UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number: |
811-05770 |
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Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: |
Aberdeen Chile Fund, Inc. |
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Address of principal executive offices: |
1735 Market Street, 32nd Floor |
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Philadelphia, PA 19103 |
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Name and address of agent for service: |
Ms. Andrea Melia |
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Aberdeen Asset Management Inc. |
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1735 Market Street, 32nd Floor |
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Philadelphia, PA 19103 |
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Registrants telephone number, including area code: |
866-839-5205 |
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Date of fiscal year end: |
December 31 |
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Date of reporting period: |
June 30, 2011 |
Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.
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Managed Distribution Policy
The Board of Directors of the Fund has authorized a managed distribution policy (MDP) of paying quarterly distributions at an annual rate, set once a year, that is a percentage of the rolling average of the Funds prior four quarter-end net asset values. With each distribution, the Fund will issue a notice to shareholders and an accompanying press release which will provide detailed information regarding the amount and composition of the distribution and other information required by the Funds MDP exemptive order. The Funds Board of Directors may amend or terminate the MDP at any time without prior notice to shareholders; however, at this time, there are no reasonably foreseeable circumstances that might cause the termination of the MDP. You should not draw any conclusions about the Funds investment performance from the amount of distributions or from the terms of the Funds MDP.
Distribution Disclosure Classification (unaudited)
The Funds policy is to provide investors with a stable distribution rate. Each quarterly distribution will be paid out of current income, supplemented by realized capital gains and, to the extent necessary, paid-in capital.
The Fund is subject to U.S. corporate, tax and securities laws. Under U.S. tax accounting rules, the amount of distributable income for each fiscal period depends on the actual exchange rates during the entire year between the U.S. Dollar and the currencies in which Fund assets are denominated and on the aggregate gains and losses realized by the Fund during the entire year.
Therefore, the exact amount of distributable income for each fiscal year can only be determined as of the end of the Funds fiscal year, December 31. However, under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 1940 Act), the Fund is required to indicate the sources of certain distributions to shareholders.
The Fund estimates that distributions for the period commencing January 1, 2011 including the distribution paid on July 15, 2011, are comprised of 100% net realized long-term capital gains.
This estimated distribution composition may vary from quarter to quarter because it may be materially impacted by future realized gains and losses on securities and fluctuations in the value of the currencies in which Fund assets are denominated.
In January 2012, a Form 1099-DIV will be sent to shareholders, which will state the amount and composition of distributions and provide information with respect to their appropriate tax treatment for the 2011 calendar year.
Dividend Reinvestment and Direct Stock Purchase Plan
The Fund has a Dividend Reinvestment and Direct Stock Purchase Plan (the Plan), which is sponsored and administered by Computershare Trust Company, N.A., the Funds transfer agent.
The Plan allows registered stockholders and first time investors to buy and sell shares and automatically reinvest dividends and capital gains through our transfer agent. This is a cost-effective way to invest in the Fund.
Please note that for both purchases and reinvestment purposes, shares will be purchased in the open market at the current share price and cannot be issued directly by the Fund.
For more information about the Plan and a brochure that includes the terms and conditions of the Plan, please call Computershare at 1-800-647-0584 or visit www.computershare.com/buyaberdeen.
All amounts are U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated. |
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Closed-end funds have a one-time initial public offering and then are subsequently traded on the secondary market through one of the stock exchanges. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investors shares may be worth more or less than the original cost. Shares of closed-end funds may trade above (a premium) or below (a discount) the net asset value (NAV) of the funds portfolio. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Foreign securities are more volatile, harder to price and less liquid than U.S. securities. These risks may be enhanced in emerging market countries. Concentrating investments in a single country, region or industry may subject a fund to greater price volatility and risk of loss than more diverse funds. Aberdeen Asset Management Inc., 1735 Market Street, 32nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103.
NOT FDIC INSURED | NO BANK GUARANTEE | MAY LOSE VALUE
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Letter to Shareholders (unaudited)
August 12, 2011
Dear Shareholder,
We present this Semi-Annual Report which covers the activities of Aberdeen Chile Fund, Inc. (the Fund) for the six-month period ended June 30, 2011. The Funds principal investment objective is to seek total return, consisting of capital appreciation and income, by investing primarily in Chilean securities.
Net Asset Value Performance
The Funds total return based on net asset value (NAV) was (2.5%) for the six months ended June 30, 2011, assuming reinvestment of distributions, compared with a return of 0.3% for the Funds benchmark, the MSCI Chile Index.
Share Price Performance
The Funds share price decreased 4.4% over the six months, from $22.67 on December 31, 2010 to $21.67 on June 30, 2011. The Funds share price on June 30, 2011 represented a premium of 5.3% to the NAV per share of $20.58 on that date, compared with a premium of 2.8% to the NAV per share of $22.05 on December 31, 2010. As of August 12, 2011, the share price was $19.17, representing a premium of 5.8% to the NAV per share of $18.12. Based on market price, the total return based on the Funds shares gained 0.2% during the period, assuming reinvestment of distributions.
Managed Distribution Policy
The Fund has a managed distribution policy of paying quarterly distributions at an annual rate, set once a year, that is a percentage of the rolling average of the Funds prior four quarter-end net asset values. In September 2010, the Funds Board of Directors (the Board) determined the rolling distribution rate to be 10% for the 12-month period commencing with the distribution payable in October 2010. This policy is subject to regular review by the Board. The distributions will be made from current income, supplemented by realized capital gains and, to the extent necessary, paid-in capital.
Consistent with this policy, on June 8, 2011, the Board authorized a quarterly distribution of $0.52 per share, payable on July 15, 2011 to all shareholders of record as of June 30, 2011.
