' 
 equity 
 The authorised share capital of the Fund is EUR 60,000 (31 December 2012: EUR 60,000) and consists of: 
                        Ordinary shares of 
  -                     EUR 0.01 each                5.000.100 
                        Priority shares of 
  -                      EUR 0.20 each                    49.995 
                                                                                            30-06-2013    31-12-2012 
 8.1 Issued capital                                                              number            USD           USD 
 Ordinary shares: 
 Position as at 1 
  January                                                                       366.411          4.829         6.092 
 Sold                                                                             2.096             21            40 
 Purchased                                                                      -21.134           -211        -1.070 
 Revaluation                                                                          -            -49          -233 
                                                                   --------------------  -------------  ------------ 
 
 Position as at 30 
  June                                                                          347.373          4.590         4.829 
                                                                   --------------------  -------------  ------------ 
 
 Priority shares: 
 Position as at 1 
  January                                                                        49.995         14.230        14.230 
 Sold                                                                                 -              -             - 
 Revaluation                                                                          -              -             - 
                                                                   --------------------  -------------  ------------ 
 
 Position as at 30 
  June                                                                           49.995         14.230        14.230 
                                                                   --------------------  -------------  ------------ 
 
 Total issued capital                                                                           18.820        19.059 
                                                                                         -------------  ------------ 
 
 
 As at 30 June 2013 the issued and subscribed share capital amounts to:                            EUR           EUR 
 Ordinary shares, par value EUR 0.01 (31 December 2012: EUR 0.01)             4.450.005         44.500        44.500 
 Priority shares, par value EUR 0.20 (31 December 2012: EUR 
  0.20)                                                                          49.995          9.999         9.999 
 
                                                                                                54.499        54.499 
                                                                                         -------------  ------------ 
 
 The Fund became open-ended on 7 April 2000. As at 30 June 2013 a total of 4,102,632 Ordinary Shares have 
 been purchased, meaning that 347,373 Ordinary Shares are still outstanding as at 30 June 2013. Ordinary Shares 
 purchased by the Fund are directly charged against capital and share premium. 
 
 8.2 Share premium                                                                                 USD           USD 
 Position as at 1 
 January                                                                                    24.983.207    28.689.326 
 Received on shares 
  sold                                                                                          82.778       159.769 
 Paid on shares 
 purchased                                                                                    -802.313    -3.866.121 
 Revaluation of 
  outstanding capital                                                                               49           233 
 
 Position as at 30 
 June                                                                                       24.263.721    24.983.207 
                                                                                         -------------  ------------ 
 
 
 
 
                                                                                            30-06-2013    31-12-2012 
                                                                                                   USD           USD 
 8.3 General reserve 
 Position as at 1 
 January                                                                                   -12.813.588    -2.231.440 
 Transferred from undistributed result                                                       1.947.848   -10.582.148 
 
 Position as at 30 
 June                                                                                      -10.865.740   -12.813.588 
                                                                                         -------------  ------------ 
 
 
 8.4 Undistributed 
 result 
 Position as at 1 
 January                                                                                     1.947.848   -10.582.148 
 Transferred to/from general reserve                                                        -1.947.848    10.582.148 
 Total investment 
 result                                                                                     -1.367.752     1.947.848 
 
 Position as at 30 
 June                                                                                       -1.367.752     1.947.848 
                                                                                         -------------  ------------ 
 
 Three years Himalayan Fund N.V. 
 
                                                                             30-06-2013     31-12-2012    31-12-2011 
 Net Asset Value (USD 
 x 1,000) 
 Net Asset Value according to balance 
 sheet                                                                           12.049         14.137        15.896 
 Less: value priority 
  shares                                                                             14             14            14 
                                                                   --------------------  -------------  ------------ 
 
                                                                                 12.035         14.123        15.882 
                                                                   --------------------  -------------  ------------ 
 
 Number of Ordinary 
 Shares 
 outstanding                                                                    347.373        366.411       469.432 
 
 Per Ordinary Share 
 Net Asset Value 
 share (USD)                                                                      34,65          38,54         33,83 
 
 
 Notes to the Profit & Loss account 
 
 9. Income from 
 investments 
 9.1 Dividends 
 This refers to net cash dividends including withholding tax. Stock dividends are considered to be cost free shares. 
 Therefore stock dividends are not presented as income. 
 
 9.2 Other income 
 From March 6, 2009 this refers to the charges of 0.35% received on shares issued and repurchased. 
 These costs are to cover transaction costs in relation with the purchase and sale of Ordinary Shares and are booked 
  as an 
 income for the Fund. 
 
