INVESTEC STRUCTURED PRODUCTS CALCULUS VCT PLC ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2015 The full Annual Report and Accounts can be accessed via the following websites: www.calculuscapital.com and www.investecstructuredproducts.com or by contacting the Company Secretary on telephone 01392 477500. INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE The Company's principal objectives for investors are to: • invest in a portfolio of Venture Capital Investments and Structured Products that will provide investment returns that are sufficient to allow the Company to maximise annual dividends and pay an interim return either by way of a special dividend or cash offer for shares on or before an interim return date; • generate sufficient returns from a portfolio of Venture Capital Investments that will provide attractive long-term returns within a tax efficient vehicle beyond an interim return date; • review the appropriate level of dividends annually to take account of investment returns achieved and future prospects; and • maintain VCT status to enable qualifying investors to retain their income tax relief of up to 30 per cent. on the initial investment and receive tax-free dividends and capital growth. Full details of the Company's investment policy can be found below, within the Strategic Report. FINANCIAL REVIEW Ordinary Share Fund 12 Months to 12 Months to 28 February 28 February 2015 2014 Total return Total return (£73,000) £199,000 Total return per ordinary share (1.5)p 4.2p Revenue Net loss after tax (£57,000) (£44,000) Revenue return per ordinary share (1.2)p (0.9)p Dividend Recommended final dividend 5.25p 5.25p As at As at 28 February 28 February 2015 2014 Assets (investments valued at bid market prices) Net assets £3,148,000 £4,512,000 Net asset value ("NAV") per ordinary 66.4p 95.2p share Mid market quotation Ordinary shares 85.5p 85.5p Premium/(discount) to NAV 28.8% (10.2)% C Share Fund 12 Months to 12 Months to 28 February 28 February 2015 2014 Total return Total return £61,000 £47,000 Total return per C share 3.1p 2.4p Revenue Net loss after tax (£23,000) (£25,000) Revenue return per C share (1.2)p (1.3)p Dividend Recommended final dividend 4.5p 4.5p As at As at 28 February 28 February 2015 2014 Assets (investments valued at bid market prices) Net assets £1,739,000 £1,765,000 NAV per C share 90.1p 91.4p Mid market quotation C shares 90.0p 90.0p Discount to NAV (0.1)% (1.5)% STRATEGIC REPORT The Strategic Report has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of Section 414A of the Companies Act 2006 (the "Act"). Its purpose is to inform members of the Company and help them assess how the Directors have performed their legal duty under Section 172 of the Act, to promote the success of the Company. CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT I am delighted to present your Company's results for the year ended 28 February 2015. The Investec Structured Products Calculus VCT plc is a tax efficient listed company which aims to address shareholder needs for: • attractive tax-free dividends; • a clear strategy for returning capital; • downside protection through the Structured Products portfolio and investment in lower risk VCT qualifying companies with a high percentage of investments in loan stock and preference shares; and • low annual management fees. The Company, which launched in March 2010, is a joint venture between Investec Structured Products (part of Investec Plc) and Calculus Capital Limited, and brings together both Managers' award winning expertise in their respective fields of Structured Products and venture capital. The majority of investments are in qualifying growth companies of which only a proportion can be invested in loan stocks and redeemable preference shares which generate an income. The remainder of the investments are in Structured Products which do not provide income but generate a capital return. Consequently, the Company has shown a negative revenue return and a positive capital return. The net asset value per ordinary share was 66.4 pence as at 28 February 2015 compared to 95.2 pence as at 28 February 2014. This is after paying a dividend to ordinary shareholders in July 2014 of 5.25 pence per share and a special dividend of 22.0 pence per share in November 2014, bringing the total cumulative shareholder value to 109.4 pence per ordinary share. The net asset value per C share was 90.1 pence as at 28 February 2015 compared to 91.4 pence as at 28 February 2014. This is after paying a dividend to C shareholders in 2014 of 4.5 pence per share, bringing total cumulative shareholder value to 103.6 pence per C share. The net asset values have subsequently decreased to 64.9 pence per ordinary share and 88.2 pence per C share as at 30 April 2015. Structured Products Portfolio Our non-Qualifying Investments are managed by Investec Structured Products. As at 28 February 2015, both the Ordinary Share Fund and the C Share Fund held a portfolio of one Structured Product each based on the FTSE 100 Index. The products differ by duration and counterparty in order to minimise risk and create a diversified portfolio of investments. Up to 20 per cent. of the Structured Products portfolio of the C Share Fund will be able to be invested in other indices besides the FTSE 100 Index. The Structured Products portfolio continues to perform well. As at 30 April 2015, the FTSE 100 was trading at 6,690.63. This means that while the level of the FTSE 100 will change, if the Structured Products in both the Ordinary Share Fund and C Share Fund were to mature at this level, they would yield the maximum payoff for investors in each share fund. Venture Capital Investments Calculus Capital manages the portfolio of VCT Qualifying Investments made by the Company. During the year, no new Qualifying Investments were made. The Ordinary Share Fund redeemed £150,000 loan stock in MicroEnergy in March 2014, £210,000 in Tollan Energy in July 2014 and £100,000 in Metropolitan in February 2015. The C Share Fund redeemed £45,000 loan stock in Terrain Energy in January 2015 and £50,000 in Metropolitan in February 2015. An analysis of the Qualifying Investments can be found in the Investment Manager's Review that follows this Statement. 2015 Final Dividend In line with our aim to provide a regular tax-free dividend stream, the Directors are pleased to propose a final dividend of 5.25 pence per ordinary share and 4.5 pence per C share which, subject to shareholder approval, will be paid on 29 July 2015 to shareholders on the register on 26 June 2015. This will take cumulative dividends paid to 48.25 pence per Ordinary share and 18 pence per C Share. Interim Return on Ordinary Shares Within the Company's original subscription documents dated 3 March 2010, it was stated that the Company's aim with regard to the Ordinary shares was to provide investment returns which would allow the Company to provide an interim return of at least 70p per Ordinary share by 14 December 2015. In November 2014 the Company paid a special dividend of 22 pence per share, which in addition to the final dividends paid to date brings the total return to 43 pence per share. As disclosed above the board have proposed a final dividend for 2015 of 5.25 pence per share. At this stage the Board anticipates being in a position to pay a further 21.75 pence to Ordinary shareholders by 14 December 2015 in order to meet the target interim return. Annual General Meeting We hope that as many shareholders as possible will attend the Company's Annual General Meeting, which will be held at 11.00 am on Tuesday, 21 July 2015 at the offices of Investec Structured Products, 2 Gresham Street, London, EC2V 7QP. Outlook We believe that the Company's strategy, in respect of both its Structured Products portfolio and Qualifying Investments portfolio, is proving effective. The success of the Structured Products portfolio, thus far, has provided the basis for tax-free dividend returns to shareholders whilst enabling the construction of a portfolio of Qualifying Investments to generate longer-term returns. The Company achieved its required level of being greater than 70 per cent. invested in Qualifying Investments by 28 February 2014 and has remained above this level thereafter. The level at 28 February 2015 was 82.6 per cent. This calculation covers both the Ordinary Share Fund and the C Share Fund but is calculated for the Company as a whole. The rate of investment in new Qualifying Investments is, therefore, likely to lessen going forward. We are in an environment of good economic performance albeit with continued uncertainty in the Eurozone. The economic background is, therefore, more supportive for an uplift in value over time in the qualifying portfolio than it has been hitherto. We believe the portfolio is well placed to take advantage of the recovery going forward. The Investment Manager's 'hands on' style should also help to develop and, in some cases, protect value and contribute to the delivery of future returns to shareholders. Michael O'Higgins Chairman 12 June 2015 INVESTMENT MANAGER'S REVIEW (Qualifying Investments) Investec Structured Products Calculus VCT plc - Investment Manager's Report Calculus Capital Limited manages the portfolio of Qualifying Investments made by the Company. To maintain its qualifying status as a Venture Capital Trust, the Company needed to be greater than 70 per cent. invested in Qualifying Investments by the end of the relevant third accounting period and to maintain it thereafter. At 28 February 2015, the qualifying percentage for the Company was 82.6 per cent. During the year under review, the Company made no new Qualifying Investments. The qualifying portfolio showed an increase in value of 2.5 per cent in the year to 28 February 2015 on a like-for-like basis. AnTech Limited ("Antech") - Ordinary share portfolio AnTech is a specialist engineering design and manufacturing company providing a range of electro-mechanical products to the upstream oil and gas industry. Founded in 1994, AnTech consists of two divisions: * Products division which supplies proprietary products for a range of well site applications (including coiled tubing, completion equipment, wireline, drilling and monitoring) worldwide to oil and gas services companies; and * Coiled Tubing Drilling ("CTD") Services division which has developed two innovative and proprietary drilling tool strings. Utilising Directional CTD technology, these enable faster, cost effective drilling with a low environmental footprint and are particularly effective in maximising returns from mature oil fields. After significant testing, the first commercial use of this tool string with Lunedin in France was successfully completed in H2 2014. Results exceeded expectations and negotiations with Saudi Aramco continue (the world's largest oil company) continue with a view to its use commercially in Saudi Arabia. Following delivery of its first two CTD Services contracts, AnTech will be well placed to develop as an international oil and gas services business with major growth in the coming years. The current low oil price environment is expected to have a mixed impact on the business: the growth rate of the Products division has not yet, but may, slow whilst the CTD Services division, with its emphasis on maximising returns from mature oil fields, is likely to be a beneficiary. Ordinary C Share Share 2014 2013 Fund Fund Latest Audited £m £m Investment Information £'000 £'000 Results Year ended 31 Aug 31 Aug Turnover 2.90 1.62 Total cost 270 - Operating profit 0.46 0.18 Income recognised in 13 - year/period Net assets 5.9 5.17 Equity valuation 120 - Loan stock valuation 150 - Valuation basis: Earnings multiple Total valuation 270 - Voting rights* 1.17% - *Other funds managed by Calculus Capital have combined voting rights of 25.6 per cent. Brigantes Energy Limited ("Brigantes") - Ordinary share portfolio Brigantes and Corfe (details of which follow) were initially intended to be one investment but were split for structural efficiency reasons. They were originally each established to hold certain oil and gas exploration assets and spun out from InfraStrata Plc. Brigantes acquired an interest in InfraStrata's Northern Ireland exploration assets. The company currently holds a 47.62 per cent. interest in the two licences but this will reduce to 16.67 per cent. under current farm-out plans. The latest mapping has identified a number of prospects at Sherwood, Collyhurst and Carboniferous levels which indicate the un-risked prospective resource of the licence to be as much as 450 million barrels of recoverable oil. Permission for the licence partners to drill an exploration well has now been confirmed under Permitted Development and all of the environmental approvals and permits to drill have been received. The permitted window for activities on site is between September 2015 and March 2016. It is proposed to drill the well targeting the Woodburn prospect starting in October 2015. Ordinary C Share Share 2014 2013 Fund Fund Latest Audited £m £m Investment Information £'000 £'000 Results Year ended 31 Jul 31 Jul Turnover 0.07 0.09 Total cost 127 - Pre-tax loss 0.27 0.15 Income recognised in - - year/period Net assets 0.72 0.98 Equity valuation 254 - Loan stock valuation - - Valuation basis: Comparable companies, Total valuation 254 - discounted cash flow Voting rights* 3.35% - * Other funds managed by Calculus Capital have combined voting rights of 25.6 per cent. Corfe Energy Limited ("Corfe") - Ordinary share portfolio Corfe acquired an interest in InfraStrata's exploration assets in southern England. Work is now underway in Houston on the reprocessing of a merged 3D volume over the 98/11-3 "Coulter" Prospect, adjacent to Wytch Farm. It is hoped this will confirm the high potential of this prospect and enable a farm-out to get a well spudded before the current term of the licence expires on 1 February 2016. Planning permission is in place for the California Quarry-1 well on this prospect and it could be drilled from October 2015 onwards if a farmout is achieved. A well on either of these two prospects would cause the P1918 licence, which contains both prospects, to be renewed for a further 4-year period. The final processing of the new 3D volume over PEDL237 and PL090 has been received and preliminary interpretation by Corfe indicates the presence of a number of closures at Sherwood Sandstone level, at least one of which appears to have the potential for 30 million barrels of oil or greater. The operator has yet to finish its interpretation. PEDL237 and PL090 cover an area of 311 square kilometres and are located in the productive Wessex Basin which also includes the giant Wytch Farm oilfield. PEDL237, in which the bulk of the main prospect lies, expires in June 2015 unless drilling is taking place and discussions will be held with DECC to seek an extension of this deadline. Ordinary C Share Share 2014 2013 Fund Fund Latest Audited Results £m £m Investment £'000 £'000 Information Year ended 31 Jul 31 Jul Turnover 0.07 0.09 Total cost 76 - Pre-tax loss 0.33 0.24 Income recognised in - - year/period Net assets 1.44 1.76 Equity valuation 152 - Valuation basis: Comparable companies, Loan stock valuation - - discounted cash flow Total valuation 152 - Voting rights* 2.0% - *Other funds managed by Calculus Capital have combined voting rights of 27.3 per cent. Dryden Human Capital Group Limited ("Dryden") - Ordinary and C share portfolio Dryden is headquartered in the UK and specialises in the actuarial, insurance and compliance recruitment sector across the UK, Europe and the Far East. The group has been through a period of significant change in the year. The company has appointed an Executive Chairman with extensive experience not only in recruitment, but also in change management and business improvement. A firm-wide recruitment and training programme is being initiated and new systems and processes are being put in place for the business to leverage. After a turbulent few years for the company, the business is now establishing a strong platform for growth. The company remains subject to the close attention of Calculus Capital during this period of transformational change. Ordinary C Share Share 2014 2013 Fund Fund Latest Audited £m £m Investment Information £'000 £'000 Results Year ended 31 Mar 31 Mar Turnover 4.0 7.1 Total cost 100 - Pre-tax loss 1.7 3.6 Income recognised in - - year/period Net (liabilities)/ (4.0) (2.3) Equity valuation 5 - assets Loan stock valuation - - Valuation basis: Last price paid Total valuation 5 - Voting rights* 0.25% - *Other funds managed by Calculus Capital have combined voting rights of 1.9 per cent. Hampshire Cosmetics Limited ("Hampshire") - Ordinary and C share portfolio Founded in the 1970s, Hampshire is an established company which develops and manufactures a comprehensive range of products covering fragrances, body treatments, skincare and shampoos. The original investment was part of a turnaround led by an experienced management buy-in team. This has progressed well to date, with an improvement in revenue and profitability. In the year ahead the key objectives for the