Market Review
The first half of 2011 was a difficult period for Chilean equities, as global risk aversion increased and investors reallocated capital away from emerging markets in favour of developed markets, on the back of signs of a recovery in developed market economies. Towards the end of the period, however, concerns over developed economies and in particular the health of the U.S. and Europe economies gained center stage. It would appear that the U.S. recovery remains very
fragile and sovereign debt concerns in Europe continue to linger, and indeed show no sign of being resolved any time soon.
Notwithstanding external issues, Chile also had some internal issues that also weighed on investor sentiment during the quarter. Similar to most emerging markets, Chile is also battling with an overvalued currency and inflation that continues to edge higher. This has put the central bank into a difficult position of having to raise rates to tame inflation, whilst also managing the inflows of capital that higher rates cause. At the start of the year, the government announced a US$12bn intervention in the currency market as an attempt to dampen currency appreciation. The impact of this measure to date has been limited and the local currency continues to strengthen, further damaging the export sector.
Against this backdrop the Chilean MSCI Index returned 0.31% in USD terms, though this was bolstered by the continued strong performance of the Chilean Peso versus the U.S. Dollar. During the period, the traditional defensive sectors of telecoms and utilities performed particularly well as investors rushed to safer havens. Against this, the consumer sectors performed poorly, as did the export-lead industrial sector. The consumer sector in particular was negatively impacted by the uncovering of a fraud at the credit division of retailer La Polar, a position the Fund sold shortly after the discovery. With the resulting weakness in consumer stocks, the Fund benefitted by not owning Cencosud, but against this the holding in its competitor S.A.C.I. Falabella underperformed.
During the period, the Fund benefitted from its holdings in the materials sector. The continued strength in the pulp price benefitted forestry company Empresas CMPU S.A., whilst strength in demand for fertilizers continued to bolster the results of Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile S.A. It also benefitted from not owning CAP S.A., a manufacturer of steel, which suffered due to concerns over demand going forward given the global economic weakness. IT services company Sonda S.A., was also beneficial to performance as demand for their services continues to be robust and their expansion into Brazil also continues to be going well.
Outlook
In the short term, we believe volatility is likely to persist as investors digest the impact of the European sovereign debt crisis, the weakening U.S. economy, and the impact on markets of the end of the second round of quantitative easing. However, a weakening global economy, combined with Chiles aggressive fiscal tightening makes it likely in our opinion that the inflationary environment will start to look more benign as we get towards the end of 2011, potentially easing one major recent concern of investors.
Letter to Shareholders (unaudited) (concluded)
August 12, 2011
Whilst the economy in Chile remains extremely robust, we believe the economy will suffer if the developed world recovery falters. Continued currency appreciation also brings the risk that the central bank will introduce more aggressive forms of currency controls, which potentially worsen the investment environment. On balance though, we believe the companies in the Funds portfolio are generally well managed and are generally in a healthy financial position with robust balance sheets.
Investor Relations Information
For information about the Fund, daily updates of share price, NAV and details of recent distributions, please contact Aberdeen by:
· Calling toll free at 1-866-839-5205 in the United States,
· Emailing InvestorRelations@aberdeen-asset.com, or
· Visiting the website at www.aberdeench.com.
For additional information on the Aberdeen Closed-End Funds, Aberdeen invites you to visit our recently redesigned website and Closed-End Investor Center at: www.aberdeen-asset.us/cef.
From the site you will also be able to review Fund performance, download literature and sign up for email services. The site houses
topical information about the funds, including fact sheets from Morningstar that are updated daily and monthly manager reports. If you sign up for our email service online, we can ensure that you are among the first to know about Aberdeens latest closed-end fund news.
Included within this report is a reply card with postage paid envelope. Please complete and mail the card if you would like to be added to our enhanced email service and receive future communications from Aberdeen.
Yours sincerely,
Christian Pittard
President
Portfolio Summary (unaudited)
June 30, 2011
Sector Allocation
Top 10 Holdings, by Issuer
June 30, 2011 (unaudited)
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Empresas COPEC S.A. |
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Industrial Conglomerates |
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14.6% |
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Empresas CMPC S.A. |
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Paper & Forest Products |
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12.7% |
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Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. |
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Chemicals |
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11.2% |
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Banco Santander Chile |
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Commercial Banks |
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10.6% |
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S.A.C.I. Falabella |
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Multiline Retail |
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10.0% |
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Enersis S.A. |
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Electric Utilities |
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9.0% |
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Lan Airlines S.A. |
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Airlines |
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5.2% |
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Viña Concha y Toro S.A. |
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Beverages |
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4.3% |
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Cia Cervecerías Unidas S.A. |
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Beverages |
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3.8% |
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Sonda S.A. |
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IT Services |
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3.6% |
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Average Annual Returns
June 30, 2011 (unaudited)
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Net Asset Value (NAV) |
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34.56% |
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16.68% |
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20.15% |
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18.05% |
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Market Value |
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50.81% |
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23.12% |
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20.76% |
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21.03% |
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Aberdeen Asset Management Investment Services Limited has voluntarily waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses, without which performance would be lower. Waivers and/or reimbursements are subject to change and may be discontinued at any time. Returns represent past performance. Total investment return at net asset value is based on changes in the net asset value of Fund shares and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any, at market prices pursuant to the Funds dividend reinvestment program. Total investment return at market value is based on changes in the market price at which the Funds shares traded on the stock exchange during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any, at market prices pursuant to the Funds dividend reinvestment program. Because the Funds shares trade in the stock market based on investor demand, the Fund may trade at a price higher or lower than its NAV. Therefore, returns are calculated based on market price and NAV. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the figures shown. The Funds yield, return, market price and NAV will fluctuate. Performance information current to the most recent month-end is available by calling 866-839-5205.
The annualized gross expense ratio is 1.97%. The annualized net expense ratio after fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements is 1.83%.
