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
Philadelphia, PA 19103 |
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Name and address of agent for service: |
Ms. Andrea Melia
Aberdeen Asset Management Inc.
1735 Market Street 32nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Registrants telephone number, including area code: |
800-522-5465 |
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Date of fiscal year end: |
December 31 |
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Date of reporting period: |
December 31, 2015 |
Item 1 - Reports to Stockholders.
The Report to Shareholders is attached herewith.
Managed Distribution Policy (unaudited)
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 rules, the amount applicable to the Fund and character 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. Under Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of
1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), the Fund is required to indicate the sources of certain distributions to shareholders. The estimated distribution composition may vary from quarter to quarter because it may be materially impacted by future income, expenses and realized gains and losses on securities and fluctuations in the value of the currencies in which Fund assets are denominated.
The distributions for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015 consisted of 5% net investment income, 24% long-term realized gains and 71% return of capital.
In January 2016, a Form 1099-DIV was sent to shareholders, which stated the amount and composition of distributions and provided information with respect to their appropriate tax treatment for the 2015 calendar year.
Dividend Reinvestment and Direct Stock Purchase Plan (unaudited)
Computershare Trust Company, N.A. (Computershare), the Funds transfer agent, sponsors and administers a Dividend Reinvestment and Direct Stock Purchase Plan (the Plan), which is available to shareholders.
The Plan allows registered shareholders and first time investors to buy and sell shares and automatically reinvest dividends and capital gains through the 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.
Letter to Shareholders (unaudited)
Dear Shareholder,
We present this Annual Report which covers the activities of Aberdeen Chile Fund, Inc. for the twelve month period ended December 31, 2015. The Funds principal investment objective is to seek total return, consisting of capital appreciation and income, by investing primarily in Chilean securities.
Total Return Performance
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015 the total return to shareholders of the Fund net of fees, based on the net asset value (NAV) of the Fund, was -13.3%, assuming reinvestment of dividends and distributions, versus a return of -16.8% for the Funds benchmark, the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Chile Index (MSCI Chile Index)1. The Funds total return for the year ended December 31, 2015 is based on the reported NAV at each financial reporting period end.
Share Price & NAV
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015, based on market price of the Funds shares, the Funds total return was -16.7%, assuming reinvestment of dividends and distributions. The market price of the Funds shares decreased 25.0% over the twelve-month period from $7.44 on December 31, 2014 to $5.58 on December 31, 2015. The Funds share price on December 31, 2015 represented a discount of 13.5% to the NAV per share of $6.45 on that date, compared with a discount of 9.9% to the NAV per share of $8.26 on December 31, 2014.
Managed Distribution Policy
The Fund has a managed distribution policy of paying quarterly distributions at an annual rate that is a percentage of the rolling average of the Funds prior four quarter-end NAVs. In September 2015, the Board of Directors of the Fund (the Board) determined the rolling distribution rate to be 8% for the 12-month period commencing with the distribution payable in September 2015. This policy is subject to an annual review as well as regular review at the Boards quarterly meetings, unless market conditions require an earlier evaluation. On January 12, 2016, the Fund paid a distribution of USD $0.15 per share to all shareholders of record as of December 31, 2015.
Open Market Repurchase Program
The Funds policy is to consider buying back Fund shares on the open market when the Fund trades at a certain discount to the NAV and management believes such repurchases may enhance shareholder value. During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015, the Fund did not repurchase any shares.
Portfolio Holdings Disclosure
The Funds complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the second and fourth quarters of each fiscal year is included in the Funds semi-annual and annual reports to shareholders. The Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Funds Form N-Q filings are available on the SECs website at http://www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SECs Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information about the operation of the 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 1-800-522-5465.
Proxy Voting
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities, and information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent twelve months ended June 30 is available by August 30 of the relevant year: (i) upon request and without charge by calling Investor Relations toll-free at 1-800-522-5465; and (ii) on the SECs website at http://www.sec.gov.
Unclaimed Share Accounts
Please be advised that abandoned or unclaimed property laws for certain states require financial organizations to transfer (escheat) unclaimed property (including Fund shares) to the state. Each state has its own definition of unclaimed property, and Fund shares could be considered unclaimed property due to account inactivity (e.g., no owner-generated activity for a certain period), returned mail (e.g., when mail sent to a shareholder is returned to the Funds transfer agent as undeliverable), or a combination of both. If your Fund shares are categorized as unclaimed, your financial advisor or the Funds transfer agent will follow the applicable states statutory requirements to contact you, but if unsuccessful, laws may require that the shares be escheated to the appropriate state. If this happens, you will have to contact the state to recover your property, which may involve time and expense. For more information on unclaimed property and how to maintain an active account, please contact your financial adviser or the Funds transfer agent.