business are to grow and further diversify the revenue base. The company has identified additional opportunities for further product diversification which will be implemented during the coming year. Ordinary C Share Share 2014 2013 Fund Fund Latest Audited Results £m £m Investment Information £'000 £'000 Year ended 31 Dec 31 Dec Turnover 26.0 24.1 Total cost 250 150 Pre tax profit 0.2 0.9 Income recognised in 12 8 year/period Net assets 2.7 2.6 Equity valuation 137 56 Loan stock valuation 150 100 Valuation basis: Comparable companies Total valuation 287 156 and transactions Voting rights* 4.45% 1.81% *Other funds managed by Calculus Capital have combined voting rights of 0.9 per cent. Horizon Discovery Group Plc ("Horizon") - C share portfolio Horizon 'IPOd' in 2014 at approximately double our investment cost one year earlier. The Group has had a very successful start to the year including the agreement to acquire Haplogen Genomics GmbH, ("Haplogen"), for an initial consideration of £6.0m in cash and shares with further potential earn-out payments up to £3.9m. Since IPO, the Company have signed multiple deals across their whole offering, most recently to act as a core facility to the Tri-Institutional Therapeutics Discovery Institute ("TDI") and provide single/combination drug profiling followed by confirmatory secondary assay services. In March, Horizon was awarded up to £652k of funding under the Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain Initiative to expand its bioproduction research and an additional £747k from the BBSRC and Innovate UK for this area. The Group expects full year 2014 revenues to be ahead of consensus expectations of £11.0 million by approximately 7%, representing growth in excess of 77% over prior year (year ended 31 December 2013: £6.7 million). Ordinary C Share Share 2013 2012 Fund Fund Latest Audited £m £m Investment Information £'000 Results £'000 Year ended 31 Dec 31 Dec Turnover 6.65 3.86 Total cost - 50 Pre-tax loss 2.97 5.16 Income recognised in - - year/period Net assets 7.86 4.34 Equity valuation - 123 Loan stock valuation - - Valuation basis: AIM listed Total valuation - 123 Voting rights* - 0.07% *Other funds managed by Calculus Capital have combined voting rights of 0.7 per cent. Human Race Group Limited ("Human Race") - Ordinary and C share portfolio Human Race owns and operates over 60 events in triathlon, cycling, running, duathlon, aquathlon, and open water swimming for over 90,000 participants of all abilities and ages. This makes the business the largest owner and deliverer of mass participation events in the UK. The portfolio of events includes the London Winter Run, Windsor Triathlon, Wiggle Dragon Ride, Run or Dye series, Tour de Yorkshire Ride (alongside ASO (owners of the Tour de France)), Cycletta, the Eton Triathlon Super Sprints, Kingston Breakfast Run, and an off-Road Winter Series. A greater emphasis is being put on the larger flagship events likely to attract maximum interest and drive growth through larger scale and profit. This is bearing fruit with the launch of the London Winter Run - the largest inaugural 10k run ever in the UK with 14,000 entries in year one. A roll out of the Winter Run concept is now planned throughout the UK and beyond. In addition, an exciting partnership is being forged with ASO with a venture alongside the Tour de Yorkshire (a pro ride over 3 days) and the acquisition of a smaller established sportive called the Lionheart Ride. Other concepts are also being looked at for 2016. Ordinary C Share Share Latest Unaudited 2013 2012 Fund Fund Results (group) £m £m Investment Information £'000 £'000 Year ended 31 Dec 31 Dec Turnover 2.6 2.3 Total cost 300 150 Pre-tax loss 0.5 0.5 Income recognised in - - year/period Net assets 1.8 2.3 Equity valuation 100 50 Loan stock valuation 200 100 Valuation basis: Comparable Companies and transactions Total valuation 300 150 Voting rights* 1.93% 0.97% *Other funds managed by Calculus Capital have combined voting rights of 38.7 per cent. Lime Technology Limited ("Lime Technology") - Ordinary share portfolio 2014 was a challenging year for low carbon-based building materials manufacturer Lime Technology. Some management changes were implemented and a new turnaround specialist was put in place. Since his appointment, costs have been cut (including a renegotiation and reduction of rent), the sales force has been strengthened, margins have increased and management are now in a better position to bring the company into profitability in 2015. The company raised new funds in February 2015 to fund operational improvements and working capital. Since the year end, the loan facility has been renegotiated and a new loan facility has been entered into. The company has met its first interest obligation on the new loan. Ordinary C Share Share 2014 2013 Fund Fund Latest Unaudited £'000 £'000 Investment information £'000 £'000 Results (group) Year ended 31 Oct 31 Oct Turnover 5.84 3.89 Total cost 307 - Pre-tax loss 1.21 5.76 Income recognised in - - year/period Net assets (1.79) (0.83) Equity valuation 2 - Loan stock valuation 188 - Valuation basis: Cost Total valuation 189 - Voting rights* 0.07% - *Other funds managed by Calculus Capital have combined voting rights of 1.29 per cent. Metropolitan Safe Custody Services Limited ("Metropolitan") - Ordinary and C share portfolio Metropolitan runs two safe custody sites, one in Knightsbridge, the other in St. Johns Wood. These profitable, stable businesses serve several thousand customers, providing access to the vaults seven days a week. During the year to 30 June 2014, the company launched a business (Metropolitan Gold) to facilitate the buying of gold bars and coins via a partner. Metropolitan is undergoing an extensive refurbishment programme and increasing capacity (storage, lock facilities, entry systems, column spacing, decoration). Once this capex programme is complete, maintenance capex only should be required for a number of years. Additional opportunities are being considered to further expand the brand's reach and grow sales. In February 2015, Metropolitan repaid the Company's holding of loan notes (£100,000 in the Ordinary Share Fund and £ 50,000 in the C Share Fund). Ordinary C Share Share 2014 2013 Fund Fund Latest Audited £m £m Investment Information £'000 £'000 Results (1) Year ended 30 Jun 30 Jun Turnover 1.7 1.5 Total cost 90 40 Pre-tax profit 0.2 0.09 Income recognised in 9 4 year/period Net assets 3.6 3.4 Equity valuation 148 66 Loan stock valuation - - Valuation basis: Earnings multiple Total valuation 148 66 Voting rights (2) 2.23% 0.99% 1. In 13/14 Metropolitan changed its revenue recognition policy, all figures are stated on the revised basis. 2. Other funds managed by Calculus Capital have combined voting rights of 38.9 per cent. MicroEnergy Generation Services Limited ("MicroEnergy") - Ordinary share portfolio MicroEnergy owns and operates a fleet of 153 small onshore wind turbines (<5kW) installed on farm land in East Anglia and Yorkshire. Revenues from the fleet of turbines come from two sources, both of which are inflation protected, being directly linked to RPI. We believe an efficiency of 80-85% is achievable going forward as the 2014 average wind speed in the UK was lower than the 10-year average. In addition the springs were changed on the 39 Huaying HY5 turbines in the fleet to improve performance in October 2014. MicroEnergy paid back its loans totalling £220,000 of principal in February and March 2014. The valuation has been increased slightly to reflect the lower discount rate required by buyers of similar assets in a time of low interest rates and inflation. Ordinary C Share Share Fund 2014 2013 Fund £'000 Latest Audited £m £m Investment Information £'000 Results Year ended 31 Mar 31 Mar Turnover 0.2 0.1 Total cost 150 - Pre-tax loss 0.02 0.08 Income recognised in - - year/period Net assets 2.7 2.7 Equity valuation 138 - Loan stock valuation - - Valuation basis: Discounted cash flow Total valuation 138 - Voting rights* 5.12% - *Other funds managed by Calculus Capital have combined voting rights of 5.8 per cent. Pico's Limited ("Benito's Hat") - C share portfolio Benito's Hat is a Mexican themed, fast casual restaurant business with plans to expand in central London. Offering tailor-made burritos, tacos, salads and a range of specials, Benito's Hat provides an authentic experience and high-quality food, at an affordable price point. Since investment, the management team has been focused both on refining the operational management of current sites and finding new sites for the business to expand. The Company appointed Richard Baker as CEO in May 2014 having previously held senior positions within Garfunkel's and TRG. Continued operational improvements are visible in the financial results for the year to date, with revenue continuing to grow across the existing estate and a focus on cost control leading to improved conversion of revenue to profit throughout the organisation. The Company opened three new sites in the 12 months to February 2015 and has signed leases on a further two sites due to open by summer 2015, taking the total number of sites to nine (vs. four at initial investment). Ordinary C Share 2014 2013 Fund Share Latest Audited Results £m £m Investment Information £'000 Fund £'000 Year ended 27 Jul 27 Jul Turnover 3.4 3.0 Total cost - 50 Pre-tax loss 0.7 0.1 Income recognised in - - year/period Net assets 3.0 2.1 Equity valuation - 64 Loan stock valuation - - Valuation basis: Comparable companies & Total valuation - 64 transactions Voting rights(1) - 0.92% (1) Other funds managed by Calculus Capital have combined voting rights of 38.2 per cent. Quai Administration Services Limited ("Quai") - C share portfolio Quai is a Business Process Outsourcing provider to the high volume personal savings industry. Quai's proprietary technology platform provides automated trading and administration, straight through processing, online web access and multi-currency portfolio management services. It allows the company to administer many thousands of individual savings plans at a fraction of the cost incurred by established insurance companies and wealth managers, making it the ideal outsourcing partner. Recent legal and regulatory changes, such as auto-enrolment and the Retail Distribution Review, are changing the way large insurers, banks and other providers offer savings products to UK consumers. Mass distribution of individual savings plans is pressuring providers into offering high-volume, low-margin schemes. Established providers will be increasingly forced to choose whether to build a bespoke in-house system, to administer mass-market products or to outsource. Shortly before the completion of the Calculus investment, Quai signed its second major client, Carrington Carr, who joined PJ Milton on the Quai platform in February 2014. Since completion, Quai has continued to develop its client relationships, adding three further customers in addition to PJ Milton and Carrington Carr. In February 2015, the company raised £1 million of new funds to accelerate development of the company's technology platform, to expand the sales and marketing team and provide additional working capital for future growth. Ordinary C Share Share 2014 2013 (2) Fund Fund Latest Results (1) £m Investment Information £'000 £'000 £m Year ended 31 Oct 31 Oct Turnover 0.7 0.4 Total cost - 150 Pre-tax loss 1.8 1.0 Income recognised in - - year/period Net assets 0.2 (1.5) Equity valuation - 150 Loan stock valuation - - Valuation basis: Cost Total valuation - 150 Voting rights (3) - 2.75% (1) audited (2) unaudited (3) Other funds managed by Calculus Capital have combined voting rights of 45.6 per cent. Scancell Holdings plc - C share portfolio Recent laboratory trial data demonstrated that SCIB2 (Scancell's ImmunoBody® vaccine in development for the treatment of lung, oesophageal, prostate and other epithelial cancers) showed enhanced tumour reduction and significantly longer survival times when used in combination with a CTLA-4 checkpoint inhibitor (the first of which ipilimumab is marketed by Bristol Myers Squibb) than when either treatment was used alone. This follows on from data released at the end of last year demonstrating the synergistic benefit of combining SCIB1 (Scancell's ImmunoBody® vaccine in clinical trials for the treatment of melanoma) when combined with a PD-1 checkpoint inhibitor (the first of which pembrolizumab, marketed by Merck, recently received FDA approval.) Ongoing Phase 1/2 clinical trials of SCIB1 as a monotherapy continue to deliver positive immune responses and encouraging survival data combined with low toxicity. As an immunotherapy SCIB1 stimulates the bodies' own immune response to cancer cells, whilst PD-1 blockade takes the breaks off immunosuppressive T cells. Using a combination of therapies is increasingly regarded as the next logical step for the treatment of melanoma. The funds raised last year have allowed the Company to further develop its Moditope® platform. The Moditope® platform works by stimulating the production of killer CD4+ T cells that destroy tumours without toxicity. The first Moditope product is being prepared for clinical trial and could have greater efficacy in aggressive tumours, and greater potential than the ImmunoBody® platform. Ordinary C Share Share 2014 2013 Fund Fund Latest Audited Results £m £m Investment Information £'000 £'000 Year ended 30 Apr 30 Apr Turnover - - Total cost - 100 Pre-tax loss 2.47 2.15 Income recognised in - - year/period Net assets 9.08 5.09 Equity valuation - 136 Loan stock valuation - - Valuation basis: AIM listed Total valuation - 136 Voting rights* - 0.2% *Other funds managed by Calculus Capital have combined voting rights of 15.8 per cent. Terrain Energy Limited ("Terrain") - Ordinary and C share portfolio Terrain has interests in nine petroleum licences: Keddington, Kirklington, Dukes Wood and Burton on the Wolds in the East Midlands, Larne and an offshore licence to the north of Larne in Northern Ireland, Brockham in Surrey and Egmating and Starnberger See in Germany. Terrain is currently producing from wells at Keddington and Brockham. On average, 70 barrels of oil per day (bopd) and 40,000 standard cubic feet of gas per day are being produced (gross). The company plans to drill an appraisal well at its Larne licence in 2015 and also drill sidetracks to increase production at its producing assets. The company has applied for another licence under the UK 14th Onshore licencing round. Terrain continues to acquire data on its licences in Bavaria with the intention to identify a potential drilling location for 2016. Although the oil price fell substantially in 2014, capacity is disappearing from global oil supplies and we believe the medium to longer term outlook is supportive. Opportunities for acquiring interests at attractive prices in the current market may also exist. Ordinary C Share Share 2013 2012 Fund Fund Latest Audited £m £m Investment Information £'000 £'000 Results Year ended 31 Dec 31 Dec Turnover 0.24 0.25 Total cost 100 50 Pre-tax loss 0.77 0.07 Income recognised in - 3 year/period Net assets 7.17 3.37 Equity valuation 170 79 Valuation basis: Comparable companies, Loan stock valuation - - discounted cash flow Total valuation 170 79 Voting rights* 1.25% 0.58% *Other funds managed by Calculus Capital have combined voting rights of 9.7 per cent. The One Place Capital Limited ("Money Dashboard") - C share portfolio Money Dashboard empowers consumers to take control of their finances. By using Money Dashboard, consumers are able to view all of their internet enabled current accounts, savings accounts and credit cards in one secure place, providing the true view of their financial lives. Calculus Capital initially invested in Money Dashboard in November 2013. Since investment the Company has achieved a number of significant milestones. User numbers have grown rapidly, the Company now has approximately 100,000 users; a mobile application launched on the Apple App Store (IOS) and Google Play (Android); a 'productised' version of the data insights offering has been developed and branded "TrueView", sales of TrueView data contracts are gaining traction with financial institutions; and Julian Pittam has been appointed as Advisor to the Board, (pending formal appointment as a Non-Executive Director). Julian was previously the MD of the financial data company, Data Explorers and has significant experience of selling 'productised' data contracts. Ordinary C Share Share 2014 2013 Fund Fund Latest Audited £m £m Investment Information £'000 £'000 Results Year ended 30 April 30 April Turnover 1.8 - Total cost - 127 Operating loss (1.4) (1.0) Income recognised in - - year/period Net assets 0.5 (0.2) Equity valuation - 127 Valuation basis: Cost Loan stock valuation - - Total valuation - 127 Voting rights* - 1.4% *Other funds managed by Calculus Capital have combined voting rights of 35.3 per cent. Tollan Energy Limited ("Tollan") - Ordinary share portfolio Tollan has been set up to generate electricity from renewable micro-generation facilities. Tollan acquired a portfolio of installed solar PV panels. These