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Aberdeen Chile Fund, Inc. |
Portfolio of Investments (unaudited)
June 30, 2011
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EQUITY SECURITIES100.8% |
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AIRLINES5.2% |
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309,500 |
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Lan Airlines S.A. |
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$ 8,821,097 |
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BEVERAGES13.0% |
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544,283 |
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Cia Cervecerías Unidas S.A. |
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6,521,846 |
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1,263,524 |
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CocaCola Embonor S.A., PNA(a) |
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2,351,855 |
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1,249,000 |
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Embotelladora Andina S.A., PNB |
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5,959,709 |
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2,718,000 |
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Viña Concha y Toro S.A. |
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7,310,423 |
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22,143,833 |
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CHEMICALS11.2% |
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119,650 |
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Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A., Class B, ADR |
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7,743,748 |
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172,500 |
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Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A., PNB |
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11,220,712 |
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18,964,460 |
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COMMERCIAL BANKS15.7% |
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24,907,464 |
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Banco de Chile |
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3,618,204 |
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74,820 |
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Banco de Crédito e Inversiones |
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4,978,928 |
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198,886,987 |
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Banco Santander Chile |
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17,980,048 |
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26,577,180 |
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ELECTRIC UTILITIES9.0% |
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33,200,000 |
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Enersis S.A. |
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15,337,285 |
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INDUSTRIAL CONGLOMERATES14.6% |
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1,311,889 |
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Empresas COPEC S.A. |
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24,842,661 |
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IT SERVICES3.6% |
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2,206,000 |
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Sonda S.A. |
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6,084,378 |
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MULTILINE RETAIL10.0% |
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1,604,083 |
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S.A.C.I. Falabella |
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16,886,891 |
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PAPER & FOREST PRODUCTS12.7% |
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402,713 |
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Empresas CMPC S.A. |
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21,490,665 |
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REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT3.5% |
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2,657,000 |
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Parque Arauco S.A. |
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5,941,083 |
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WATER UTILITIES1.3% |
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1,442,500 |
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Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas S.A. |
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2,206,884 |
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WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES1.0% |
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87,000 |
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ENTEL Chile S.A. |
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1,766,434 |
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Total Equity Securities (cost $64,309,992) |
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171,062,851 |
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Aberdeen Chile Fund, Inc. |
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Portfolio of Investments (unaudited) (concluded)
June 30, 2011
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT1.0% |
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UNITED KINGDOM1.0% |
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$1,758 |
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Bank of America London, overnight deposit, 0.03%, 07/01/11 (cost $1,758,000) |
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$ 1,758,000 |
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Total Investments101.8%(cost $66,067,992) |
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172,820,851 |
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Liabilities in Excess of Cash and Other Assets(1.8)% |
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Net Assets100.0% |
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$ 169,830,130 |
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Illiquid Security. |
PNA |
Preferred Shares, Class A. |
PNB |
Preferred Shares, Class B. |
ADR |
American Depositary Receipts. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Aberdeen Chile Fund, Inc. |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited) |
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As of June 30, 2011 |
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Assets |
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Investments, at value (Cost $66,067,992) |
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$ 172,820,851 |
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Cash (including $1,856,052 of foreign currencies with a cost of $1,860,021) |
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1,861,987 |
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Capital stock sold receivable |
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111,661 |
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Prepaid expenses |
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181,510 |
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Total assets |
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174,976,009 |
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Liabilities |
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Dividends and distributions (Note 1) |
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4,289,141 |
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Investment advisory fees payable (Note 2) |
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420,750 |
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Administration fees payable (Note 2) |
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9,675 |
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Chilean taxes (Note 1) |
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256,098 |
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Accrued expenses and other liabilities |
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170,215 |
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Total liabilities |
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5,145,879 |
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Net Assets |
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$ 169,830,130 |
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Net Assets consist of |
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Capital stock, $0.001 par value (Note 4) |
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$ 8,254 |
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Paid-in capital |
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49,204,477 |
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Distributions in excess of net investment income |
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Accumulated net realized gain on investments and foreign currency related transactions |
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20,751,567 |
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Net unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign currency translation |
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106,653,814 |
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Net Assets applicable to shares outstanding |
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$ 169,830,130 |
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Net asset value per share, based on 8,253,661 shares issued and outstanding |
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$ 20.58 |
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Statement of Operations (unaudited)
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For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2011 |
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Investment Income |
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Income: |
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Dividends and other income |
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$ 3,168,948 |
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Less: Foreign taxes withheld |
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(10,101 |
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Total investment income |
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3,158,847 |
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Expenses: |
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Investment advisory fees (Note 2) |
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926,017 |
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Custodians fees and expenses |
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86,665 |
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Directors fees and expenses |
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73,128 |
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Administration fees (Note 2) |
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72,742 |
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Legal fees and expenses |
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54,402 |
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Reports to shareholders and proxy solicitation |
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34,584 |
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Investor relations fees and expenses (Note 2) |
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32,439 |
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Independent auditors fees and expenses |
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30,098 |
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Insurance expense |
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24,694 |
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Transfer agents fees and expenses |
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19,475 |
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Miscellaneous |
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37,489 |
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Chilean taxes (Note 1) |
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210,032 |
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Total expenses |
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1,601,765 |
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Less: Fee waivers (Note 2) |
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Net expenses |
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1,486,827 |
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Net investment income |
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1,672,020 |
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Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency Related Transactions |
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Net realized gain/(loss) on: |
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Investment transactions |
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1,334,482 |
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Foreign currency transactions |
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48,788 |
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Net change in unrealized depreciation of investments and foreign currency translation |
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(5,922,360 |
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Net realized and unrealized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions |
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(4,539,090 |
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Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations |
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Net investment income |
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$ 377,620 |
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Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency related transactions |
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1,383,270 |
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Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments and foreign currency translations |