                                                                                            01-01-2013    01-01-2012 
 10. Expenses                                                                               30-06-2013    30-06-2012 
                                                                                                   USD           USD 
 10.1 Investment 
 research fees 
 Research fee                                                                                   66.194       124.767 
 Custody Fee and 
  Charges                                                                                        4.998         5.000 
 
                                                                                                71.192       129.767 
                                                                                         -------------  ------------ 
 
 Expenses directly related to the management of investments, like custody fees and transfer charges as well as other 
  paying 
 agent fees, are deducted from the result. These expenses are included in other investment management fees with the 
  exception 
 of the transfer charges. Transfer charges are accounted for in the investment revaluation reserve. 
 
 10.2 Other expenses 
 Administration Fees 
  and Charges                                                                                   33.922        33.180 
 Company Secretarial and Domiciliation Fees                                                     19.970        19.275 
 Bank Expenses                                                                                   5.047         5.282 
 Regulatory Fees and 
  Charges                                                                                       11.039        12.511 
 Legal Expenses                                                                                    648         3.239 
 Listing Expenses                                                                                8.926             - 
 Audit Fees                                                                                      9.427        23.167 
 Fiscal Advisory Fees                                                                           10.910         9.393 
 Advertising and 
  Promotion                                                                                     11.039        13.438 
 Directors Fees                                                                                 29.564        21.208 
 Board Expenses                                                                                  8.735         9.782 
 Miscellaneous                                                                                   2.931         1.123 
 
                                                                                               152.158       151.598 
                                                                                         -------------  ------------ 
 
 
 On-going charges 
 ratio 
 The on-going charges ratio is calculated as follows: the total expenses of the Fund, excluding transactionfees and 
  cost of 
 intrest, divided by the average NAV*. 
 The expense ratio of the Fund for the reporting period is equal to 1.62 %; annualised 3.25% (annualised 2012: 
  3,42 %). 
 
 Turnover ratio 
 The turnover ratio is calculated as follows: the total sum of purchases plus sales minus subscriptions minus 
 redemptions 
 divided by the 
 average NAV *. 
 The turnover ratio of the Fund for the reporting period is equal to 13.74 %; annualised 27.47 % (annualised 2012: 
 47,84 
 %). 
 
 * - The fund has a weekly NAV. The average Net Asset Value of the Company for reporting period is calculated as the 
  sum 
 of the weekly Net Asset Values divided by the number of 
 observations. 
 
 
 Comparison of real cost with cost according to Prospectus* 
                                                                           According to 
                                                                             Prospectus   Actual costs 
                                                                                    USD            USD 
 Reseach fee (1)                                                                 66.194         66.194 
 Administration fee 
  (2)                                                                            33.922         33.922 
 Secretarial and Domiciliation fees (3)                                          19.970         19.970 
 Costs for the Board 
  (4)                                                                           100.000         38.299 
 
 *- As per the Prospectus of 7 June 2010. 
 
 1) Ian McEvatt receives an annual fee of USD 114,000 for investment research and IndAsia Fund Advisors Pvt Ltd 
 receives 
 an annual fee of USD 
  30,000. 
 2) CACEIS NL is paid a fixed fee of EUR 50,000 per year for administration services. 
 3) Inviqta has been appointed to provide domicile and company secretarial services to the Fund for a fixed fee 
  of 
 EUR 25,000 (exclusive VAT) per year. 
 4) The Prospectus states that the remuneration of the Directors is subject to a limit of USD 100,000 in aggregate 
 per 
 year. 
 In 2013 the remuneration of the Directors will be USD 31,208 (inclusive VAT) in total so far. Directors fees per 
 person 
 are as 
 follows: Ian McEvatt*: USD 5,000; Dwight Makins: USD 9,250; Robert Meijer: USD 11,008; Karin van der Ploeg*: USD 
 5,950. 
 These fees remained unchanged compared to 2012. Board expenses (exclusive remuneration of the Directors) amount to 
 USD 8,735 for the first half year of 2013. 
 
 * Ian McEvatt is also a director of the Priority Shareholder of the Fund and Karin van der Ploeg is a partner of 
 Inviqta. 
 It has 
 been agreed that members of the Board who are also directors/partners of the service providers of the Fund receive 
  a fixed 
 annual management fee of US$ 10,000. 
 
 Employees 
 The Fund has no 
  employees. 
 
 
 Amsterdam, August 30, 
  2013 
 
 Board of Directors 
 Ian McEvatt, Chairman 
 Dwight Makins 
 Robert Meijer 
 Karin van der Ploeg 
 
 

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