are installed on residential and commercial roofs in the Belfast area and benefit from Northern Ireland Renewable Obligation Certificates ("NIROCs"). The systems are provided at no cost to the homeowners. Tollan's revenues come from two sources, both of which are inflation protected, being directly linked to RPI. Firstly, there is the Government backed NIROC for every unit of electricity generated. Under the current NIROC regime, solar installations of less than 50kW per site receive 4 NIROCs per megawatt of electricity generated indexed for 20 years. Secondly, there is the export tariff for any surplus electricity not used by the homeowner that is exported to the grid. The company has completed its installation programme and has 332 solar PV systems installed in Northern Ireland. A change in the developer/maintenance provider has raised some issues which are being addressed. No Ordinary C results Share Share 2014 available Fund Fund Last Unaudited Results £m for 2013 Investment Information £'000 £'000 Year ended* Turnover 0.02 Total cost 150 - Pre-tax loss 0.15 Income recognised in 9 - year/period Net assets 2.20 Equity valuation 150 - Valuation basis: Cost Loan stock valuation - - Total valuation 150 - Voting rights* 6.4% - *December 2013 to March 2014. Venn Life Science Holdings plc ("Venn") - Ordinary and C share portfolio Venn's immediate objective is the consolidation of a number of small European CROs to build a mid-sized CRO focused on the European market, offering clients a full service, multi-centred capability in Phase II-IV trials across a range of principal disease areas. To support such inorganic growth, since the year end, the company successfully raised £2m in a public placing in March 2015. Recent international acquisitions and subsequent integrations in Germany, Northern Ireland and France have now begun driving high-value contract wins. In early 2015 the company announced the signing of new contracts, worth over € 4.1m, with a leading US based Biotechnology client; an extension of an existing contract worth €2.7m. Earlier in 2014, following the acquisition of a French CRO, a major contract worth over €2.4m was signed to conduct an international study into an innovative new heart treatment. To further extend the business, Venn has established an innovation division - Innovenn - focused primarily on breakthrough development opportunities in Skin Science. A recent €800k investment into Innovenn leaves the division suitably funded to deliver on the full potential of the technology portfolio. Ordinary C Share Share Latest Audited 2014 2013 Fund Fund Results (group) £m £m Investment Information £'000 £ '000 Year ended 6 months Sep to June Sales 1.51 2.04 Total cost 120 80 Pre-tax loss 0.99 1.82 Income recognised in year/ - - period Net assets 1.77 0.72 Equity valuation 88 59 Loan stock valuation - - Valuation basis: AIM listed Total valuation 88 59 Voting rights* 1.4% 0.9% *Other funds managed by Calculus Capital have combined voting rights of 6.5 per cent. Developments since the year end In May 2015, the Ordinary share portfolio realised its holding in Venn, raising £80,000. Also in May 2015, Lime Technology redeemed half its qualifying loan stock and in June 2015 Hampshire Cosmetics repaid its loans on the ordinary share portfolio, raising a total of £275,000. These realisation proceeds will go towards meeting the target interim return of 70 pence per share by 14 December 2015. Other than as disclosed above there have been no developments since the year end. Calculus Capital Limited 12 June 2015 Investment Manager's Review (Structured Products) Our non-Qualifying Investments are managed by Investec Structured Products. As at the date of this report, the Company held a portfolio of Structured Products based on the FTSE 100 Index. In line with the Company's strategy set out in the original offer documents, part of the initial cash raised has been used to build a portfolio of Structured Products. The portfolio of Structured Products was constructed with different issuers and differing maturity periods to minimise risk and create a diversified portfolio. The majority of this portfolio has now reached full term and paid a positive return, with all products which have reached full term paying their maximum return. The recent changes are listed below. In the Ordinary Share Fund, the remaining Abbey National product and the RBS product were sold early (6 November 2014) in order for the gains to be distributed back to investors by way of a special dividend, whilst the VCT maintained its qualifying status. The only Structured Product left in the portfolio is with Investec and is due to mature in November 2015. The C Share Fund retained the one product left in its portfolio, which is due to mature in 2017; the strike of this is 5,246.99. The continued strong performance of the FTSE 100 has supported valuations in the Structured Products portfolio. The FTSE 100 has remained above all of the products' strike levels. As at 28 February 2015, the FTSE 100 was at 6946.66. Over the past year, 5 year swap rates have decreased slightly and volatility has remained low, as the UK economic recovery continues to be slow as a whole. No new investments were made in Structured Products during the period. The Structured Products will achieve their target return subject to the Final Index Level of the FTSE 100 being higher than the Initial Index Level. The capital is at risk on a one-for-one basis ("CAR") if the FTSE 100 Index falls more than 50 per cent at any time during the investment term and fails to fully recover at maturity such that the Final Index Level is below the Initial Index Level. As at 28 February 2015, the following investments had been made in Structured Products: Ordinary Share Fund: FTSE 100 Initial Price as at Index Notional Purchase 28 February Maturity Return/Capital at Issuer Strike Level Investment Price 2015 Date Risk (CAR) Date Investec Bank 14/05/2010 5,262.85 £500,000 £0.98 £1.817466 19/11/2015 185% if FTSE 100 plc higher*; CAR if FTSE 100 falls more than 50% Matured/sold FTSE 100 Initial Index Price at Maturity Level at Notional Purchase Maturity/ Date/Date Return/Capital at Issuer Strike Maturity Investment Price Sale Sold Risk (CAR) Date HSBC Bank plc 01/07/2010 4,805.75 £500,000 £1.00 Returned £ 06/07/2012 125.1% if FTSE 100 1.2510 higher*; CAR if FTSE 100 falls more than 50% The Royal Bank 18/03/2011 5,718.13 £50,000 £1.00 Returned £ 19/03/2012 Autocallable 10.5% of Scotland 1.1050 p.a.; CAR if FTSE 100 plc falls more than 50% Nomura Bank 28/05/2010 5,188.43 £350,000 £0.98 Sold at £ 30/03/2012 137% if FTSE 100 International* 1.2625 higher*; CAR if FTSE * 100 falls more than 50% Morgan Stanley 10/06/2010 5,132.50 £500,000 £1.00 Sold at £ 31/10/2012 134% if FTSE 100 International 1.3224 higher*; CAR if FTSE 100 falls more than 50% Abbey National 03/08/2011 5,584.51 £50,000 £1.00 Sold at £ 21/06/2013 126% if FTSE 100 Treasury 1.1900 higher*; CAR if FTSE Services 100 falls more than 50% The Royal Bank 05/05/2010 5,341.93 £275,000 £0.96 Sold at 06/11/2014 162.5% if FTSE 100 of Scotland £1.6057 higher*; CAR if FTSE plc 100 falls more than 50% Abbey National 25/05/2010 4,940.68 £350,000 £0.99 Sold at 06/11/2014 185% if FTSE 100 Treasury £1.7920 higher*; CAR if FTSE Services 100 falls more than 50% The total valuation of the amount invested in Structured Products in the Ordinary Share Fund as at 28 February 2015 was £908,733. C Share Fund: FTSE 100 Price as at Initial 28 February Index Notional Purchase 2015 Maturity Return/Capital at Issuer Strike Level Investment Price Date Risk (CAR) Date Investec Bank 05/08/2011 5,246.99 £328,000 £1.00 £1.640333 10/03/2017 182% if FTSE 100 plc higher*; CAR if FTSE 100 falls more than 50% Matured Issuer Strike FTSE 100 Notional Purchase Price at Maturity Return/Capital at Date Initial Investment Price Maturity Date Risk (CAR) Index Level at Maturity The Royal Bank 18/03/2011 5,718.13 £200,000 £1.00 Returned £ 19/03/2012 Autocallable 10.5% of Scotland 1.1050 p.a.; CAR if FTSE plc 100 falls more than 50% Nomura Bank 28/05/2010 5,188.43 £350,000 £1.2625 Returned £ 20/02/2013 137% if FTSE 100 International* 1.3700 higher*; CAR if FTSE * 100 falls more than 50% Abbey National 03/08/2011 5,584.51 £200,000 £1.00 Returned 05/02/2014 126% if FTSE 100 Treasury £1.2600 higher*; CAR if FTSE Services 100 falls more than 50% The total valuation of the amount invested in Structured Products in the C Share Fund as at 28 February 2015 was £538,029. * The Final Index Level is calculated using 'averaging', meaning that the average of the closing levels of the FTSE 100 is taken on each Business Day over the last 2-6 months of the Structured Product plan term (the length of the averaging period differs for each plan). The use of averaging to calculate the return can reduce adverse effects of a falling market or sudden market falls shortly before maturity. Equally, it can reduce the benefits of an increasing market or sudden market rises shortly before maturity. ** The Nomura Structured Product was sold prior to maturity with a return on initial investment of 28.8 per cent. This was sold to the C Share Fund. Investec Structured Products 12 June 2015 INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO AS AT 28 FEBRUARY 2015 Ordinary Share Fund Net Assets % of Net Assets Structured Products 29% Unquoted - loan stock 22% Quoted - ordinary and preference 3% shares Unquoted - ordinary and preference 43% shares Unquoted - other non-Qualifying 0% investments Net current assets 3% 100% Sector % of Portfolio Structured Products 30% Quoted - Qualifying Investments 3% Unquoted - Qualifying Investments 67% Unquoted - other non-Qualifying 0% Investments 100% Nature of Book Cost Valuation % of Net % of Company Business £'000 £'000 Assets Portfolio Structured Products Investec Bank plc Banking 490 909 29% 30% Total Structured Products 490 909 29% 30% Quoted Qualifying Investments Venn Life Sciences Holdings plc Clinical 120 88 3% 3% research Total Quoted Qualifying 120 88 3% 3% Investments Unquoted Qualifying Investments Human Race Group Limited Leisure 300 300 9% 9% Hampshire Cosmetics Limited Cosmetics 250 287 9% 9% AnTech Limited Oil services 270 270 9% 9% Brigantes Energy Oil and gas Limited exploration and production 127 254 8% 8% Lime Technology Construction 307 189 6% 6% Limited Terrain Energy Onshore oil and Limited gas production 100 170 5% 6% Corfe Energy Limited Oil and gas exploration and production 76 152 5% 5% Tollan Energy Energy 150 150 5% 5% Limited Metropolitan Safe Safe depository Custody Limited services 90 148 5% 5% MicroEnergy Generation Services Energy 150 138 4% 5% Limited Dryden Human Capital Group Limited Human resources 100 5 - - Heritage House Publishing and Limited media services 125 - - - Secure Electrans E-commerce Limited security 112 - - - Total Unquoted Qualifying 2,157 2,063 65% 67% Investments Total Qualifying Investments 2,277 2,151 68% 70% Other non-Qualifying Investments Aberdeen Sterling Liquidity Fund Liquidity fund 1 1 - - Total Other non-Qualifying 1 1 - - Investments Total Investments 2,768 3,061 97% 100% Net Current Liabilities less Creditors due after 87 3% one year Net Assets 3,148 100% C Share Fund Net Assets % of Net Assets Structured Products 31% Unquoted - loan stock 12% Quoted - ordinary and preference 18% shares Unquoted - ordinary and preference 34% shares Unquoted - other non-Qualifying 0% investments Net current assets 5% 100% Sector % of Portfolio Structured Products 33% Quoted - Qualifying Investments 19% Unquoted - Qualifying Investments 48% Unquoted - other non-Qualifying 0% Investments 100% Nature of Book Cost Valuation % of % of Net Company Business £'000 £'000 Assets Portfolio Structured Products Investec Bank plc Banking 328 538 31% 33% Total Structured Products 328 538 31% 33% Quoted Qualifying Investments Scancell Holdings Plc Biotech 100 136 8% 8% Horizon Discovery Group plc Biotechnology 50 123 7% 7% Venn Life Sciences Holdings plc Clinical 80 59 3% 4% research Total Quoted Qualifying 230 318 18% 19% Investments Unquoted Qualifying Investments Hampshire Cosmetics Limited Cosmetics 150 156 9% 9% Quai Administration Services Limited Technology 150 150 9% 9% Human Race Group Limited Leisure 150 150 9% 9% The One Place Capital Limited Personal 127 127 7% 8% finance Terrain Energy Onshore oil Limited and gas 50 79 4% 5% production Metropolitan Safe Safe Custody Limited depository 40 66 4% 4% services Pico's Limited Leisure 50 64 4% 4% Heritage House Publishing and Limited media services 63 - - - Secure Electrans E-commerce Limited security 75 - - - Total Unquoted Qualifying 855 792 46% 48% Investments Total Qualifying Investments 1,085 1,110 64% 67% Other non-Qualifying Investments Aberdeen Sterling Liquidity Fund Liquidity fund 1 1 - - Total Other non-Qualifying 1 1 - - Investments Total Investments 1,414 1,649 95% 100% Net Current Assets less Creditors due after one year 90 5% 1,739 100% Net Assets OTHER STATUTORY INFORMATION Company Activities and Status The Company is registered as a public limited company and incorporated in England and Wales with registration number 07142153. Its shares have a premium listing and are traded on the London Stock Exchange. On incorporation, the Company was an investment company under section 833 of the Companies Act 2006. On 18 May 2011, investment company status was revoked by the Company. This was done in order to allow the Company to pay dividends to shareholders using the special reserve (a distributable capital reserve), which had been created on the cancellation of the share premium account on 20 October 2010. Company Strategy, Objectives and Business Model The Company's business model is to conduct business as a venture capital trust ("VCT"). Company affairs are conducted in a manner to satisfy the conditions to enable it to obtain approval as a VCT under sections 258-332 of the Income Tax Act 2007 ("ITA 2007"). The Company's principal objectives for investors are to: * invest in a portfolio of Venture Capital Investments and Structured Products that will provide investment returns that are sufficient to allow the Company to maximise annual dividends and pay an interim return either by way of a special dividend or cash offer for shares on or before an interim return date; * generate sufficient returns from a portfolio of Venture Capital Investments that will provide attractive long-term returns within a tax efficient vehicle beyond an interim return date; * review the appropriate level of dividends annually to take account of investment returns achieved and future prospects; and * maintain VCT status to enable qualifying investors to retain their income tax relief of up to 30 per cent. on the initial investment and receive tax-free dividends and capital growth. Investment policy It is intended that approximately 75 per cent. of the monies raised by the Company will be invested within 60 days in a portfolio of Structured Products. The balance will be used to meet initial costs and invested in cash or near cash assets (as directed by the Board) and will be available to invest in Venture Capital Investments and to fund ongoing expenses. In order to qualify as a VCT, at least 70 per cent. of the Company's assets must be invested in Venture Capital Investments within approximately three years. Thus there will be a phased reduction in the Structured Products portfolio and corresponding build up in the portfolio of Venture Capital Investments to achieve and maintain this 70 per cent. threshold along the lines set out in the table below: Ave Average Exposure per Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year Year 6+ Structured Products and 85% 75% 35% 25% 25% 0% cash/near cash Venture Capital 15% 25% 65% 75% 75% 100% Investments Note: the investment allocation set out above is only an estimate and the actual allocation will depend on market conditions, the level of opportunities and the comparative rates of returns available from Venture Capital Investments and Structured Products. The combination of Venture Capital Investments and the Structured Products will be designed to produce ongoing capital gains and income that will be sufficient to maximise both annual dividends for the first five years from funds being raised and an interim return by an interim return date by way of a special dividend or cash tender offer for shares. After the interim return date, unless Investec Structured Products are requested to make further investments in Structured Products, the relevant fund will be left with a portfolio of Venture Capital Investments managed by Calculus Capital with a view to maximising long-term returns. Such returns will then be dependent, both in terms of amount and timing, on the performance of the Venture Capital Investments, but with the intention to source exits as soon as possible. The portfolio of Structured Products will be constructed with different issuers and differing maturity periods to minimise risk and create a diversified portfolio. The Structured Products may also be collateralised whereby notes are issued by one issuer (such as Investec Bank plc) but with the underlying investment risk being