Investor Relations Information
As part of Aberdeens commitment to shareholders, I invite you to visit the Fund on the web at www.aberdeench.com. From this page, you can view monthly fact sheets, portfolio manager commentary,
Letter to Shareholders (unaudited) (concluded)
distribution and performance information, updated daily fact sheets courtesy of Morningstar®, portfolio charting and other timely data.
Enroll in our email services and be among the first to receive the latest closed-end fund news, announcements of upcoming fund manager web casts, films and other information. In addition, you can receive electronic versions of important Fund documents including annual reports, semi-annual reports, prospectuses, and proxy statements. Sign-up today at www.aberdeen-asset.us/aam.nsf/usclosed/email.
Please take a look at Aberdeens award-winning Closed-End Fund Talk Channel, where a series of fund manager webcasts and short films are posted. Visit Aberdeens Closed-End Fund Talk Channel at www.aberdeen-asset.us/aam.nsf/usclosed/aberdeentv.
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.
Contact us
· Visit us: http://www.aberdeen-asset.us/cef or www.aberdeench.com;
· Watch us: www.aberdeen-asset.us/aam.nsf/usclosed/aberdeentv;
· Email us: InvestorRelations@aberdeen-asset.com; or
· Call us: 1-800-522-5465 (toll free in the U.S.)
Yours sincerely,
Christian Pittard
President
All amounts are U.S. Dollars unless otherwise stated.
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The MSCI Chile Index is designed to measure the performance of the large and mid cap segments of the Chilean market. With 19 constituents, the index covers approximately 85% of the Chile equity universe. Indexes are unmanaged and have been provided for comparison purposes only. No fees or expenses are reflected. You cannot invest directly in an index. |
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Aberdeen Chile Fund, Inc. |
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Report of the Investment Adviser (unaudited)
Market/economic review
Chilean equities, as measured by the benchmark Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Chile Index, declined 16.8% during the 12-month reporting period ended December 31, 2015, but outperformed the broader MSCI Emerging Markets Latin America Index, which fell by 30.8%. For the first half of 2015, investor sentiment was weighed down by a sequence of downward revisions to domestic growth forecasts, given persistent uncertainties over the outlook for the Chinese economy and the impact on copper prices. In turn, the Chilean peso depreciated against the U.S. dollar. In an effort to counteract above-target inflation, the central bank raised rates twice towards the end of the year. Meanwhile, a large earthquake in September forced the evacuation of one million people and led to the temporary closure of mining facilities; however, the overall impact to the economy was limited. On the political front, President Michelle Bachelet saw her approval ratings plummet due to alleged corruption among politicians and high-profile financial scandals involving powerful businessmen. Nonetheless, we believe that Chile remains one of the strongest performers among the Latin America region, benefiting from low oil prices and relatively resilient economic data.
Fund performance review
The Fund posted a negative absolute return for the reporting period, but outperformed the benchmark MSCI Chile Index due to both positive sector allocation and stock selection. At the sector level, the overweight allocation to consumer staples was the biggest contributor to the Funds relative performance.
At the stock level, the Funds relative performance benefited from the lack of exposure to LATAM Airlines, which we exited in the third quarter of 2015 given its deteriorating business outlook, in order to pursue better opportunities. The airline continued to suffer from sluggish demand, intense competition and worsening debt levels. The holding
in Coca-Cola bottler Embotelladora Andina bolstered Fund performance, driven by better-than-expected results and expectations of sector consolidation. Investor sentiment towards Fund holding CCU also improved as the beverage makers volume growth resumed.
Conversely, the Funds exposure to Forus hurt performance, with its shares trading lower as the weakening peso continued to hamper the retailers margins. Additionally, the absence of positions in sanitation group Aguas Andinas and power-generator Colbun also weighed on Fund performance. Wine-maker Concha Y Toros share price performed well at the beginning of the reporting period, but later sold off as the company saw relatively weaker volume growth in the first quarter of 2015. Nevertheless, we remain positive about the companys operating trends, which we feel should benefit from lower input costs and a weaker Chilean peso.