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(5,922,360 |
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2,233,914 |
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Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations |
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(2,867,070 |
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50,021,876 |
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Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: |
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Net realized gain on investments |
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Total dividends and distributions to shareholders |
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(8,460,002 |
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Capital share transactions: |
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Issuance of 75,502 and 0 shares, respectively, due at-the-market offering (Note 4) |
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1,626,181 |
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Issuance of 552,080 and 0 shares, respectively, due to stock distribution (Note 4) |
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11,378,369 |
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Cost of 0 and 2,542,026 shares, respectively, purchased through a tender offer (Note 4) |
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Total capital share transactions |
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13,004,550 |
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Total increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations |
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168,152,652 |
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$169,830,130 |
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Financial Highlights
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For the Six |
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2010 |
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2009 |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE |
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Net asset value, beginning of period |
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$22.05 |
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$18.77 |
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$11.05 |
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$18.78 |
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$17.33 |
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$14.16 |
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Net investment income(a) |
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0.21 |
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0.04 |
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0.11 |
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0.20 |
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0.11 |
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0.01 |
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Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments and foreign currency related transactions |
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(0.65 |
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6.64 |
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8.68 |
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(7.01 |
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3.85 |
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4.28 |
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Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations |
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(0.44 |
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6.68 |
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8.79 |
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(6.81 |
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3.96 |
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4.29 |
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Dividends and distributions to shareholders: |
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Net investment income |
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(1.03 |
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(0.01 |
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(0.33 |
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(0.16 |
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(0.12 |
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(0.03 |
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Net realized gain |
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(3.45 |
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(0.74 |
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(0.76 |
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(2.39 |
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(1.09 |
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Total dividends and distributions to shareholders |
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(1.03 |
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(3.46 |
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(1.07 |
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(0.92 |
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(2.51 |
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(1.12 |
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Anti-dilutive impact due to capital shares tendered |
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0.06 |
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Net asset value, end of period |
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$20.58 |
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$22.05 |
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$18.77 |
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$11.05 |
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$18.78 |
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$17.33 |
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Market value, end of period |
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$21.67 |
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$22.67 |
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$17.90 |
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$9.82 |
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$22.00 |
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$16.92 |
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Total Investment Return Based on: |
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Market value(b) |
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0.21% |
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49.48% |
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93.78% |
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(51.78% |
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49.56% |
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2.35% |
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Net asset value |
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(2.15% |
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38.65% |
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80.58% |
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(36.43% |
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24.65% |
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30.66% |
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Ratio/Supplementary Data |
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Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
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$169,830 |
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$168,153 |
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$190,851 |
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$112,362 |
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$190,448 |
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$175,680 |
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Average net assets (000 omitted) |
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$163,763 |
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$176,275 |
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$156,471 |
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$175,102 |
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$206,623 |
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$153,963 |
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Ratio of expenses to average net assets(c) |
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1.83% |
(d) |
2.07% |
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1.94% |
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1.89% |
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1.79% |
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2.14% |
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Ratio of expenses to average net assets, excluding fee waivers(c) |
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1.97% |
(d) |
2.20% |
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2.02% |
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1.89% |
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1.79% |
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2.14% |
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Ratio of expenses to average net assets, excluding taxes |
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1.57% |
(d) |
1.84% |
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1.58% |
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1.50% |
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1.56% |
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1.91% |
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Ratio of net investment income to average net assets |
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2.06% |
(d) |
0.21% |
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0.71% |
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1.13% |
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0.55% |
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0.05% |
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Portfolio turnover rate |
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3.45% |
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41.45% |
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12.77% |
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27.33% |
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23.29% |
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19.95% |
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(a) |
Based on average shares outstanding. |
(b) |
Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of common stock on the first day and a sale on the last day of each reporting period. Dividends and distributions, if any, are assumed, for purposes of this calculation to be reinvested at prices obtained under the Funds dividend reinvestment plan. Total investment return does not reflect brokerage commissions. |
(c) |
Ratios include the effect of Chilean taxes. |
(d) |
Annualized. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Aberdeen Chile Fund, Inc. |
Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)
June 30, 2011
Aberdeen Chile Fund, Inc. (the Fund), formerly The Chile Fund, Inc., was incorporated in Maryland on January 30, 1989 and commenced investment operations on September 27, 1989. The Fund is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as a closed-end, non-diversified management investment company.
The Fund seeks total return, consisting of capital appreciation and income, by investing primarily in Chilean securities.
On March 29, 2010, the Board of Directors of the Fund (the Board) approved a name change for the Fund in order to align the Funds brand presence more closely with the investment adviser and to differentiate the Fund in a competitive market with many known brands. The Funds investment objective and NYSE Amex ticker symbol, CH, remain unchanged.
1. Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The financial statements of the Fund are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP). The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of income and expenses for the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The U.S. Dollar is used as both the functional and reporting currency.
(a) Security Valuation:
Securities for which market quotations are readily available are valued at current market value as of the Valuation Time. The Valuation Time is as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (usually 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time). Equity securities are typically valued at the last quoted sale price. Effective January 1, 2011, if there is no sale price available, the last quoted mean price provided by an independent pricing service approved by the Board is used. Prior to January 1, 2011, if there was no sale price, the last quoted bid price provided by an independent pricing service was used. Securities traded on NASDAQ are valued at the NASDAQ official closing price. Prices are taken from the primary market or exchange on which each security trades. Investment companies are valued at net asset value as reported by such company.
Most securities listed on a foreign exchange are valued either at fair value (see description below) or at the last sale price at the close of the exchange on which the security is principally traded. Foreign securities, currencies, and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. Dollars at the exchange rate of said
currencies against the U.S. Dollar, as of the Valuation Time, as provided by an independent pricing service approved by the Board.
Debt and other fixed-income securities (other than short-term obligations) are valued at the last quoted bid price and/or by using a combination of daily quotes and matrix evaluations provided by an independent pricing service, the use of which has been approved by the Board. In the event such quotes are not available from such pricing agents, then the security may be priced based on bid quotations from broker-dealers. Short-term debt securities of sufficient credit quality, such as commercial paper and U.S. Treasury Bills having a remaining maturity of 60 days or less at the time of purchase, are valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value.