linked to more than one issuer (as approved by the Board) reducing insolvency risks, creating diversity and potentially increasing returns for shareholders. If the Company invests in a collateralised Structured Product, the amount of the exposure to an underlying issuer will be taken into account when reviewing investments for diversification. The maximum exposure to any one issuer (or underlying issuer) will be limited, in aggregate, to 15 per cent. of the assets of the Company at the time of investment. Structured Products can and may be sold before their maturity date if required for the purposes of making Venture Capital Investments and Investec Structured Products have agreed to make a market in the Structured Products, should this be required by the Company. The intention for the portfolio of Venture Capital Investments is to build a diverse portfolio of primarily established unquoted companies across different industries. In order to generate income and where it is felt it would enhance shareholder return, investments may be structured to include loan stock and/or redeemable preference shares as well as ordinary equity. It is intended that the amount invested in any one sector and any one company will be no more than approximately 20 per cent. and 10 per cent. respectively of the Venture Capital Investments portfolio (in both cases at the date of the investment). The Board and its Managers review the portfolio of investments on a regular basis to assess asset allocation and the need to realise investments to meet the Company's objectives or maintain VCT status. Where investment opportunities arise in one asset class which conflicts with assets held or opportunities in another asset class, the Board will make the investment/divestment decision. Under its Articles, the Company has the ability to borrow a maximum amount equal to 25 per cent. of the gross assets of the Company. The Board will consider borrowing if it is in the shareholders' interests to do so. In particular, because the Board intends to minimise cash balances, the Company may borrow on a short-term to medium-term basis (in particular, against Structured Products) for cashflow purposes and to facilitate the payment of dividends and expenses in the early years. The Company will not vary the investment objective or the investment policy, to any material extent, without the approval of shareholders. The Company intends to be a generalist VCT investing in a wide range of sectors. Risk diversification The Board controls the overall risk of the Company. Calculus Capital will ensure the Company has exposure to a diversified range of Venture Capital Investments from different sectors. Investec Structured Products will ensure the Company has exposure to a diversified range of Structured Products. The Board believes that investment in these two asset classes provides further diversification. Co-investment policy Calculus Capital has a co-investment policy between its various funds whereby investment allocations are generally offered to each party in proportion to their respective funds available for investment, subject to: (i) a priority being given to any of the funds in order to maintain their tax status; (ii) the time horizon of the investment opportunity being compatible with the exit strategy of each fund; and (iii) the risk/reward profile of the investment opportunity being compatible with the target return for each fund. The terms of the investments may differ between the parties. In the event of any conflicts between the parties, the issues will be resolved at the discretion of the independent Directors, designated members and committees. It is not intended that the Company will co-invest with directors or members of the Calculus Capital management team (including family members). In respect of the Venture Capital Investments, funds attributable to separate share classes will co-invest (i.e. pro rata allocation per fund, unless one of the funds has a pre-existing investment where the incumbent fund will have priority, or as otherwise approved by the Board). Any potential conflict of interest arising will be resolved on a basis which the Board believes to be equitable and in the best interests of all shareholders. A co-investment policy is not considered necessary for the Structured Products. Policy on Qualifying Investments Calculus Capital follows a disciplined investment approach which focuses on investing in more mature unquoted companies where the risk of capital loss is reduced and prospects for exit enhanced, typically by the cash generative characteristics and/or strong asset bases of the investee companies. Calculus Capital, therefore, intends to: • invest in a diversified portfolio from a range of different sectors; • focus on companies which are cash generative and/or with a strong asset base; • structure investments to include loans and preference shares where it is felt this would enhance shareholder return; • invest in companies which operate in sectors with a high degree of predictability and a defensible market position; and • invest in companies which can benefit both from the capital provided by Calculus Capital but also from the many years of operating and financial experience of the Calculus Capital team. It is intended that the Venture Capital Investments portfolio will be spread across a number of investments and the amount invested in any one sector and any one company will be no more than approximately 20 per cent. and 10 per cent. respectively (in both cases at the date of investment). VCT regulation The Company's investment policy is designed to ensure that it will meet, and continue to meet, the requirements for approved VCT status from HM Revenue & Customs. Amongst other conditions, the Company may not invest more than 15 per cent. (by value at the time of investment) of its investments in a single company and must have at least 70 per cent. by value of its investments throughout the period in shares or securities in qualifying holdings, of which 30 per cent. by value must be ordinary shares which carry no preferential rights ("eligible shares"). For funds raised from 6 April 2011, the requirement for 30 per cent. to be invested in eligible shares was increased to 70 per cent. Performance The Board reviews performance by reference to a number of key performance indicators ("KPIs") and considers that the most relevant KPIs are those that communicate the financial performance and strength of the Company as a whole, being; - total return per share - net asset value per share - share price and discount/premium to net asset value The financial performance of the Company is set out below: Year Ended Year Ended 28 February 2015 28 February 2014 Ordinary Share Fund Fair value portfolio valuation £3.1m £4.6m Total return after tax (£73,000) £199,000 Total return per ordinary share (1.5)p 4.2p NAV per ordinary share 66.4p 95.2p Ordinary share price 85.5p 85.5p Ordinary share price premium/ (discount) to NAV 28.8% (10.2)% C Share Fund Fair value portfolio valuation £1.6m £1.6m Total return after tax £61,000 £47,000 Total return per C share 3.1p 2.4p NAV per C share 90.1p 91.4p C share price 90.0p 90.0p C share price discount to NAV (0.1)% (1.5)% Further KPIs are those which show the Company's position in relation to the VCT tests which it is required to meet in order to meet and maintain its VCT status. A summary of these tests are set out below. The Company has received approval as a VCT from HM Revenue & Customs. To maintain its qualifying status as a Venture Capital Trust, the Company as a whole needs to be at least 70 per cent. invested in Qualifying Investments by the end of the relevant third accounting period, being February 2013. At 28 February 2015, the qualifying percentage for the Company was 86 per cent. Principal Risks and Uncertainties Facing the Company The Company is exposed to a variety of risks. The principal financial risks and the Company's policies for managing these risks and the policy and practice with regard to financial instruments are summarised in note 15 to the Accounts. The Board has also identified the following additional risks and uncertainties: Loss of approval as a venture capital trust and other regulatory breaches The Company has received approval as a VCT under ITA 2007. Failure to meet and maintain the qualifying requirements for VCT status could result in the loss of tax reliefs previously obtained, resulting in adverse tax consequences for investors, including a requirement to repay the income tax relief obtained, and could also cause the Company to lose its exemption from corporation tax on chargeable gains. The Board receives regular updates from the Managers and financial information is produced on a monthly basis. The Board has appointed an independent adviser to monitor and advise on the Company's compliance with the VCT rules. The Company is subject to compliance with the Companies Act 2006, the rules of the UK Listing Authority and ITA 2007. A breach of any of these could lead to suspension of the listing of the Company's shares on the London Stock Exchange and/or financial penalties, with the resulting reputational implications. Venture Capital Investments There are restrictions regarding the type of companies in which the Company may invest and there is no guarantee that suitable investment opportunities will be identified. Investment in unquoted companies and AIM-traded companies involves a higher degree of risk than investment in companies traded on the main market of the London Stock Exchange. These companies may not be freely marketable and realisations of such investments can be difficult and can take a considerable amount of time. There may also be constraints imposed upon the Company with respect to realisations in order to maintain its VCT status which may restrict the Company's ability to obtain the maximum value from its investments. Calculus Capital has been appointed to manage the Qualifying Investments portfolio, and has extensive experience of investing in this type of investment. Regular reports are provided to the Board. Risks attaching to investment in Structured Products Structured Products are subject to market fluctuations and the Company may lose some or all of its investment. In the event of a long-term decline in the FTSE 100 Index, or, in the case of the C Share Fund, in such other index as this fund may be invested, there will be no gains from the Structured Products. In the event of a fall in the relevant index of more than 50 per cent. at any time during the Structured Product term, and where the Final Index Level is below the Initial Index Level, there will be losses on the Structured Products. There may not be a liquid market in the Structured Products and there may never be two competitive market makers, making it difficult for the Company to realise its investment. Risk is increased further where there is a single market maker who is also the issuer of the Structured Product. Investec Structured Products has agreed to make a market in the Structured Products, should this be required by the Company. Factors which may influence the market value of Structured Products include interest rates, changes in the method of calculating the relevant underlying index from time to time and market expectations regarding the future performance of the relevant underlying index, its composition and such Structured Products. Investec Structured Products has been appointed to manage the Structured Products portfolio for its expertise in these types of financial products. Restrictions have been agreed with Investec Structured Products relating to approved counterparties and maximum exposure to any one counterparty. Liquidity/marketability risk Due to the holding period required to maintain up-front tax reliefs, there is a limited secondary market for VCT shares and investors may therefore find it difficult to realise their investments. As a result, the market price of the shares may not fully reflect, and will tend to be at a discount to, the underlying net asset value. The level of discount may also be exacerbated by the availability of income tax relief on the issue of new VCT shares. The Board recognises this difficulty, and has taken powers to buy back shares, which could be used to enable investors to realise investments. Changes to legislation/taxation Changes in legislation or tax rates concerning VCTs in general, and Venture Capital Investments and qualifying trades in particular, may limit the number of new Venture Capital Investment opportunities, and thereby adversely affect the ability of the Company to achieve or maintain VCT status, and/or reduce the level of returns which would otherwise have been achievable. Engagement of third party advisers The Company has no employees and relies on services provided by third parties. The Board has appointed Calculus Capital as Investment Manager of the Qualifying Investments portfolio and Investec Structured Products as Investment Manager of the Structured Products portfolio. Capita Sinclair Henderson Limited provides administration, accounting and company secretarial services, and Investec Wealth & Investments acts as custodian. C shares versus ordinary shares The assets relating to the C shares are managed and accounted for separately from the assets attributable to the ordinary shares. However, a number of company regulations and VCT requirements are assessed at company level and, therefore, the performance of one fund may impact adversely on the other. The Board monitors both the performance of each separate fund as well as requirements at a company level to reduce the risk of this occurring. Employees, Environmental, Human rights and Community Issues The Company has no employees and the Board is comprised entirely of non-executive Directors. Day-to-day management of the Company's business is delegated to the Investment Managers (details of the respective management agreements are set out in the Directors' Report) and the Company itself has no environmental, human rights, or community policies. In carrying out its activities and in relationships with suppliers, the Company aims to conduct itself responsibly, ethically and fairly. Gender Diversity The Board of Directors comprised three male Directors and one female Director during, and at the end of, the year to 28 February 2015. On behalf of the Board Michael O'Higgins Chairman 12 June 2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Michael O'Higgins (Chairman)* Kate Cornish-Bowden (Audit Committee Chairman)* John Glencross Steve Meeks* *independent of the Investment Managers INVESTMENT MANAGERS Calculus Capital Calculus Capital Limited is the Venture Capital Investments portfolio manager (VCT Qualifying Investments). Investec Structured Products Investec Structured Products (a trading name of Investec Bank plc) is the Structured Products portfolio manager (non VCT Qualifying Investments). EXTRACT FROM THE DIRECTORS' REPORT Dividends Details of the dividends recommended by the Board are set out in the Strategic Report above. Share Capital At the year end and at the date of this report, the issued share capital comprised 4,738,463 ordinary shares (representing 71.05 per cent. of total voting rights and of the total share capital) and 1,931,095 C shares (representing 28.95 per cent. of total voting rights and of the total share capital). No shares were held in Treasury. No shares were issued or bought back during the year. The ordinary shares and C shares have equal voting rights, and at general meetings of the Company, holders are entitled to one vote on a show of hands and on a poll to one vote for every share held. There are no restrictions concerning the transfer of securities in the Company; no restrictions on voting rights; no special rights with regard to control attached to securities; no agreements between holders of securities regarding their transfer known to the Company; and no agreements which the Company is party to that might affect its control following a successful takeover bid. The authority to issue or buy back the Company's shares and amendment of the Company's Articles of Association require a relevant resolution to be passed by shareholders. At the Annual General Meeting held on 17 July 2012, the Directors were granted authority to allot shares up to an aggregate nominal amount of £206,700, and this authority will expire at the Annual General Meeting to be held in 2017. At the Annual General Meeting held on 1 July 2014, the Directors were also authorised to issue shares for cash (without rights of pre-emption applying) (i) up to £100,000 of each class of share by way of offer for subscription and (ii) up to 10 per cent. of each class of share for general purposes and to buy back up to 14.99 per cent. of each of the ordinary and C shares in issue. No shares have been issued or bought back during the period. The Board's proposals for the renewal of these authorities are detailed below. Requirements of Listing Rule 9.8.4R In accordance with Listing Rule 9.8.4R, the following table provides references to where the required information is disclosed: Listing Rule