Outlook
The U.S. Federal Reserve finally normalized interest-rate policy in December and pledged that future adjustments would be gradual. Nonetheless, a steeper-than-expected interest-rate trajectory could be a key risk, especially if the U.S. dollar strengthens drastically. Elsewhere, the plunge in Chinese stocks at the beginning of 2016, which triggered a global sell-off, may remain a source of volatility. We think that a continued slowdown in the Chinese economy, which could further hurt demand for commodities, presents another challenge. In Chile, the fallout from the ongoing corruption scandals that sent the presidents approval rating to new lows could impede reform efforts. Despite ongoing volatility, we believe that Chiles growth potential remains intact, underpinned by a growing middle class. We remain confident in the quality of the Funds holdings, many of which are market leaders and have been relatively resilient, in our opinion.
Aberdeen Asset Managers Limited
Total Investment Return (unaudited)
The following table summarizes the average annual Fund performance compared to the MSCI Chile Index for the 1-year, 3-year, 5-year and 10-year periods ended December 31, 2015.
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5 Years |
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10 Years |
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Net Asset Value (NAV) |
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-13.3% |
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-16.0% |
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-12.2% |
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3.1% |
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Market Value |
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-16.7% |
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-20.0% |
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-15.2% |
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-0.6% |
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MSCI Chile Index |
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-16.8% |
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-16.9% |
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-13.0% |
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3.3% |
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Aberdeen Asset Managers Limited has entered into a written contract with the Fund to waive fees, without which performance would be lower. See Note 3 in the Notes to Financial Statements. This contract aligns with the term of the advisory agreement and may not be terminated prior to the next annual consideration of the advisory agreement. Aberdeen Asset Management Inc. has entered into an agreement with the Fund to limit investor relation services fees, without which performance would be lower. See Note 3 in the Notes to Financial Statements. Returns represent past performance. Total investment return at NAV is based on changes in the NAV of Fund shares and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any, at market prices pursuant to the dividend reinvestment program sponsored by the Funds transfer agent. All return data at NAV includes fees charged to the Fund, which are listed in the Funds Statement of Operations under Expenses. Total investment return at market value is based on changes in the market price at which the Funds shares traded on the NYSE MKT during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any, at market prices pursuant to the dividend reinvestment program sponsored by the Funds transfer agent. The Funds total investment return is based on the reported NAV on each financial reporting period end. 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 both market price and NAV. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The performance information provided does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions received from the Fund. 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 at www.aberdeench.com or by calling 800-522-5465.
The net operating expense ratio, excluding fee waivers, based on the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015 was 2.36%. The net operating expense ratio, net of fee waivers, based on the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015 was 2.13%.
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Portfolio Summary (unaudited)
The following table summarizes the composition of the Funds portfolio, in Standard & Poors Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) sectors, expressed as a percentage of net assets. The GICS structure consists of 10 sectors, 24 industry groups, 67 industries and 156 subindustries. As of December 31, 2015, the Fund did not have more than 25% of its assets invested in any industry. The sectors, as classified by GICS Sectors, are comprised of several industries. As of December 31, 2015, the Fund held 101.5% of its net assets in equities, 0.4% in a short-term investment and (1.9%) in liabilities in excess of other assets.
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Financials |
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23.8 |
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Consumer Staples |
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Consumer Discretionary |
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12.3 |
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Materials |
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8.6 |
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Energy |
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8.5 |
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Information Technology |
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5.7 |
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Telecommunication Services |
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3.3 |
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Health Care |
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1.4 |
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Short-Term Investment |
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Top Ten Equity Holdings (unaudited)
The following were the Funds top ten holdings as of December 31, 2015:
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S.A.C.I. Falabella |
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10.5 |
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Banco Santander Chile |
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10.2 |
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Enersis SA |
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8.9 |
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Empresas COPEC SA |
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8.5 |
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Banco de Chile |
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5.8 |
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Parque Arauco SA |
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5.7 |
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Sonda SA |
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5.7 |
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Embotelladora Andina SA, Class A |
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5.6 |
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Cia Cervecerias Unidas SA |
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5.4 |
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Vina Concha y Toro SA |
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4.3 |
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Portfolio of Investments
As of December 31, 2015
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LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS101.5% |
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COMMON STOCKS97.1% |
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BANKS18.1% |
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34,066,205 |
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Banco de Chile |
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$ 3,494,315 |
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34,152 |
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Banco de Credito e Inversiones |
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1,291,738 |
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136,823,987 |
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Banco Santander Chile |
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6,140,627 |
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10,926,680 |
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BEVERAGES19.1% |