Securities for which market quotations are not readily available, or for which an independent pricing service does not provide a value or provides a value that does not represent fair value in the judgment of the Funds investment adviser or designee, are valued at fair value under procedures approved by the Board. In addition, fair value determinations are required for securities whose value is affected by a significant event that materially affects the value of a domestic or foreign security which occurs subsequent to the time of the close of the principal market on which such domestic or foreign security trades and before the Valuation Time (i.e., a subsequent event). Typically, this will involve events occurring after the close of a foreign market on which a security trades and before the next Valuation Time.
The Funds equity securities that are traded on a foreign exchange or market which closes prior to the Funds Valuation Time are fair valued by an independent pricing service. The fair value of each such security generally is calculated by applying a valuation factor provided by the independent pricing service to the last sales price for that security. If the pricing service is unable to provide a fair value for a security, the security will continue to be valued at the last sale price at the close of the exchange on which it is principally traded, subject to adjustment by the Funds Pricing Committee. When the fair value prices are utilized, the value assigned to the foreign securities may not be the same as quoted or published prices of the securities on their primary markets.
For the six months ended June 30, 2011, other than described above, there have been no significant changes to the valuation procedures approved by the Board.
Equity securities generally are valued at the last quoted sale price or official closing price reported on the exchange (US or foreign) or over-the-counter market on which they trade and are categorized as Level 1 securities. Securities for which no sales are reported are valued at the last quoted mean price provided by an independent pricing service. For international equity securities traded on a foreign exchange or market
Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
June 30, 2011
which closes prior to the Funds Valuation Time, in order to adjust for events which occur between the close of the foreign exchange they are traded on and the close of the New York Stock Exchange, a fair valuation model is used (as described above). This fair valuation model takes into account comparisons to the valuation of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), exchange-traded funds, futures contracts, and certain indices, and these securities are categorized as Level 2.
The Fund is required to disclose information regarding the fair value measurements of the Funds assets and liabilities. Fair value is defined as the price that the Fund would receive upon selling an investment in an orderly transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market of the investment. The disclosure requirements utilize a three-tier hierarchy to maximize the use of observable market data, minimize the use of unobservable inputs and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Inputs refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk, for example, the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique used to measure fair value including such a pricing model and/or the risk inherent in the inputs to the valuation technique. Inputs may be observable or unobservable.
Observable inputs are inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, which are based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the reporting entitys own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances.
The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized in the three broad Levels listed below.
Level 1 quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
Level 2 other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.).
Level 3 significant unobservable inputs (including the Funds own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments, information provided by the General Partner or Investee Companies such as publicly traded prices, financial statements, capital statements.)
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The following is a summary of the inputs used as of June 30, 2011 in valuing the Funds investments carried at value. Refer to the Schedule of Investments for a detailed breakout of the security types:
Investments, at value |
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Level 3* |
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Balance as of |
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Airlines |
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$8,821,097 |
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$ |
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$ |
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$8,821,097 |
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Beverages |
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22,143,833 |
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22,143,833 |
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Chemicals |
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18,964,460 |
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18,964,460 |
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Commercial Banks |
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26,577,180 |
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26,577,180 |
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Electric Utilities |
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15,337,285 |
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15,337,285 |
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Industrial Conglomerates |
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24,842,661 |
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24,842,661 |
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IT Services |
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6,084,378 |
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6,084,378 |
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Multiline Retail |
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16,886,891 |
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16,886,891 |
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Paper & Forest Products |
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21,490,665 |
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21,490,665 |
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Real Estate Management & Development |
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5,941,083 |
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5,941,083 |
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Water Utilities |
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2,206,884 |
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2,206,884 |
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Wireless Telecommunication Services |
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1,766,434 |
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1,766,434 |
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Short-Term Investments |
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1,758,000 |
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1,758,000 |
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Total |
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$171,062,851 |
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$1,758,000 |
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$ |
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$172,820,851 |
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During the six months ended June 30, 2011, there were no transfers in or out of Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 fair value measurements and there were no significant changes to the fair valuation methodologies. |
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Aberdeen Chile Fund, Inc. |
Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
June 30, 2011
(b) Short-Term Investment:
The Fund sweeps available cash into a short-term time deposit available through Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. (BBH & Co.), the Funds custodian. The short-term time deposit is a variable rate account classified as a short-term investment.
(c) Foreign Currency Transactions:
Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. Dollars on the following basis:
(I) market value of investment securities, other assets and liabilities at the valuation date rate of exchange; and
(II) purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses at the relevant rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions.
The Fund does not isolate that portion of gains and losses on investments in equity securities which is due to changes in the foreign exchange rates from that which is due to changes in market prices of equity securities. Accordingly, realized and unrealized foreign currency gains and losses with respect to such securities are included in the reported net realized and unrealized gains and losses on investment transactions balances.
The Fund reports certain foreign currency related transactions and foreign taxes withheld on security transactions as components of realized gains for financial reporting purposes, whereas such foreign currency related transactions are treated as ordinary income for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
Net unrealized currency gains or losses from valuing foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities at period end exchange rates are reflected as a component of net unrealized appreciation/depreciation in value of investments, and translation of other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies.
Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses represent foreign exchange gains and losses from transactions in foreign currencies and forward foreign currency contracts, exchange gains or losses realized between the trade date and settlement date on security transactions, and the difference between the amounts of interest and dividends recorded on the Funds books and the U.S. Dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received.
Foreign security and currency transactions may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with those of domestic origin, including unanticipated movements in the value of the foreign currency relative to the U.S. Dollar. Generally, when the U.S. Dollar rises in value against foreign currency, the Funds investments
denominated in that currency will lose value because its currency is worth fewer U.S. Dollars; the opposite effect occurs if the U.S. Dollar falls in relative value.