requirement Location A statement of the amount of interest Not applicable capitalised during the period under review and details of any related tax relief. Information required in relation to Not applicable the publication of unaudited financial information. Details of any long-term incentive Not applicable schemes. Details of any arrangements under Not applicable which a director has waived emoluments, or agreed to waive any future emoluments, from the company. Details of any non pre-emptive issues Not applicable of equity for cash. Details of any non pre-emptive issues Not applicable of equity for cash by any unlisted major subsidiary undertaking. Details of any contract of See note 16 of the accounts significance in which a director is or was materially interested. Details of parent participation in a Not applicable placing by a listed subsidiary. Details of any contract of Not applicable significance between the company (or one of its subsidiaries) and a controlling shareholder. Details of waiver of dividends by a Not applicable shareholder. Board statement in respect of Not applicable relationship agreement with the controlling shareholder. Financial Risk Management The principal financial risks and the Company's policies for managing these risks are set out in note 15 to the Accounts. Going Concern After making enquiries, and having reviewed the portfolio, balance sheet and projected income and expenditure for the next twelve months, the Directors have a reasonable expectation that the Company has adequate resources to continue in operation for the foreseeable future. The Directors have therefore adopted the going concern basis in preparing the Accounts. The full Annual Report and Accounts contains the following statement regarding responsibility for the Accounts. DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT Statement of Directors' Responsibilities in respect of the Annual Report and the Accounts The Directors are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the Accounts in accordance with applicable law and regulations. Company law requires the Directors to prepare Accounts for each financial year. Under that law they have elected to prepare the Accounts in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable laws). Under company law the Directors must not approve the Accounts unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs and profit or loss of the Company for that period. In preparing these Accounts, the Directors are required to: • select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; • make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent; • state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the Accounts; and • prepare the Accounts on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Company will continue in business. The Directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Company and enable them to ensure that the Accounts comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Under applicable law and regulations, the Directors are also responsible for preparing a Strategic Report, Directors' Report, Directors' Remuneration Report and Corporate Governance Statement that comply with that law and those regulations, and for ensuring that the Annual Report includes information required by the Listing Rules of the Financial Conduct Authority. The Accounts are published on the www.calculuscapital.com website, which is a website maintained by one of the Company's Investment Managers, Calculus Capital. The maintenance and integrity of the website maintained by Calculus Capital is, so far as it relates to the Company, the responsibility of Calculus Capital. The work carried out by the Auditor does not involve consideration of the maintenance and integrity of this website and accordingly, the Auditor accepts no responsibility for any changes that have occurred to the Accounts since they were initially presented on the website. Visitors to the website need to be aware that legislation in the United Kingdom covering the preparation and dissemination of the Accounts may differ from legislation in their jurisdiction. We confirm that to the best of our knowledge: • the Accounts, prepared in accordance with UK accounting standards, give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of the Company; and • the Annual Report includes a fair review of the development and performance of the business and the position of the Company together with a description of the principal risks and uncertainties that it faces. On behalf of the Board Michael O'Higgins Chairman 12 June 2015 NON-STATUTORY ACCOUNTS The financial information set out below does not constitute the Company's statutory accounts for the year ended 28 February 2015 and the year ended 28 February 2014 but is derived from those accounts. Statutory accounts for 2014 have been delivered to the Registrar of Companies, and those for 2015 will be delivered in due course. The Auditor has reported on those accounts; their report was (i) unqualified, (ii) did not include a reference to any matters to which the Auditor drew attention by way of emphasis without qualifying their report and (ii) did not contain a statement under Section 498 (2) or (3) of the Companies Act 2006. The text of the Auditor's report can be found in the Company's full Annual Report and Accounts at www.calculuscapital.com. Income Statement for the year ended 28 February 2015 Year Ended 28 February 2015 Year Ended 28 February 2014 Revenue Capital Revenue Capital Return Return Total Return Return Total Note £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 Ordinary Share Fund Investment holding (losses)/gains 267 267 8 - (443) (443) - Gain on disposal of investments 8 - 459 459 - 10 10 Income 2 64 - 64 74 - 74 Investment management fee 3 (10) (32) (42) (11) (34) (45) Other operating expenses 4 (111) - (111) (107) - (107) (Loss)/profit on ordinary activities before taxation (57) (16) (73) (44) 243 199 Taxation on ordinary activities 5 - - - - - - (Loss)/profit for the year (57) (16) (73) (44) 243 199 Basic and diluted earnings per ordinary share 7 (1.2)p (0.3)p (1.5)p (0.9)p 5.1p 4.2p C Share Fund Investment holding gains 8 - 98 98 - 33 33 (Loss)/gain on disposal of investments 8 - (1) (1) - 52 52 Income 2 25 - 25 22 - 22 Investment management fee 3 (4) (13) (17) (4) (13) (17) Other operating expenses 4 (44) - (44) (43) - (43) (Loss)/profit on ordinary activities before taxation (23) 84 61 (25) 72 47 Taxation on ordinary activities 5 - - - - - - (Loss)/profit for the year (23) 84 61 (25) 72 47 Basic and diluted earnings per C share 7 (1.2)p 4.3p 3.1p (1.3)p 3.7p 2.4p The total column of these statements represents the Income Statement of the Ordinary Share Fund and C Share Fund. The supplementary revenue return and capital return columns are both prepared in accordance with the Association of Investment Companies' ("AIC") Statement of Recommended Practice ("SORP"). No operations were acquired or discontinued during the year. All items in the above statement derive from continuing operations. There were no recognised gains or losses other than those passing through the Income Statement. The notes form an integral part of these Accounts. Income Statement (continued) for the year ended 28 February 2015 Year Ended 28 February 2015 Year Ended 28 February 2014 Revenue Capital Revenue Capital Return Return Total Return Return Total Note £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 Total Investment holding (losses)/gains 8 - (345) (345) - 300 300 Gain on disposal of investments 8 - 458 458 - 62 62 Income 2 89 - 89 96 - 96 Investment management fee 3 (14) (45) (59) (15) (47) (62) Other operating expenses 4 (155) - (155) (150) - (150) (Loss)/profit on ordinary activities (80) 68 (12) (69) 315 246 before taxation Taxation on ordinary activities 5 - - - - - - (Loss)/profit for the year (80) 68 (12) (69) 315 246 Basic and diluted earnings per 7 (1.2)p (0.3)p (1.5)p (0.9)p 5.1p 4.2p ordinary share Basic and diluted earnings per C share 7 (1.2)p 4.3p 3.1p (1.3)p 3.7p 2.4p The total column of this statement represents the Company's Income Statement. The supplementary revenue return and capital return columns are both prepared in accordance with the AIC's SORP. No operations were acquired or discontinued during the year. All items in the above statement derive from continuing operations. There were no recognised gains or losses other than those passing through the Income Statement. The notes form an integral part of these Accounts. Reconciliation of Movements in Shareholders' Funds for the year ended 28 February 2015 Capital Capital Share Special Reserve Reserve Revenue Capital Reserve Realised Unrealised Reserve Total £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 Ordinary Share Fund For the year ended 28 February 2015 1 March 2014 47 3,729 273 736 (273) 4,512 Investment holding losses - - - (443) - (443) Gain on disposal of investments - - 459 - - 459 Management fee allocated to capital - - (32) - - (32) Revenue return on ordinary activities - - - - (57) (57) after tax Dividends paid - (1,291) - - - (1,291) 28 February 2015 47 2,438 700 293 (330) 3,148 For the year ended 28 February 2014 1 March 2013 47 3,978 297 469 (229) 4,562 Investment holding gains - - - 267 - 267 Gain on disposal of investments - - 10 - - 10 Management fee allocated to capital - - (34) - - (34) Revenue return on ordinary activities - - - - (44) (44) after tax Dividends paid - (249) - - - (249) 28 February 2014 47 3,729 273 736 (273) 4,512 The notes form an integral part of these Accounts. Reconciliation of Movements in Shareholders' Funds (continued) for the year ended 28 February 2015 Capital Capital Share Special Reserve Reserve Revenue Capital Reserve Realised Unrealised Reserve Total £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 C Share Fund For the year ended 28 February 2015 1 March 2014 19 1,628 86 137 (105) 1,765 Investment holding gains - - - 98 - 98 (Loss)/gain on disposal of investments - - (1) - - (1) Management fee allocated to capital - - (13) - - (13) Revenue return on ordinary activities - - - - (23) (23) after tax Dividends paid - (87) - - - (87) 28 February 2015 19 1,541 72 235 (128) 1,739 For the year ended 28 February 2014 1 March 2013 19 1,715 47 104 (80) 1,805 Investment holding gains - - - 33 - 33 Gain on disposal of investments - - 52 - - 52 Management fee allocated to capital - - (13) - - (13) Revenue return on ordinary activities - - - - (25) (25) after tax Dividends paid - (87) - - - (87) 28 February 2014 19 1,628 86 137 (105) 1,765 The notes form an integral part of these Accounts. Reconciliation of Movements in Shareholders' Funds (continued) for the year ended 28 February 2015 Capital Capital Share Special Reserve Reserve Revenue Capital Reserve Realised Unrealised Reserve Total £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 Total For the year ended 28 February 2015 1 March 2014 66 5,357 359 873 (378) 6,277 Investment holding losses - - - (345) - (345) Gain on disposal of investments - - 458 - - 458 Management fee allocated to capital - - (45) - - (45) Revenue return on ordinary activities - - - - (80) (80) after tax Dividends paid - (1,378) - - - (1,378) 28 February 2015 66 3,979 772 528 (458) 4,887 For the year ended 28 February 2014 1 March 2013 66 5,693 344 573 (309) 6,367 Investment holding gains - - - 300 - 300 Gain on disposal of investments - - 62 - - 62 Management fee allocated to capital - - (47) - - (47) Revenue return on ordinary activities - - - - (69) (69) after tax Dividends paid - (336) - - - (336) 28 February 2014 66 5,357 359 873 (378) 6,277 The notes an integral part of these Accounts. Balance Sheet as at 28 February 2015 28 February 28 February 2014 2015 Note £'000 £'000 Ordinary Share Fund Fixed assets Investments 8 3,061 4,573 Current assets Debtors 9 62 73 Cash at bank and on deposit 107 - 169 73 Creditors: amount falling due within one year Creditors 10 (82) (107) Bank overdraft - (22) (82) (129) Net current assets/ 87 (56) (liabilities) Non-current liabilities IFA trail commission - (5) Net assets 3,148 4,512 Capital and reserves Called-up share capital 11 47 47 Special reserve 2,438 3,729 Capital reserve - realised 700 273 Capital reserve - unrealised 293 736 Revenue reserve (330) (273) Equity shareholders' funds 3,148 4,512 Net asset value per ordinary 12 66.4p 95.2p share - basic 28 February 2015 28 February 2014 Note £'000 £'000 C Share Fund Fixed assets Investments 8 1,649 1,647 Current assets Debtors 9 26 29 Cash at bank and on deposit 103 130 129 159 Creditors: amount falling due within one year Creditors 10 (36) (36) Net current assets 93 123 Non-current liabilities IFA trail commission (3) (5) Net assets 1,739 1,765 Capital and reserves Called-up share capital 11 19 19 Special reserve 1,541 1,628 Capital reserve - realised 72 86 - 235 137 unrealised Revenue reserve (128) (105) Equity shareholders' funds 1,739 1,765 Net asset value per C share - 12 90.1p 91.4p basic 28 February 2015 28 February 2014 Note £'000 £'000 Total Fixed assets Investments 8 4,710 6,220 Current assets Debtors 9 88 102 Cash at bank and on deposit 210 130 298 232 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Creditors 10 (118) (143) Bank overdraft - (22) (118) (165) Net current assets 180 67 Non-current liabilities IFA trail commission (3) (10) Net assets 4,887 6,277 Capital and reserves Called-up share capital 66 66 Special reserve 3,979 5,357 Capital reserve - realised 772 359 Capital reserve - unrealised 528 873 Revenue reserve (458) (378) Equity shareholders' funds 4,887 6,277 Net asset value per ordinary 12 66.4p 95.2p share - basic Net asset value per C share - 12 90.1p 91.4p basic These Accounts were approved by the Board of Directors of Investec Structured Products Calculus VCT plc and were authorised for issue on 12 June 2015 and were signed on its behalf by: Michael O'Higgins Chairman Registered No. 07142153 England & Wales The notes form an integral part of these Accounts. Cash Flow Statement for the year ended 28 February 2015 Year Ended Year Ended 28 February 28 February 2015 2014 Note £'000 £'000 Ordinary Share Fund Operating activities Investment income received 70 104 Investment management fees (79) (22) Other cash payments (99) (103) Cash expended from operating activities 13 (108) (21) Cash flow from investing activities Purchase of investments (3) (12) Sale of investments 1,531 261 Net cash flow from investing activities 1,528 249 Equity dividend paid (1,291) (249) Net cash flow before financing 129 (21) Cash flow from financing activities Expenses of share issues - (5) Net cash flow from financing activities - (5) Increase/(decrease) in cash at bank and on deposit 129 (26) Analysis of changes in cash at bank and on deposit Beginning of year (22) 4 Net cash increase/(decrease) 129 (26) As at 28 February 107 (22) Year Ended Year Ended 28 February 28 February 2015 2014 Note £'000 £'000 C Share Fund Operating activities Investment income received 27 22 Deposit interest received - 1 Investment management fees (22) (17) Other cash payments (40) (38) Cash expended from operating 13 (35) (32) activities Cash flow from investing activities Purchase of investments - (657) Sale of investments 95 353 Net cash flow from investing 95 (304) activities Equity dividend paid (87) (87) Net cash flow before financing (27) (423) Cash flow from financing activities Expenses of share issues - (3) Net cash flow from financing - (3) activities Decrease in cash at bank and on (27) (426) deposit Analysis of changes in cash at bank and on deposit Beginning of year 130 556 Net cash decrease (27) (426) As at 28 February 103 130 Year Ended Year Ended 28 February 28 February 2015 2014 Note £'000 £'000 Total Operating activities Investment income received 97 126 Deposit interest received - 1 Investment management fees (101) (39) Other cash payments (139) (141) Cash expended from operating 13 (143) (53) activities Cash flow from investing activities Purchase of investments (3) (669) Sale of investments 1,626 614 Net cash flow from investing 1,623 (55) activities Equity dividend paid (1,378) (336) Net cash flow before financing 102 (444) Cash flow from financing activities Expenses of share issues - (8) Net cash flow from financing - (8) activities Increase/(decrease) in cash at bank 102 (452) and on deposit Analysis of changes in cash at bank and on deposit Beginning of year 108 560 Net cash increase/(decrease) 102 (452) As at 28 February 210 108 The notes form an integral part of these Accounts. NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS 1. Accounting Policies Basis of accounting These Accounts cover the 12 month period 1 March 2014 to 28 February 2015, and have been prepared under the historical cost convention, except for the valuation of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, in accordance with UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice ("UK GAAP") and the AIC SORP issued January 2009 (the AIC SORP issued November 2014 is not applicable until the next reporting period). These Accounts are prepared on the going concern basis. In determining the analysis of total income and expenses as between capital