A summary of the financial results of the company and increases/decreases in shareholder value over the last five years.
Financial results for August Investments over the last five years
| Year to 30 June | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 |
| Operating Profit (before capital items) | 10,766 | 13,076 | 11,185 | 9,475 | 8,449 |
| Gross Profit/ (loss) before Tax1 | 204,645 | 122,943 | 97,071 | (52,922) | (31,870) |
| Less Tax Paid | (29,890) | (18,492) | – | – | – |
| Profit/(loss) after Tax | 174,755 | 104,451 | 97,071 | (52,922) | (31,870) |
| Net Asset Value | $955,153 | $743,859 | $592,577 | $481,178 | $546,203 |
Notes
- Gross Profit before Tax includes realised capital gains and losses and other capital transactions.
Increase/decrease in shareholder value
Financial results on a per share basis over the last five years
| Year to 30 June | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 |
| Net profit/ (loss) per share1 | $33.10 | $32.75 | ($18.27) | ($11.31) | ($11.31) |
| Dividends per share2 | $4.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Value per share3 | $263.71 | $216.68 | $193.24 | $166.15 | $193.81 |
| Capital Gain/(Loss) pa | 21.70% | 12.13% | 16.30% | (14.43%) | (7.71%) |
| Dividend Yield4 | 1.85% | 4.14% | 4.81 % | 5.16% | 4.76% |
| Net Profit/(Loss) | 23.55% | 16.27% | 21.11% | (9.29%) | (2.95%) |
Notes
- Earnings per share are based on the average number of shares on issue during the period.
- Dividends paid or provided for during the year. In 2015 the provision for the final dividend was not included in the accounts. The final dividend for 2015 was $5.00 per share, making $9.00 for the year.
- At 30 June, based on net assets as shown in the Accounts. Franking credits and income tax benefits are not included.
- The dividend rate is based on dividends paid and (prior to 2015) provided on Ordinary shares, divided by the value of shares at the end of the previous year.