(d) Security Transactions and Investment Income:
Securities transactions are recorded on the trade date. Realized and unrealized gains/(losses) from security and currency transactions are calculated on the identified cost basis. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date except for certain dividends on foreign securities, which are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed after the ex-dividend date. Interest income and expenses are recorded on an accrual basis.
(e) Distributions:
The Fund has a managed distribution policy of paying quarterly distributions at an annual rate, set once a year, that is a percentage of the rolling average of the Funds prior four quarter-end net asset values. In September 2010, the Board determined the rolling distribution rate to be 10% for the 12 month period commencing with the distribution payable in October 2010. This policy will be subject to regular review by the Funds Board. The distributions will be made from current income, supplemented by realized capital gains and, to the extent necessary, paid-in capital.
On an annual basis, the Fund intends to distribute its net realized capital gains, if any, by way of a final distribution to be declared during the calendar quarter ending December 31. Dividends and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date.
Dividends and distributions to shareholders are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. These differences are primarily due to differing treatments for foreign currencies.
(f) Federal Income Taxes:
The Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company by complying with the provisions available to certain investment companies, as defined in Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, and to make distributions of net investment income and net realized capital gains sufficient to relieve the Fund from all, or substantially all, federal income taxes. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required.
Income received by the Fund from sources within Chile and other foreign countries may be subject to withholding and other taxes imposed by such countries. The Fund accrues foreign Chilean taxes on realized gains and repatriation taxes in an amount equal to what the Fund would owe if the securities were sold and the proceeds repatriated
Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
June 30, 2011
on the valuation date as a liability and reduction of realized/unrealized gains. Taxes on foreign income are recorded when the related income is recorded. For the six months ended June 30, 2011, the Fund incurred $210,032 of such expense.
The Fund recognizes the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only where the position is more likely than not to be sustained assuming examination by tax authorities. Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. Since tax authorities can examine previously filed tax returns, the Funds U.S. federal tax returns for each of the four years up to the period ended December 31, 2010 are subject to such review.
2. Agreements
Aberdeen Asset Management Investment Services Limited (AAMISL) serves as the Funds investment adviser with respect to all investments. AAMISL is a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Aberdeen Asset Management PLC. AAMISL receives as compensation for its advisory services from the Fund, an annual fee, calculated weekly and paid quarterly, equal to 1.20% of the first $50 million of the Funds average weekly market value or net assets (whichever is lower), 1.15% of amounts from $50-100 million, 1.10% of amounts from $100-150 million, 1.05% of amounts from $150-200 million and 1.00% of amounts over $200 million. AAMISL has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its advisory fee, calculated weekly and paid quarterly, equal to 0.20% of the first $50 million of the Funds average weekly market value or net assets (whichever is lower), 0.15% of amounts from $50-100 million, 0.10% of amounts from $100-150 million, 0.05% of amounts from $150-$200 million. For the six months ended June 30, 2011, AAMISL earned $926,017 for advisory services to the Fund, of which AAMISL waived $114,938.
Celfin Capital Servicios Financieros S.A. (Celfin) serves as the Funds investment sub-adviser. For its services, Celfin is paid a fee out of the advisory fee, calculated weekly and paid quarterly, at an annual rate after waiver of 0.17% of the Funds average weekly market value or net assets (whichever is lower). For the six months ended June 30, 2011, sub-advisory fees for the Fund amounted to $137,883.
For the six months ended June 30, 2011, Celfin earned approximately $26,604 in brokerage commissions from portfolio transactions executed on behalf of the Fund.
BBH & Co. is the U.S. Administrator for the Fund and certain other funds advised by AAMISL and its affiliates (collectively the Funds). On June 8, 2011, the Board approved an amendment to the Administration and Agency agreement fee schedule. Effective as of January 1, 2011, the Funds pay BBH & Co. a monthly administration and fund
accounting service fee at an annual rate of 0.02% of the Funds aggregate assets up to $250 million, 0.015% for the next $250 million and 0.01% in excess of $500 million. Prior to January 1, 2011, the Funds paid BBH & Co. monthly for administrative and fund accounting services, at an annual rate of 0.06% of the Funds aggregate assets up to $500 million, 0.0525% for the next $500 million, and 0.0425% in excess of $1 billion. Each Fund pays its pro rata portion of the fee based on its level of assets. For the six months ended June 30, 2011, BBH & Co. earned $13,102 from the Fund for administrative and fund accounting services.
Celfin Capital S.A. Administradora de Fondos de Capital Extranjero (AFCE) serves as the Funds Chilean administrator. For its services, AFCE is paid a fee out of the advisory fee payable to AAMISL, calculated weekly and paid quarterly at an annual rate of 0.05% of the Funds average weekly market value or net assets (whichever is lower). In addition, AFCE receives a supplemental administration fee, annual reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses and an accounting fee from the Fund. For the six months ended June 30, 2011, the administration fees, supplemental administration fees and accounting fees for the Fund amounted to $40,554, $55,121 and $4,519, respectively.
Under the terms of the Investor Relations Services Agreement, Aberdeen Asset Management Inc. (AAMI), an affiliate of AAMISL, provides investor relations services to the Fund and certain other Funds. For the six months ended June 30, 2011, the Fund incurred fees of approximately $32,290 for investor relations services. Investor relations fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations include certain out-of-pocket expenses.
Fifty percent (50%) of the annual retainer of the Independent Directors is invested in Fund shares and, at the option of each Independent Director, 100% of the annual retainer can be invested in shares of the Fund. During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, 1,755 shares were purchased pursuant to the Directors compensation plan. During the six months ended June 30, 2011, no shares were purchased pursuant to the Directors compensation plan. Directors as a group own less than 1% of the Funds outstanding shares.
3. Investment Transactions
For the six months ended June 30, 2011, Fund purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term investments, were $5,795,216 and $10,156,462, respectively.