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291,283 |
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Cia Cervecerias Unidas SA |
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3,288,732 |
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1,653,011 |
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Coca-Cola Embonor SA, Class A(a)(b)(c) |
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2,297,922 |
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1,224,161 |
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Embotelladora Andina SA(b) |
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3,377,604 |
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1,743,000 |
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Vina Concha y Toro SA |
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2,617,353 |
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11,581,611 |
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ELECTRIC UTILITIES8.9% |
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22,390,000 |
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Enersis SA |
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5,403,480 |
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FOOD & STAPLES RETAILING3.8% |
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1,147,000 |
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Cencosud SA |
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2,271,143 |
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HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS & SERVICES1.4% |
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584,977 |
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Banmedica SA |
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842,923 |
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INDEPENDENT POWER AND RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY PRODUCERS3.1% |
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1,521,000 |
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Empresa Nacional de Electricidad SA |
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1,883,133 |
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES5.7% |
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1,890,000 |
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Sonda SA |
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3,464,929 |
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MULTILINE RETAIL10.5% |
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1,000,083 |
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S.A.C.I. Falabella |
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6,379,665 |
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OIL, GAS & CONSUMABLE FUELS8.5% |
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605,889 |
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Empresas COPEC SA |
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5,156,247 |
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PAPER & FOREST PRODUCTS4.2% |
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1,177,130 |
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Empresas CMPC SA |
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2,517,034 |
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REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT5.7% |
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2,200,000 |
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Parque Arauco SA |
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3,477,475 |
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TEXTILES, APPAREL & LUXURY GOODS1.8% |
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440,000 |
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Forus SA |
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1,086,711 |
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WATER UTILITIES3.0% |
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1,277,500 |
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Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas SA |
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1,799,347 |
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WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES3.3% |
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223,000 |
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ENTEL Chile SA |
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1,997,955 |
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Total Common Stocks |
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58,788,333 |
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PREFERRED STOCKS4.4% |
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CHEMICALS4.4% |
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98,650 |
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Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA, ADR, Preferred Shares |
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1,875,337 |
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43,500 |
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Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA, Class B, Preferred Shares |
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816,515 |
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2,691,852 |
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Total Preferred Stocks |
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2,691,852 |
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Total Long-Term Investments101.5% (cost $59,007,564) |
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61,480,185 |
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Portfolio of Investments (concluded)
As of December 31, 2015
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT0.4% |
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$205,000 |
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Repurchase Agreement, Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 0.01% dated 12/31/2015, due 01/04/2016 repurchase price $205,000, collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bond, maturing 02/15/2043; total market value of $211,371 |
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$ 205,000 |
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Total Short-Term Investment0.4% (cost $205,000) |
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205,000 |
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Total Investments101.9% (cost $59,212,564)(d) |
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61,685,185 |
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Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets(1.9)% |
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(1,129,081 |
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Net Assets100.0% |
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$ 60,556,104 |
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Illiquid security. |
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This share class contains full voting rights and no preference on dividends. The two share classes of this company are formally labeled as preferred. |
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Fair Valued Security. Fair Values are determined pursuant to procedures approved by the Funds Board of Directors. See Note 2(a) of the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. |
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See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements for tax unrealized appreciation/depreciation of securities. |
ADR American Depositary Receipt
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Aberdeen Chile Fund, Inc. |
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
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As of December 31, 2015 |
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Assets |
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Investments, at value (cost $59,007,564) |
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$ 61,480,185 |
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Repurchase agreement, at value (cost $205,000) |
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205,000 |
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Foreign currency, at value (cost $644,269) |
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637,161 |
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Cash |
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136 |
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Prepaid expenses |
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10,294 |