return and revenue return, the Directors have followed the guidance contained in the AIC SORP, and on the assumption that the Company maintains VCT status. Expenses are allocated between the Ordinary Share Fund and the C Share Fund on the basis of the ratio of the number of shares held by the respective fund to the total number of ordinary and C shares where the expense is a shared expense. Where expenses are not shared in this proportion, they are applied on the basis of the most accurate method. The Ordinary Share Fund and C Share Fund share bank accounts. Each funds' share of the bank accounts is based on actual receipts and payments. These cash flows are allocated according to the accounting policy for income and expenses respectively. The Company has not prepared consolidated accounts and has accounted for its subsidiary, Investec SPV Limited, as an investment on the grounds that its results are immaterial to the Company. Investec SPV Limited was dissolved in March 2014 as it was no longer required. The Company's Accounts are presented in Sterling. Investments at fair value through profit or loss The Company aims to invest in portfolios of Structured Products and Venture Capital Investments that will provide sufficient total returns to allow the Company to pay annual dividends and provide long-term capital returns for investors. As a result, all investments held by the Company are designated, upon initial recognition, as held at fair value through profit or loss, in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 26 'Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement' and the AIC SORP. The Company manages and evaluates theperformance of these investments on a fair value basis in accordance with its investment strategy, and information about the portfolio is provided internally on this basis to the Board. Fair value is the amount for which an asset can be exchanged between knowledgeable, willing parties in an arm's length transaction. Investments held at fair value through profit or loss are initially recognised at cost, being the consideration given and excluding transaction or other dealing costs associated with the investment, which are expensed and included in the capital column of the Income Statement. Subsequently, investments are measured at fair value, with gains and losses on investments recognised in the Income Statement and allocated to capital. All purchases and sales of investments are accounted for on trade date basis. For investments actively traded in organised financial markets, fair value is generally determined by reference to quoted market bid, or last, prices, depending on the convention of the exchange on which the investment is quoted, at the close of business on the Balance Sheet date. Structured Products are valued by reference to the FTSE 100 Index, with mid prices for the Structured Products provided by the product issuers. An adjustment is made to these prices to take into account any bid/offer spreads prevalent in the market at each valuation date. These spreads are either determined by the issuer or recommended by the Structured Products Manager, Investec Structured Products (a trading name of Investec Bank plc). Unquoted investments are valued using an appropriate valuation technique so as to establish what the transaction price would have been at the Balance Sheet date. Such investments are valued in accordance with the International Private Equity and Venture Capital Association ( ''IPEV") guidelines. Primary indicators of fair value are derived from earnings multiples, recent arm's length market transactions, net assets or, where appropriate, at cost for recent investments or the discounted cash flow valuation as at the previous reporting date. Income Dividends receivable on equity shares are recognised as revenue on the date on which the shares or units are marked as ex-dividend. Where no ex-dividend date is available, the revenue is recognised when the Company's right to receive it has been established. Interest receivable from fixed income securities is recognised using the effective interest rate method. Interest receivable on bank deposits is included in the Accounts on an accruals basis. The gains and losses arising on investments in Structured Products are allocated between revenue and capital according to the nature of each Structured Product. This is dependent on the extent to which the return on the Structured Product is capital or revenue based. Other revenue is credited to the revenue column of the Income Statement when the Company's right to receive the revenue has been established. Expenses All expenses are accounted for on an accruals basis. Expenses are charged to the Income Statement as follows: • expenses, except as stated below, are charged to the revenue column of the Income Statement; • expenses incurred on the acquisition or disposal of an investment are taken to the capital column of the Income Statement; • expenses are charged to the capital column of the Income Statement where a connection with the maintenance or enhancement of the value of the investments can be demonstrated. In this respect management fees have been allocated 75 per cent. to the capital column and 25 per cent. to the revenue column of the Income Statement, being in line with the Board's expected long-term split of returns, in the form of capital gains and revenue respectively, from the investment portfolio of the Company; and • expenses associated with the issue of shares are deducted from the share premium account. Annual IFA trail commission covering a five year period since share allotment has been provided for in the Accounts as, due to the nature of the Company, it is probable that this will be payable. The commission is apportioned between current and non-current liabilities. Expenses incurred by the Company in excess of the agreed cap, currently 3 per cent. of the gross amount raised from the offer for subscription of ordinary shares and C shares respectively for the 2009/2010, 2010/2011 and 2011/2012 tax years (excluding irrecoverable VAT, annual trail commission and performance incentive fees), can be clawed back from Investec Structured Products until the Ordinary Share Interim Return Date. Any clawback is treated as a credit against the expenses of the Company. Investment management and performance fees Calculus Capital, as Investment Manager of the VCT qualifying portfolio, receives an annual investment management fee of an amount equivalent to 1.0 per cent. of the net assets of the respective share fund. Investec Structured Products, as Investment Manager of the Structured Products portfolio, does not receive any annual management fees from the Company. Investec Structured Products is entitled to an arrangement fee from the providers of Structured Products as detailed in note 17. The Investment Managers will each receive a performance incentive fee payable in cash of an amount equal to 10 per cent. of dividends and distributions paid (including the relevant distribution being offered) to holders of ordinary shares over and above 105p per ordinary share (this being a 50 per cent. return on an initial net investment of 70p per ordinary share taking into account upfront income tax relief) provided holders of ordinary shares have received or been offered an interim return of at least 70p per share for payment on or before 14 December 2015. Such performance incentive fees will be paid within 10 business days of the date of payment of the relevant dividend or distribution. For the C Share Fund, Investec Structured Products and Calculus Capital will be entitled to performance incentive fees as set out below: * 10 per cent. of C Shareholder Proceeds in excess of 105p up to and including Proceeds of 115p per C share, such amount to be paid within ten business days of the date of payment of the relevant dividend or distribution pursuant to which a return of 115p per C share is satisfied; and * 10 per cent. of C Shareholder Proceeds in excess of 115p per C share, such amounts to be paid within ten business days of the date of payment of the relevant dividend or distribution; provided in each case that C shareholders have received or been offered the C Share Interim Return of at least 70p per C share on or before 14 March 2017 and at least a further 45p per C share having being received or offered for payment on or before 14 March 2019. Capital reserve The capital return component of the return for the year is taken to the non-distributable capital reserves and the unrealised capital component of the return for the year is taken to the non-distributable capital reserves within the Reconciliation of Movements in Shareholders' Funds. Special reserve The special reserve was created by the cancellation of the Ordinary Share Fund's share premium account on 20 October 2010. A further cancellation of the share premium account occurred on 23 November 2011 for both the Ordinary Share Fund and C Share Fund. The special reserve is a distributable reserve created to be used by the Company inter alia to write off losses, fund market purchases of its own ordinary and C shares, make distributions and/or for other corporate purposes. The Company was formerly an investment company under section 833 of the Companies Act 2006. On 18 May 2011, investment company status was revoked by the Company. This was done in order to allow the Company to pay dividends to shareholders using the special reserve. Taxation Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed at the Balance Sheet date where transactions or events that result in an obligation to pay more tax in the future have occurred at the Balance Sheet date. This is subject to deferred tax assets only being recognised if it is considered more likely than not that there will be suitable profits from which the future reversals of the underlying timing differences can be deducted. Timing differences are differences between the Company's taxable profits and its results as stated in the Accounts. Deferred tax is measured at the average tax rates that are expected to apply in the periods in which the timing differences are expected to reverse, based on tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantially enacted by the Balance Sheet date. Deferred tax is measured on a non-discounted basis. No taxation liability arises on gains from sales of fixed asset investments by the Company by virtue of its VCT status. However, the net revenue (excluding UK dividend income) accruing to the Company is liable to corporation tax at the prevailing rates. Dividends Dividends to shareholders are accounted for in the period in which they are paid or approved in general meetings. Dividends payable to equity shareholders are recognised in the Reconciliation of Movements in Shareholders' Funds when they are paid, or have been approved by shareholders in the case of a final dividend and become a liability of the Company. 2. Income Year Ended Year Ended 28 February 28 February 2015 2014 £'000 £'000 Ordinary Share Fund UK dividends - 2 UK unfranked loan stock interest 55 58 Redemption premium 9 12 Commission fees received - 2 64 74 Total income comprises: Interest 64 70 Dividends - 2 Other income - 2 64 74 C Share Fund UK dividends - 1 UK unfranked loan stock interest 22 19 Redemption premium 3 - Bank interest - 1 Commission fees received - 1 25 22 Total income comprises: Interest 25 20 Dividends - 1 Other income - 1 25 22 Year Ended Year Ended 28 February 28 February 2015 2014 £'000 £'000 Total UK dividends - 3 UK unfranked loan stock interest 77 77 Redemption premium 12 12 Bank interest - 1 Commission fees received - 3 89 96 Total income comprises: Interest 89 90 Dividends - 3 Other income - 3 89 96 3. Management Fee Year Ended Year Ended 28 February 2015 28 February 2014 Revenue Capital Total Revenue Capital Total £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 Ordinary Share Fund Investment management fee 10 32 42 11 34 45 C Share Fund Investment management fee 4 13 17 4 13 17 Total Investment management fee 14 45 59 15 47 62 No performance fee was paid during the year. 4. Other Expenses Year Ended Year Ended 28 February 28 February 2015 2014 £'000 £'000 Ordinary Share Fund Directors' fees 35 35 Secretarial and accounting fees 61 59 Auditor's remuneration - audit services 14 14 - taxation compliance services 4 4 Other 50 52 Clawback of expenses in excess of 3% cap repayable from the Manager (53) (57) 111 107 C Share Fund Directors' fees 15 15 Secretarial and accounting fees 25 24 Auditor's remuneration - audit services 6 6 - taxation compliance services 2 2 Other 19 19 Clawback of expenses in excess of 3% cap repayable from the Manager (23) (23) 44 43 Total Directors' fees 50 50 Secretarial and accounting fees 86 83 Auditor's remuneration - audit services 20 20 - taxation compliance services 6 6 Other 69 71 Clawback of expenses in excess of 3% cap repayable from the Manager (76) (80) 155 150 Further details of Directors' fees can be found in the Directors' Remuneration Report on page 35 of the full Annual Report. 5. Taxation Year Ended 28 February 2015 Year Ended 28 February 2014 Revenue Capital Total Revenue Capital Total £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 Ordinary Share Fund (Loss)/profit on ordinary activities before tax (57) (16) (73) (44) 243 199 Theoretical tax at UK Corporation Tax rate of 21.2% (2014: 23.1%) (12) (3) (15) (10) 56 46 Timing differences: loss not recognised, carried forward 12 6 18 10 8 18 Effects of non-taxable gains - (3) (3) - (64) (64) Tax charge - - - - - - C Share Fund (Loss)/profit on ordinary activities before tax (23) 84 61 (25) 72 47 Theoretical tax at UK Corporation Tax rate of 21.2% (2014: 23.1%) (5) 18 13 (6) 17 11 Timing differences: loss not recognised, carried forward 5 3 8 6 3 9 Effects of non-taxable gains - (21) (21) - (20) (20) Tax charge - - - - - - Total (Loss)/profit on ordinary activities before tax (80) 68 (12) (69) 315 246 Theoretical tax at UK Corporation Tax rate of 21.2% (2014: 23.1%) (17) 15 (2) (16) 73 57 Timing differences: loss not recognised, carried forward 17 9 26 16 11 27 Effects of non-taxable gains - (24) (24) - (84) (84) Tax charge - - - - - - At 28 February 2015, the Company had £568,335 (28 February 2014: £443,343) of excess management expenses to carry forward against future taxable profits. The Company's deferred tax asset of £113,667 (28 February 2014: £93,102) has not been recognised due to the fact that it is unlikely the excess management expenses will be set off in the foreseeable future. 6. Dividends Year Ended Year Ended 28 February 28 February 2015 2014 £'000 £'000 Ordinary Share Fund Declared and paid: 5.25p per ordinary share in respect of the year ended 28 February 249 249 2014 (2013: 5.25p) Declared and paid: 22p per ordinary share in respect of the year ended 28 February 2015 1,042 - (2014: 0p) Proposed final dividend: 5.25p per ordinary share in respect of the year ended 28 February 2015 (2014: 5.25p) 249 249 C Share Fund Declared and paid: 4.5p per C share in respect of the year ended 28 February 2014 87 87 (2013: 4.5p) Proposed final dividend: 4.5p per C share in respect of the year ended 28 February 2015 87 87 (2014: 4.5p) The proposed dividends are subject to approval by shareholders at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting and have not been included as a liability in these Accounts. 