4. Capital
The authorized capital stock of the Fund is 100,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.001 par value. As of June 30, 2011, the Fund had 8,253,661 shares outstanding.
Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
June 30, 2011
On April 21, 2010, the Board approved a tender offer for shares of the Funds common stock. The tender offer authorized the Fund to purchase up to 25% of its issued and outstanding shares at a price equal to 99% of the Funds net asset value per share at the close of business on the NYSE Amex on June 1, 2010, the first business day following the expiration of the offer. The tender offer commenced on April 30, 2010 and expired on May 28, 2010.
In connection with the tender offer, the Fund purchased 2,542,026 shares of capital stock at a price equal to $17.82. The tender offer was oversubscribed and all tenders of shares were subject to pro ration (at a ratio of approximately 0.413880429) in accordance with the terms of the tender offer.
On December 7, 2010 the Board declared the payment of a distribution to be paid in the amount of $1.6591 per share of common stock, on January 28, 2011, to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 16, 2010. As announced, the distribution was payable in the Funds common stock. However, shareholders had the option to request that their distributions be paid in cash in lieu of common stock. The aggregate amount of cash distributions to all shareholders was limited to 10% of the aggregate dollar amount of the total distribution. Because cash distribution requests exceeded this limit, the Fund pro rated the cash distribution among all shareholders who made such requests. Shareholders who requested cash distributions received $0.28396 per share or 17.11% of the distribution in cash and received the balance in the Funds common stock. For purposes of computing the stock portion of the dividend, the common stock distributed was valued at $20.61 per share, which equaled the average closing price of the Funds common shares on the NYSE Amex on January 19, 2011 and the two preceding trading days. Following the closing of the elective cash distribution, the Fund issued 552,080 shares.
The Fund has filed a shelf registration statement with the SEC, which would permit the Fund to issue up to $75 million in shares of common stock through one or more public offerings. Under the shelf registration statement, the Fund may sell the Funds common shares in one or more at-the-market offerings when market conditions are considered favorable. Such shares would only be issued when the premium to net asset value is greater than the costs associated with the transaction. Any proceeds raised would be used for investment purposes. Through June 30, 2011, there were 75,502 shares sold through an at-the-market offering.
5. Credit Facility
On November 12, 2010, the Fund entered into a joint credit facility along with certain other Funds. The Funds agreed to a $10 million committed revolving joint credit facility with BBH & Co. for temporary
or emergency purposes. Under the terms of the joint credit facility, the Funds pay an aggregate commitment fee on the average unused amount of the credit facility. In addition, the Funds pay interest on borrowings at the Overnight LIBOR rate plus a spread. For the six months ended June 30, 2011, the Fund had no borrowings under the joint credit facility.
6. Portfolio Investment Risks
(a) Risks Associated with Foreign Securities and Currencies:
Investments in securities of foreign issuers carry certain risks not ordinarily associated with investments in securities of U.S. issuers. Such risks include, among others, currency risks, information risk and political risk. Currency risk results from securities denominated in currencies other than U.S. Dollars that are subject to changes in value due to fluctuations in exchange rates. Information risk arises with respect to foreign securities when key information about foreign issuers may be inaccurate or unavailable. Political risk includes future political and economic developments, and the possible imposition of exchange controls or other foreign governmental laws and restrictions. In addition, with respect to certain countries, there is the possibility of expropriation of assets, confiscatory taxation, political or social instability or diplomatic developments, which could adversely affect investments in those countries. Other risks of investing in foreign securities include liquidity and valuation risks.
Certain countries also may impose substantial restrictions on investments in their capital markets by foreign entities, including restrictions on investments in issuers of industries deemed sensitive to relevant national interests. These factors may limit the investment opportunities available and result in a lack of liquidity and a high price volatility with respect to securities of issuers from developing countries.
Some countries require governmental approval for the repatriation of investment income, capital or the proceeds of sales of securities by foreign investors. In addition, if there is deterioration in a countrys balance of payments or for other reasons, a country may impose temporary restrictions on foreign capital remittances abroad. Amounts repatriated prior to the end of specified periods may be subject to taxes as imposed by a foreign country.
(b) Risks Associated with Chilean Markets:
Investments in Chile may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with investments in the United States, including the possibility of future political and economic developments and the level of Chilean governmental supervision and regulation of its securities markets.
Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (concluded)
June 30, 2011
The Chilean securities markets are substantially smaller, less liquid and more volatile than the major securities markets in the United States. Consequently, acquisition and disposition of securities by the Fund may be inhibited. A significant proportion of the aggregate market value of equity securities listed on the Santiago Exchange are held by a small number of investors and are not publicly traded. This may limit the number of shares available for acquisition or disposition by the Fund.
7. Contingencies
In the normal course of business, the Fund may provide general indemnifications pursuant to certain contracts and organizational documents. The Funds maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund and, therefore, cannot be estimated; however, based on experience, the risk of loss from such claims is considered remote.
8. Tax Information
At June 30, 2011, the identified cost for federal income tax purposes, the gross unrealized appreciation from investments for those securities having an excess of value over cost, the gross unrealized depreciation from investments for those securities having an excess of cost over value and the net unrealized appreciation from investments were $66,067,992, $106,996,592, $(243,733) and $106,752,859, respectively.
9. Subsequent Events
Management has evaluated the need for disclosures and/or adjustments resulting from subsequent events through the date the financial statements were issued. Based on this evaluation, no adjustments were required to the Financial Statements as of June 30, 2011.
Results of Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (unaudited)
The Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Fund was held on April 5, 2011 at the offices of Aberdeen Asset Management Inc. 1735 Market Street, 32nd Floor, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The description of the proposals and number of shares voted at the meeting are as follows:
(1) To re-elect certain directors to the Board of Directors of the Fund:
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Votes For |
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Votes |
James J. Cattano |
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5,338,860.01 |
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147,024.05 |
Steven N. Rappaport |
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5,342,366.93 |
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143,517.13 |
Directors whose term of office continued beyond this meeting are as follows: Enrique R. Arzac, Lawrence J. Fox, and Martin M. Torino.