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Total assets |
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62,332,776 |
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Liabilities |
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Dividends payable to common shareholders |
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1,407,975 |
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Investment advisory fees payable (Note 3) |
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139,850 |
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Administration fee payable (Note 3) |
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51,039 |
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Chilean repatriation taxes (Note 2) |
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36,521 |
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Director fees payable |
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19,971 |
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Investor relations fees payable (Note 3) |
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8,519 |
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Other accrued expenses |
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112,797 |
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Total liabilities |
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1,776,672 |
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Net Assets |
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$ 60,556,104 |
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Composition of Net Assets: |
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Common stock (par value $.001 per share) (Note 5) |
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$ 9,387 |
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Paid-in capital in excess of par |
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59,559,477 |
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Distributions in excess of net investment income |
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(1,407,975 |
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Accumulated net realized loss from investment and foreign currency transactions |
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(51,001 |
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Net unrealized appreciation on investments and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies |
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2,446,216 |
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Net Assets |
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$ 60,556,104 |
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Net asset value per share based on 9,386,497 shares issued and outstanding |
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$ 6.45 |
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Statement of Operations |
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For the Year Ended December 31, 2015
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Net Investment Income |
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Income |
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Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $8,664) |
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$ 2,040,878 |
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Other income |
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2,876 |
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Total Investment Income |
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2,043,754 |
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Expenses |
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Investment advisory fee (Note 3) |
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761,667 |
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Chilean repatriation taxes (Note 2) |
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192,630 |
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Directors fees |
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158,989 |
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Administration fee (Note 3) |
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154,778 |
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Custodians fees and expenses |
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87,964 |
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Independent auditors fees and expenses |
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87,424 |
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Investor relations fees and expenses (Note 3) |
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63,949 |
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Reports to shareholders and proxy solicitation |
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61,082 |
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Legal fees and expenses |
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49,703 |
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Transfer agents fees and expenses |
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26,834 |
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Insurance expense |
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21,976 |
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Miscellaneous |
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16,958 |
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Total expenses |
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1,683,954 |
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Less: Investor relations fee waiver (Note 3) |
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(28,278 |
) | ||
Less: Fee waivers (Note 3) |
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(134,522 |
) | ||
Net expenses |
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1,521,154 |
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Net Investment Income |
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522,600 |
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Net Realized/Unrealized Gain/(Loss) from Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions: |
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Net realized gain/(loss) from: |
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Investment transactions |
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1,542,494 |
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Foreign currency transactions |
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(185,299 |
) | ||
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1,357,195 |
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Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on: |
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|
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Investments (including $17,089 change in Chilean taxes on unrealized gains) (Note 2) |
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(12,392,828 |
) | ||
Foreign currency translation |
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(17,549 |
) | ||
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(12,410,377 |
) | ||
Net realized and unrealized (loss) from investments and foreign currency related transactions |
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(11,053,182 |
) | ||
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations |
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$ (10,530,582 |
) | ||
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets |
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Operations: |
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Net investment income |
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$ 522,600 |
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$ 273,094 |
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Net realized gain from investment and foreign currency related transactions |
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1,357,195 |
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8,121,456 |
| ||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments and foreign currency translations |
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(12,410,377 |
) |
(18,698,427 |
) | ||||
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations |
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(10,530,582 |
) |
(10,303,877 |
) | ||||
Distributions to Shareholders from: |
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Net investment income |
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(332,136 |
) |
(295,258 |
) | ||||