7. Return per Share Year Ended Year Ended 28 February 2015 28 February 2014 Revenue Capital Total Revenue Capital Total pence pence pence pence pence pence Return per ordinary share (1.2) (0.3) (1.5) (0.9) 5.1 4.2 Return per C share (1.2) 4.3 3.1 (1.3) 3.7 2.4 Ordinary Share Fund Revenue return per ordinary share is based on the net revenue loss on ordinary activities after taxation of £57,000 (28 February 2014: £44,000) and on 4,738,463 ordinary shares (28 February 2014: 4,738,463), being the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the year. Capital return per ordinary share is based on the net capital loss for the year of £16,000 (28 February 2014: gain £243,000) and on 4,738,463 ordinary shares (28 February 2014: 4,738,463), being the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the year. Total return per ordinary share is based on the total loss on ordinary activities after taxation of £73,000 (28 February 2014: gain £199,000) and on 4,738,463 ordinary shares (28 February 2014: 4,738,463), being the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the year. C Share Fund Revenue return per C share is based on the net revenue loss on ordinary activities after taxation of £23,000 (28 February 2014: £25,000) and on 1,931,095 C shares (28 February 2014: 1,931,095), being the weighted average number of C shares in issue during the year. Capital return per C share is based on the net capital gain for the year of £ 84,000 (28 February 2014: £72,000) and on 1,931,095 C shares ( 28 February 2014: 1,931,095), being the weighted average number of C shares in issue during the year. Total return per C share is based on the total gain for the year of £61,000 (28 February 2014: £47,000) and on 1,931,095 C shares (28 February 2014: 1,931,095), being the weighted average number of C shares in issue during the year. 8. Investments Year Ended 28 February 2015 Structured VCT Product Qualifying Other Investments Investments Investments Total £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 Ordinary Share Fund Opening bookcost 1,100 2,736 1 3,837 Opening investment holding gains/(losses) 783 (47) - 736 Opening valuation 1,883 2,689 1 4,573 Movements in year: Purchases at cost - 3 - 3 Sales proceeds (1,067) (464) - (1,531) Realised gains on sales 457 2 - 459 Decrease in investment holding gains/(losses) (364) (79) - (443) Movements in year (974) (538) - (1,512) Closing valuation 909 2,151 1 3,061 Closing bookcost 490 2,277 1 2,768 Closing investment holding 419 (126) - 293 gains/(losses) Closing valuation 909 2,151 1 3,061 C Share Fund Opening bookcost 328 1,181 1 1,510 Opening investment holding gains/(losses) 175 (38) - 137 Opening valuation 503 1,143 1 1,647 Movements in year: Purchases at cost - - - - Sales proceeds - (95) - (95) Realised losses on sales - (1) - (1) Increase in investment holding gains/(losses) 35 63 - 98 Movements in year 35 (33) - 2 Closing valuation 538 1,110 1 1,649 Closing bookcost 328 1,085 1 1,414 Closing investment holding gains/(losses) 210 25 - 235 Closing valuation 538 1,110 1 1,649 Total Opening bookcost 1,428 3,917 2 5,347 Opening investment holding gains/(losses) 958 (85) - 873 Opening valuation 2,386 3,832 2 6,220 Movements in year: Purchases at cost - 3 - 3 Sales proceeds (1,067) (559) - (1,626) Realised gains on sales 457 1 - 458 Decrease in investment holding gains/(losses) (329) (16) - (345) Movements in year (939) (571) - (1,510) Closing valuation 1,447 3,261 2 4,710 Closing bookcost 818 3,362 2 4,182 Closing investment holding gains/(losses) 629 (101) - 528 Closing valuation 1,447 3,261 2 4,710 Note 15 provides a detailed analysis of investments held at fair value through profit and loss in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 29 'Financial Instruments: Disclosures'. During the year, the Company incurred no transaction costs on purchases in respect of ordinary shareholder activities or C shareholder activities. Investec SPV was incorporated on 29 November 2011 and dissolved on 25 March 2014. 9. Debtors Year Ended Year Ended 28 February 28 February 2015 2014 £'000 £'000 Ordinary Share Fund Prepayments and accrued income 9 16 Clawback of expenses in excess of 3% cap payable by the Manager 53 57 62 73 C Share Fund Prepayments and accrued income 3 6 Clawback of expenses in excess of 3% cap payable by the Manager 23 23 26 29 Total Prepayments and accrued income 12 22 Clawback of expenses in excess of 3% cap payable by the Manager 76 80 88 102 10. Creditors Year Ended Year Ended 28 February 28 February 2015 2014 £'000 £'000 Ordinary Share Fund IFA trail commission 11 5 Management fees 19 56 Audit fees 14 17 Directors' fees 6 6 Administration fees 10 5 Other creditors 22 18 82 107 C Share Fund IFA trail commission 5 2 Management fees 8 13 Audit fees 6 7 Directors' fees 2 2 Administration fees 4 2 Other creditors 11 10 36 36 Total IFA trail commission 16 7 Management fees 27 69 Audit fees 20 24 Directors' fees 8 8 Administration fees 14 7 Other creditors 33 28 118 143 11. Share Capital 28 February 2015 28 February 2014 Number £'000 Number £'000 Ordinary Share Fund Number of shares in issue 4,738,463 47 4,738,463 47 C Share Fund Number of shares in issue 1,931,095 19 1,931,095 19 Total 66 66 Under the Articles of Association, a resolution for the continuation of the Company as a VCT will be proposed at the Annual General Meeting falling after the tenth anniversary of the last allotment (from time to time) of shares in the Company and thereafter at five-yearly intervals. 12. Net Asset Value per Share 28 February 28 February 2015 2014 Ordinary Share Fund Net asset value per ordinary share 66.4p 95.2p The basic net asset value per ordinary share is based on net assets (including current period revenue) of £3,148,000 (28 February 2014: £ 4,512,000) and on 4,738,463 ordinary shares (28 February 2014: 4,738,463), being the number of ordinary shares in issue at the end of the year. C Share Fund Net asset value per C share 90.1p 91.4p The basic net asset value per C share is based on net assets (including current period revenue) of £1,739,000 (28 February 2014: £1,765,000) and on 1,931,095 C shares (28 February 2014: 1,931,095), being the number of C shares in issue at the end of the year. 13. Reconciliation of Net Profit before Tax to Cash Expended from Operating Activities Year Ended Year Ended 28 February 28 February 2015 2014 £'000 £'000 Ordinary Share Fund (Loss)/profit on ordinary activities before (73) 199 tax Gains on investments (16) (277) Decrease in debtors 11 37 (Decrease)/increase in creditors (30) 20 Cash expended from operating activities (108) (21) C Share Fund Profit on ordinary activities before tax 61 47 Gains on investments (97) (85) Decrease in debtors 3 6 (Decrease)/increase in creditors (2) - Cash expended from operating activities (35) (32) Total (Loss)/profit on ordinary activities before (12) 246 tax Gains on investments (113) (362) Decrease in debtors 14 43 (Decrease)/increase in creditors (32) 20 Cash expended from operating activities (143) (53) 14. Financial Commitments At 28 February 2015, the Company did not have any financial commitments which had not been accrued for. 15. Financial Instruments The Company's objective is to produce ongoing capital gains and income that will provide investment returns sufficient to maximise annual dividends and to fund a special dividend or cash offer in year 6 sufficient to bring distributions per share to 70p. In order to qualify as a VCT, at least 70 per cent. (the "Qualifying Percentage") of the Company's investments must be invested in Venture Capital Investments within approximately three years of the relevant funds being raised. Thus, there will be a phased reduction in the Structured Products portfolio and corresponding build up in the portfolio of Venture Capital Investments to achieve and maintain this 70 per cent. threshold along the following lines: Average Exposure per Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6+ Year Structured Products and cash/near cash assets 85% 75% 35% 25% 25% 0% Venture Capital 15% 25% 65% 75% 75% 100% Investments The Qualifying Percentage is, in general, calculated by reference to the latest price paid by the Company for its investments rather than market value. In the year to 28 February 2015, the Company maintained the Qualifying Percentage. At that date, by market value, the Company's investment portfolio comprised 31 per cent. Structured Products and 69 per cent. Qualifying Investments. This is split 30 per cent. and 70 per cent. for the ordinary share portfolio and 33 per cent. and 67 per cent. for the C share portfolio. The Company's financial instruments comprise securities and cash and liquid resources that arise directly from the Company's operations. The principal risks the Company faces in its portfolio management activities are: Market price risk Credit risk Liquidity risk The Company does not have exposure to foreign currency risk. With many years' experience of managing the risks involved in investing in Structured Products and Venture Capital Investments respectively, both the Investec Structured Products team and the Calculus Capital team, together with the Board, have designed the Company's structure and its investment strategy to reduce risk as much as possible. The policies for managing these risks are summarised below and have been applied throughout the period under review. a) Market price risk Structured Products The return and valuation of the Company's investments in Structured Products is currently linked to the FTSE 100 Index by way of a fixed return that is payable as long as the Final Index Level is no lower than the Initial Index Level. All of the current investments in Structured Products will either be capital protected or capital at risk on a one-to-one basis where the FTSE 100 Index falls by more than 50 per cent. and the Final Index Level is below the Initial Index Level. If the FTSE 100 Index does fall by more than 50 per cent. at any time during the investment period and fails to recover at maturity, the capital will be at risk on a maximum one-to-one basis (Capital at Risk ("CAR")) (e.g. if the FTSE 100 Index falls by more than 50 per cent. during the investment period and on maturity is down 25 per cent., capital within that Structured Product will be reduced by 25 per cent.). The tables in the Investment Manager's Review (Structured Products) provide details of the Initial Index Level at the date of investment and the maturity date for each of the Structured Products. On 28 February 2015, the FTSE 100 Index closed at 6,946.66. The Final Index Level is calculated using 'averaging', meaning that the average is taken of the closing levels of the FTSE 100 on each business day over the last two to six months of the Structured Product plan term (the length of the averaging period differs for each plan). The Investment Manager of the Structured Products portfolio and the Board review this risk on a regular basis. The use of averaging to calculate the return can reduce adverse effects of a falling market or sudden market falls shortly before maturity. Equally, it can reduce the benefits of an increasing market or sudden market rises shortly before maturity. As at 28 February 2015, the Company's investments in Structured Products were valued at £1,446,762 (Ordinary Share Fund: £908,733; C Share Fund: £538,029). A 10 per cent. increase in the level of the FTSE 100 Index at 28 February 2015, given that all other variables remained constant, would have increased net assets by £86,876 (Ordinary Share Fund: £54,568; C Share Fund: £32,308). A 10 per cent decrease would have reduced net assets by £90,759 (Ordinary Share Fund: £57,007; C Share Fund: £33,752). If the net assets had been higher by £ 86,876 throughout the year, then the investment management fee due to Calculus Capital would have been increased by £868 (Ordinary Share Fund: £545; C Share Fund: £323); if the net assets had been lower by £90,759 lower throughout the year, then the investment management fee due to Calculus Capital would have decreased by £907 (Ordinary Share Fund: £570; C Share Fund: £337). The Directors consider that an increase or decrease in the aggregate value of investments by 10 per cent. or more is reasonably possible. Qualifying Investments Market risk embodies the potential for losses and includes interest rate risk and price risk. The management of market price risk is part of the investment management process. The portfolio is managed in accordance with policies in place as described in more detail in the Chairman's Statement and Investment Manager's Review (Qualifying Investments). The Company's strategy on the management of investment risk is driven by the Company's investment objective as outlined above. Investments in unquoted companies and AIM-traded companies, by their nature, involve a higher degree of risk than investments in the main market. Some of that risk can be mitigated by diversifying the portfolio across business sectors and asset classes. Interest is earned on cash balances and money market funds and is linked to the banks' variable deposit rates. The Board does not consider interest rate risk to be material. Interest rates do not materially impact upon the value of the Qualifying Investments. The main risk arising on the loan stock instruments is credit risk. The Company does not have any interest bearing liabilities. As required by Financial Reporting Standard 29 'Financial Instruments: Disclosures' (the "Standard") an analysis of financial assets and liabilities, which identifies the risk of the Company's holding of such items, is provided. The Company's financial assets comprise equity, loan stock, cash and debtors. The interest rate profile of the Company's financial assets is given in the table below: As at 28 February As at 28 February 2014 2015 Fair Value Cash Flow Fair Value Cash Flow Interest Interest Interest Interest Rate Rate Rate Rate Risk Risk Risk Risk £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 Ordinary Share Fund Loan stock 687 - 1,222 - Money market funds - 1 - 1 Cash - 107 - - 687 108 1,222 1 C Share Fund Loan stock 200 - 320 - Money market funds - 1 - 1 Cash - 103 - 130 200 104 320 131 Total Loan stock 887 - 1,542 - Money market funds - 2 - 2 Cash - 210 - 130 887 212 1,542 132 The variable rate is based on the banks' deposit rate, and applies to cash balances held and the money market funds. The benchmark rate which determines the interest payments received on interest bearing cash balances is the Bank of England base rate, which was 0.5 per cent. as at 28 February 2015. Any movement in interest rates is deemed to have an insignificant effect on the Structured Products. b) Credit risk Structured Products The failure of a counterparty to discharge its obligations under a transaction could result in the Company suffering a loss. In its role as the Investment Manager of the Structured Products portfolio and to diversify counterparty risk, Investec Structured Products will only invest in Structured Products issued by approved issuers. In addition, the maximum exposure to any one counterparty (or underlying counterparty) will be limited to 15 per cent. of the assets of the Company at the time of investment. Credit risk is the risk that the counterparty to a financial instrument will fail to discharge an obligation or commitment that it has entered into with the Company. The Investment Manager has in place a monitoring procedure in respect of counterparty risk which is reviewed on an ongoing basis. The carrying amount of financial assets best represents the maximum credit risk exposure at the Balance Sheet date. As at 28 February 2015, the Company's credit risk exposure, by credit rating of the Structured Product issuer, was as follows: 28 February 2015 28 February 2014 Credit Risk Rating (Moody's unless otherwise % of % of indicated) £'000 Portfolio £'000 Portfolio Ordinary Share Fund A2 - - 607 13.3% Baa1 - - 427 9.3% Baa3 909 29.7% 849 18.6% 909 29.7% 1,883 41.2% C Share Fund Baa3 538 32.6% 503 30.5% 538 32.6% 503 30.5% Total A2 - - 607 9.8% Baa1 - - 427 6.9% Baa3 1,447 30.7% 1,352 21.7% 1,447 30.7% 2,386 38.4% Qualifying Investments Where an investment is made in loan stock issued by an unquoted company, it is made as part of an overall equity and debt package. The recoverability of the debt is assessed as part of the overall investment process and is then monitored on an ongoing basis by the Investment Manager who reports to the Board on any recoverability issues. Credit risk arising on transactions with brokers relates to transactions awaiting settlement. Risk relating to unsettled transactions is considered to be small due to the short settlement period involved and the high credit quality of the brokers used. The Board monitors the quality of service provided by the brokers used to further mitigate this risk. All the assets of the Company which are traded on AIM are held by Investec Wealth & Investments, the Company's custodian. Bankruptcy or insolvency of the custodian may cause the Company's rights with respect to securities held by the custodian to be delayed or limited. The Board and the Investment Manager monitor the Company's risk by reviewing the custodian's internal control reports. c) Liquidity risk The Company's liquidity risk is managed on an ongoing basis by the Investment Managers. The Company's overall liquidity risks are monitored on a quarterly basis by the Board. The Company maintains sufficient investments in cash and readily realisable securities to pay accounts payable and accrued expenses as they fall due. Structured Products If Structured Products are redeemed before the end of the term, the Company may get back less than the amount originally invested. The value of the Structured Products will be determined by the price at which the investments can actually be sold on the relevant dealing date. The Board does not consider this risk to be significant as the planned investment periods in Structured Products will range from six months to five and a half years and there is a planned transition from Structured Products to Qualifying Investments as detailed earlier in this note. There may not be a liquid market in the Structured Products and there may never be two competitive market makers, making it difficult for the Company to realise its investment. Risk is increased further where there is a single market maker who is also the issuer. The Board has sought to mitigate this risk by only investing in approved issuers of Structured Products, and by limiting exposure to any one issuer (or underlying issuer). Qualifying Investments The Company's financial instruments include investments in unlisted equity investments which are not traded in an organised public market and which may be illiquid. As a result, the Company may not be able to realise quickly some of its investments at an amount close to their fair value in order to meet its liquidity requirements, or to