Proxy Voting and Portfolio Holdings Information (unaudited)
Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies related to its portfolio securities during the 12-month period ended June 30 of each year, as well as the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to its portfolio securities are available:
· By calling 1-866-839-5205;
· On the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission, www.sec.gov.
The Fund files a complete schedule of its portfolio holdings for the first and third quarters of its fiscal year with the SEC on Form N-Q. The Funds Forms N-Q are available on the SECs website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SECs Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the SECs Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
The Fund makes the information on Form N-Q available to shareholders on the Funds website or upon request and without charge by calling Investor Relations toll-free at 1-866-839-5205.
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Corporate Information
Directors |
U.S. Administrator & Custodian |
Enrique R. Arzac, Chairman |
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. |
James J. Cattano |
40 Water Street |
Lawrence J. Fox |
Boston, MA 02109 |
Steven N. Rappaport |
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Martin M. Torino |
Chilean Administrator |
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Celfin Capital S.A. Administradora de Fondos de |
Officers |
Capital Extranjero |
Christian Pittard, President |
Av. Apoquindo 3721, Piso 19 |
Jeffrey Cotton, Vice President Compliance and Chief Compliance Officer |
Las Condes |
Andrea Melia, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer |
Santiago, Chile |
Megan Kennedy, Vice President and Secretary |
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Alan Goodson, Vice President |
Shareholder Servicing Agent |
Joanne Irvine, Vice President |
Computershare Trust Company, N.A. |
Devan Kaloo, Vice President |
P.O. Box 43078 |
Jennifer Nichols, Vice President |
Providence, RI 02940 |
Nick Robinson, Vice President |
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Lucia Sitar, Vice President |
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm |
Tim Sullivan, Vice President |
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP |
Hugh Young, Vice President |
125 High Street |
Sharon Greenstein, Assistant Treasurer |
Boston, MA 02110 |
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Investment Adviser |
Legal Counsel |
Aberdeen Asset Management Investment Services Limited |
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP |
Bow Bells House |
787 Seventh Avenue |
1 Bread Street |
New York, NY 10019 |
London, United Kingdom |
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EC4M 9HH |
Investor Relations |
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Aberdeen Asset Management Inc. |
Investment Sub-Adviser |
1735 Market Street, 32nd Floor |
Celfin Capital Servicios Financieros S.A. |
Philadelphia, PA 19103 |
Av. Apoquindo 3721, Piso 19 |
1-866-839-5205 |
Las Condes |
InvestorRelations@aberdeen-asset.com |
Santiago, Chile |
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Aberdeen Asset Management Investment Services Limited
The accompanying Financial Statements as of June 30, 2011, were not audited and accordingly, no opinion is expressed thereon.
Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 23(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 that the Fund may purchase, from time to time, shares of its common stock in the open market.
Shares of Aberdeen Chile Fund, Inc. are traded on the NYSE Amex Exchange under the symbol CH. Information about the Funds net asset value and market price is available at www.aberdeench.com.
This report, including the financial information herein, is transmitted to the shareholders of Aberdeen Chile Fund, Inc. for their general information only. It does not have regard to the specific investment objectives, financial situation and the particular needs of any specific person. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns.
Item 2. Code of Ethics.
This item is inapplicable to semi-annual report on Form N-CSR.
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.
This item is inapplicable to semi-annual report on Form N-CSR.
Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
This item is inapplicable to semi-annual report on Form N-CSR.
Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.
This item is inapplicable to semi-annual report on Form N-CSR.
Item 6. Schedule of Investments.
(a) Included as part of the Report to Shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form N-CSR.
(b) Not applicable.
Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
This item is inapplicable to semi-annual report on Form N-CSR.
Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
(a) This item is inapplicable to semi-annual report on Form N-CSR.
(b) During the period ended June 30, 2011, there were no changes in any of the Portfolio Managers identified in the Registrants Annual Report on Form N-CSR filed on March 7, 2011.
Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.
Not applicable.
Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
During the period ended June 30, 2011, there were no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the Registrants Board of Directors.
Item 11. Controls and Procedures.
(a) It is the conclusion of the Registrants principal executive officer and principal financial officer that the effectiveness of the Registrants current disclosure controls and procedures (such disclosure controls and procedures having been evaluated within 90 days of the filing) provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by the Registrant has been recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time period specified by the Commissions rules and forms and that the information required to be disclosed by the Registrant has been accumulated and
communicated to the Registrants principal executive officer and principal financial officer in order to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
(b) There were no changes in the Registrants internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the fourth fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants internal control over financial reporting.
Item 12. Exhibits.
(a)(1) |
Not applicable. |
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(a)(2) |
Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. |
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(a)(3) |
Not applicable. |
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(b) |
Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. |
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(c) |
A copy of the Registrants notices to stockholders, which accompanied distributions paid, pursuant to the Registrants Managed Distribution Policy since the Registrants last filed N-CSR, are filed herewith as Exhibits (c)(1) and (c)(2), as required by the terms of the Registrants SEC exemptive order. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
By: /s/ Christian Pittard
Christian Pittard,
President of
Aberdeen Chile Fund, Inc.
Date: September 8, 2011
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Aberdeen Chile Fund, Inc.
By: /s/ Christian Pittard
Christian Pittard,
President of
Aberdeen Chile Fund, Inc.
Date: September 8, 2011
By: /s/ Andrea Melia
Andrea Melia,
Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of
Aberdeen Chile Fund, Inc.
Date: September 8, 2011
EXHIBIT LIST
12(a)(2) Rule 30a-2(a) Certifications
12(b) Rule 30a-2(b) Certifications
12(c)(1) Distributions notice to stockholders
12(c)(2) Distribution notice to stockholders