respond to specific events such as deterioration in the creditworthiness of any particular issuer. The Board seeks to ensure that an appropriate proportion of the Company's investment portfolio is invested in cash and readily realisable assets, which are sufficient to meet any funding commitments that may arise. Under its Articles of Association, the Company has the ability to borrow a maximum amount equal to 25 per cent. of its gross assets. As at 28 February 2015, the Company had no borrowings. d) Capital management The capital structure of the Company consists of cash held and shareholders' equity. Capital is managed to ensure the Company has adequate resources to continue as a going concern, and to maximise the income and capital return to its shareholders, while maintaining a capital base to allow the Company to operate effectively in the market place and sustain future development of the business. To this end the Company may use gearing to achieve its objectives. The Company's assets and borrowing levels are reviewed regularly by the Board. e) Fair value hierarchy Investments held at fair value through profit or loss are valued in accordance with IPEV guidelines. The valuation method used will be the most appropriate valuation methodology for an investment within its market, with regard to the financial health of the investment and the IPEV guidelines. As required by the Standard, an analysis of financial assets and liabilities, which identifies the risk of the Company's holding of such items, is provided. The Standard requires an analysis of investments carried at fair value based on the reliability and significance of the information used to measure their fair value. In order to provide further information on the valuation techniques used to measure assets carried at fairvalue, we have categorised the measurement basis into a "fair value hierarchy" as follows: - Quoted market prices in active markets - "Level 1" Inputs to Level 1 fair values are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets. An active market is one in which transactions occur with sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis. The Company's investments in AIM quoted equities and money market funds are recognised within this category. - Valued using models with significant observable market parameters - "Level 2" Inputs to Level 2 fair values are inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset, either directly or indirectly. The Company's investments in Structured Products are classified within this category. - Valued using models with significant unobservable market parameters - "Level 3" Inputs to Level 3 fair values are unobservable inputs for the asset. Unobservable inputs may have been used to measure fair value to the extent that observable inputs are not available, thereby allowing for situations in which there is little, if any, market activity for the asset at the measurement date (or market information for the inputs to any valuation models). As such, unobservable inputs reflect the assumptions the Company considers that market participants would use in pricing the asset. The Company's unquoted equities and loan stock are classified within this category. As explained in note 1, unquoted investments are valued in accordance with the IPEV guidelines. The table below shows movements in the assets measured at fair value based on Level 3 valuation techniques for which any significant input is not based on observable market data. During the year there were no transfers between Levels 1, 2 or 3. Ordinary Share Fund Financial Assets at Fair Value through Profit or Loss At 28 February 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 Structured Products - 909 - 909 Unquoted equity - - 1,376 1,376 Quoted equity 88 - - 88 Money market funds 1 - - 1 Loan stock - - 687 687 89 909 2,063 3,061 Financial Assets at Fair Value through Profit or Loss At 28 February 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 Structured Products - 1,883 - 1,883 Unquoted equity - - 1,379 1,379 Quoted equity 88 - - 88 Money market funds 1 - - 1 Loan stock - - 1,222 1,222 89 1,883 2,601 4,573 C Share Fund Financial Assets at Fair Value through Profit or Loss At 28 February 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 Structured Products - 538 - 538 Unquoted equity - - 592 592 Quoted equity 318 - - 318 Money market funds 1 - - 1 Loan stock - - 200 200 319 538 792 1,649 Financial Assets at Fair Value through Profit or Loss At 28 February 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 Structured Products - 503 - 503 Unquoted equity - - 620 620 Quoted equity 203 - - 203 Money market funds 1 - - 1 Loan stock - - 320 320 204 503 940 1,647 Total Financial Assets at Fair Value through Profit or Loss At 28 February 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 Structured Products - 1,447 - 1,447 Unquoted equity - - 1,968 1,968 Quoted equity 406 - - 406 Money market funds 2 - - 2 Loan stock - - 887 887 408 1,447 2,855 4,710 Financial Assets at Fair Value through Profit or Loss At 28 February 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 Structured Products - 2,386 - 2,386 Unquoted equity - - 1,999 1,999 Quoted equity 291 - - 291 Money market funds 2 - - 2 Loan stock - - 1,542 1,542 293 2,386 3,541 6,220 The Standard requires disclosure, by class of financial instruments, if the effect of changing one or more inputs to reasonably possible alternative assumptions would result in a significant change to the fair value measurement. The information used in determination of the fair value of Level 3 investments is chosen with reference to the specific underlying circumstances and position of the investee company. The portfolio has been reviewed and both downside and upside reasonable possible alternative assumptions have been identified and applied to the valuation of the unquoted investments. Applying the downside alternatives, the value of the unquoted investment portfolio for the Ordinary Share Fund would be £99,041 or 4.8 per cent. lower (2014: £124,948 or 4.8 per cent. lower), for the C Share Fund would be £55,017 or 7.0 per cent. lower (2014: £61,252 or 6.5 per cent. lower), and in total it would be £154,058 or 5.4 per cent. lower (2014: £186,200 or 5.3 per cent. lower). Using the upside alternatives, the value of the unquoted investment portfolio for the Ordinary Share Fund would be increased by £115,445 or 5.6 per cent. (2014: £106,133 or 4.1 per cent.), for the C Share Fund it would be increased by £54,062 or 6.8 per cent. (2014: 40,879 or 4.4 per cent.), and in total it would be increased by £169,507 or 5.9 per cent. (2014: £147,012 or 4.2 per cent.). 16. Transactions with Related Parties John Glencross, a Director of the Company, is considered to be a related party due to his position as Chief Executive and a director of Calculus Capital, one of the Company's Investment Managers. He does not receive any remuneration from the Company. He is a director of Terrain, and was previously a director of Lime Technology and Human Race, companies in which the Company has invested. Fees for the provision of Mr Glencross as a director of these companies are paid to Calculus Capital, as disclosed in note 17. 17. Transactions with Investment Managers Investec Structured Products, an Investment Manager to the Company, is entitled to a performance incentive fee. Investec Structured Products will receive an arrangement fee of 0.75 per cent. of the amount invested in each Structured Product. This arrangement fee shall be paid to Investec Structured Products by the issuer of the relevant Structured Product. No arrangement fee will be paid to Investec Structured Products in respect of any decision to invest in Investec-issued Structured Products. Investec Structured Products has agreed not to earn an annual management fee from the Company. As at 28 February 2015, £76,000 (2014: £80,000) was owed by Investec Structured Products as claw back of costs in excess of the agreed expenses cap of 3 per cent. (£53,000 to the Ordinary Share Fund and £23,000 to the C Share Fund). Calculus Capital receives an investment management fee from the Company. For the year ended 28 February 2015, fees of £59,000 (2014: £62,000) were payable to Calculus Capital (£42,000 payable by the Ordinary Share Fund and £17,000 by the C Share Fund), of which £27,000 (2014: £69,000) was outstanding as at 28 February 2015. No incentive fee accrued to either Investment Manager during the year (2014: £nil). Calculus Capital receives an annual fee from Terrain, Lime Technology, Hampshire, Metropolitan, Money Dashboard, Human Race and Quai for the provision of a director, as well as an annual monitoring fee which also covers the provision of certain administrative support services. In the year ended 28 February 2015, the amount payable to Calculus Capital which was attributable to the investment made by the Company was £983 (2014: £2,291) from Terrain, £ 3,612 (2014: £2,112) from Lime Technology, £3,009 (2014: £2,167) from Hampshire, £2,483 (2014: £1,201) from Metropolitan, £1,215 (2014: £186) from Money Dashboard, £3,530 (2014: £3,665) from Human Race and £1,596 (2014: £ nil) from Quai (all excluding VAT). Calculus Capital receives an annual monitoring fee from AnTech, MicroEnergy and Tollan which covers the provision of certain administrative support services. In the year ended 28 February 2015, the amount payable to Calculus Capital that was attributable to the investment made by the Company was £ 1,932 (2014: £1,233) from AnTech, £1,189 (2014: £2,097) from MicroEnergy and £ 328 (2014: £2,813) from Tollan (excluding VAT). Calculus Capital receives an annual fee from Brigantes, Corfe, Pico's Limited and Dryden for the provision of a director. The amount payable to Calculus Capital in the year ended 28 February 2015 which was attributable to the investment made by the Company was £751 ( 2014: £734) from Brigantes, £449 (2014: £435) from Corfe, £397 (2014: £374) from Pico's Limited and £285 (2014: £1,186) from Dryden ( excluding VAT). In the year ended 28 February 2015, Calculus Capital received arrangement fees as a result of the Company's new investments. Calculus Capital received an arrangement fee of £4,504 from Quai. SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION Annual General Meeting This year's Annual General Meeting of the Company will be held at the offices of Investec Structured Products, 2 Gresham Street London EC2V 7QP on 21 July 2015 at 11.00 am. Key Dates for 2015 Company's year end 28 February 2015 Annual results announced June 2015 Annual General Meeting 21 July 2015 Dividends payable 29 July 2015 Company's half year end 31 August 2015 Half yearly results announced October 2015 Ordinary Share Interim Return Date 14 December 2015 Payment of Dividends Cash dividends will be sent by cheque to the first-named shareholder on the share register at their registered address, together with a tax voucher. At shareholders' request, dividends may instead be paid direct into the shareholder's bank account through the Bankers' Automated Clearing System ("BACS"). This may be arranged by contacting the Company's Registrars on 0871 664 0300 (calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras. Lines are open from 9.00 am to 5.30 pm Monday to Friday) or by visiting the website at www.capitaregistrars.com/shareholders. Price and Performance Information The Company's ordinary shares and C shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange and share prices can be found on their website, www.londonstockexchange.com. The Company's net asset value is announced quarterly and can also be viewed on the London Stock Exchange website or the Calculus Capital website, http://www.calculuscapital.com/. Share Dealing Investors wishing to purchase shares in the Company, or sell all or part of their existing holdings, may do so through a stockbroker. Most banks also offer this service. Share Register Enquiries The Company's Registrars, Capita Asset Services, maintain the share register. In the event of queries regarding your shareholding, please contact the Registrars on 0871 664 0300 (calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras. Lines are open from 9.00 am to 5.30 pm Monday to Friday) or by visiting the website at www.capitaregistrars.com/shareholders. Qualification as a VCT To qualify as a VCT, a company must be approved as such by HM Revenue & Customs. To obtain such approval it must: (a) not be a close company; (b) have each class of its ordinary share capital listed on the London Stock Exchange; (c) derive its income wholly or mainly from shares or securities; (d) have at least 70 per cent. by VCT Value of its investments in shares or securities in Venture Capital Investments, of which 30 per cent. by VCT Value must be in eligible shares; (e) have at least 10 per cent. by VCT Value of each Venture Capital Investment in eligible shares; (f) not have more than 15 per cent. by VCT Value of its investments in a single company or group (other than a VCT or a company which would, if its shares were listed, qualify as a VCT); and (g) not retain more than 15 per cent. of its income derived from shares and securities in any accounting period. The requirement set out in paragraph (d) above has been amended for funds raised from 6 April 2011, such that at least 70 per cent. by VCT Value of a VCT's investments in shares or securities in qualifying investments must be in eligible shares. For funds raised from 6 April 2011, 'eligible shares' means shares which do not carry any right to be redeemed or a preferential right to assets on a winding-up or to dividends (in respect of the latter, where the right to the dividend is cumulative or, where the amount or dates of payment of the dividend may be varied by the company, a shareholder or any other person). Approval as a VCT A VCT must be approved at all times by HM Revenue & Customs. Approval has effect from the time specified in the approval. A VCT cannot be approved unless the tests detailed above are met throughout the most recent complete accounting period of the VCT and HM Revenue & Customs is satisfied that they will be met in relation to the accounting period of the VCT which is current when the application is made. However, where a VCT raises further funds, VCTs are given grace periods to invest those funds before such funds need to meet such tests. However, to aid the launch of a VCT, HM Revenue & Customs may give provisional approval if satisfied that conditions (b), (c), (f) and (g) above will be met throughout the current or subsequent accounting period and condition (d) above will be met in relation to an accounting period commencing no later than three years after the date of provisional approval. Withdrawal of Approval Approval of a VCT (full or provisional) may be withdrawn by HM Revenue & Customs if the various tests set out above are not satisfied. The exemption from corporation tax on capital gains will not apply to any gain realised after the point at which VCT status is lost. Withdrawal of full approval generally has effect from the time when notice is given to the VCT but, in relation to capital gains of the VCT only, can be backdated to not earlier than the first day of the accounting period commencing immediately after the last accounting period of the VCT in which all of the tests were satisfied. Withdrawal of provisional approval has the effect as if provisional approval had never been given (including the requirement to pay corporation tax on prior gains). The above is only a summary of the conditions to be satisfied for a company to be treated as a VCT. Company Information Directors Michael O'Higgins (Chairman) Kate Cornish-Bowden Arthur John Glencross Steven Guy Meeks Registered Office Beaufort House 51 New North Road Exeter EX4 4EP Telephone: 01392 477 500 Company Number 07142153 Structured Products Investment Manager Investec Structured Products 2 Gresham Street London EC2V 7QP Telephone: 020 7597 4000 Website: http://www.investecstructuredproducts.com/ Venture Capital Investments Manager Calculus Capital Limited 104 Park Street London W1K 6NF Telephone: 020 7493 4940 Website: http://www.calculuscapital.com/ Fund Administrator and Company Secretary Capita Sinclair Henderson Limited (Trading as Capita Asset Services) Beaufort House 51 New North Road Exeter EX4 4EP Auditor Grant Thornton UK LLP 30 Finsbury Square London EC2P 2YU Sponsor and Broker Nplus1 Singer Advisory LLP One Hanover Street London W1S 1YZ Registrars Capita Asset Services The Registry 34 Beckenham Road Beckenham Kent BR3 4TU Telephone: 0871 664 0300 (Calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras. Lines are open Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 5.30 pm) National Storage Mechanism A copy of the Annual Report and Accounts will be submitted shortly to the National Storage Mechanism ("NSM") and will be available for inspection at the NSM, which is situated at: www.morningstar.co.uk/uk/NSM ENDS Neither the contents of the Company's website nor the contents of any website accessible from hyperlinks on this announcement (or any other website) is incorporated into, or forms part of, this announcement.