Net realized gains |
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(1,542,494 |
) |
(8,067,155 |
) | ||||
Tax return of capital |
|
(4,508,188 |
) |
(1,493,409 |
) | ||||
Net decrease in net assets from distributions |
|
(6,382,818 |
) |
(9,855,822 |
) | ||||
Change in net assets resulting from operations |
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(16,913,400 |
) |
(20,159,699 |
) | ||||
Net Assets: |
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|
|
|
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Beginning of year |
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77,469,504 |
|
97,629,203 |
| ||||
End of year (including distributions in excess of net investment income of ($1,407,975) and ($1,882,465), respectively) |
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$ 60,556,104 |
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$ 77,469,504 |
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Financial Highlights
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For the Fiscal Years Ended December 31, |
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2015 |
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2014 |
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2013 |
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2012 |
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2011 |
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PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE(a): |
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Net asset value per common share, beginning of year |
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$8.25 |
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$10.40 |
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$15.05 |
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$14.49 |
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$22.05 |
|
Net investment income |
|
0.06 |
|
0.03 |
|
0.06 |
|
0.13 |
|
0.16 |
|
Net realized and unrealized gains/(losses) on investments and foreign currency transactions |
|
(1.18 |
) |
(1.13 |
) |
(3.24 |
) |
2.02 |
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(4.89 |
) |
Total from investment operations applicable to common shareholders |
|
(1.12 |
) |
(1.10 |
) |
(3.18 |
) |
2.15 |
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(4.73 |
) |
Dividends and distributions to common shareholders from: |
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|
|
|
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Net investment income |
|
(0.04 |
) |
(0.03 |
) |
(0.18 |
) |
(0.13 |
) |
(0.13 |
) |
Net realized gains |
|
(0.16 |
) |
(0.86 |
) |
(1.23 |
) |
(1.47 |
) |
(2.75 |
) |
Tax return of capital |
|
(0.48 |
) |
(0.16 |
) |
(0.06 |
) |
|
|
|
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Total distributions |
|
(0.68 |
) |
(1.05 |
) |
(1.47 |
) |
(1.60 |
) |
(2.88 |
) |
Impact of shelf offering |
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0.01 |
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0.05 |
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Net asset value per common share, end of year |
|
$6.45 |
|
$8.25 |
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$10.40 |
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$15.05 |
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$14.49 |
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Market value, end of year |
|
$5.58 |
|
$7.44 |
|
$10.55 |
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$15.09 |
|
$15.04 |
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Total Investment Return Based on(b): |
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Market value |
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(16.68% |
) |
(21.25% |
) |
(21.99% |
) |
10.74% |
|
(22.72% |
) |
Net asset value |
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(13.14% |
)(c) |
(11.42% |
)(c) |
(22.89% |
)(c) |
14.64% |
(c) |
(23.45% |
) |
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Ratio to Average Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders/Supplementary Data: |
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Net assets applicable to common shareholders, end of year (000 omitted) |
|
$60,556 |
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$77,470 |
|
$97,629 |
|
$141,305 |
|
$134,469 |
|
Average net assets applicable to common shareholders (000 omitted) |
|
$71,342 |
|
$89,231 |
|
$125,669 |
|
$145,864 |
|
$153,354 |
|
Net operating expenses, net of fee waivers(d) |
|
2.13% |
|
2.58% |
(e) |
1.91% |
|
1.75% |
|
1.86% |
|
Net operating expenses, excluding fee waivers(d) |
|
2.36% |
|
2.78% |
(e) |
2.09% |
|
1.97% |
|
2.00% |
|
Net operating expenses, excluding taxes net of fee waivers |
|
1.86% |
|
2.29% |
(e) |
1.67% |
|
1.50% |
|
1.60% |
|
Net investment income |
|
0.73% |
|
0.31% |
(e) |
0.43% |
|
0.82% |
|
0.88% |
|
Portfolio turnover |
|
1.08% |
|
5.71% |
|
3.79% |
|
7.68% |
|
7.30% |
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(a) |
Based on average shares outstanding. |
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(b) |
Total investment return based on market value is calculated assuming that shares of the Funds common stock were purchased at the closing market price as of the beginning of the period, dividends, capital gains, and other distributions were reinvested as provided for in the Funds dividend reinvestment plan and then sold at the closing market price per share on the last day of the period. The computation does not reflect any sales commission investors may incur in purchasing or selling shares of the Fund. The total investment return based on the net asset value is similarly computed except that the Funds net asset value is substituted for the closing market value. |
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(c) |
Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns based upon net asset value as reported. |
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(d) |
Ratios include the effect of Chilean taxes. |
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(e) |
The expense ratio includes a one-time expense associated with the May 2011 shelf offering costs attributable to the registered but unsold shares which expired in May 2014. Please see Note 5 of Notes to Financial Statements for further information. |
Amounts listed as - are $0 or round to $0.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Aberdeen Chile Fund, Inc. |
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Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 2015
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1. Organization
Aberdeen Chile Fund, Inc. (the Fund) 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 (the 1940 Act), as a non-diversified closed-end management investment company. The Fund trades on the NYSE MKT under the ticker symbol CH.
The Fund seeks total return, consisting of capital appreciation and income, by investing primarily in Chilean securities.
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The policies conform to 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 accounting records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. Dollars.
a. Security Valuation:
The Fund values its securities at current market value or fair value, consistent with regulatory requirements. Fair value is defined in the Funds valuation and liquidity procedures as the price that could be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between willing market participants without a compulsion to contract at the measurement date.
Equity securities that are traded on an exchange are valued at the last quoted sale price on the principal exchange on which the security is traded at the Valuation Time subject to application, when appropriate, of the valuation factors described in the paragraph below. The Valuation Time is as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (usually 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time). In the absence of a sale price, the security is valued at the mean of the bid/ask price quoted at the close on the principal exchange on which the security is traded. Securities traded on NASDAQ are valued at the NASDAQ official closing price. Closed-end funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are valued at the market price of the security at the Valuation Time. A security using any of these pricing methodologies is determined to be a Level 1 investment.
Foreign equity securities that are traded on foreign exchanges that close prior to the Valuation Time are valued by applying valuation factors to the last sale price or the mean price as noted above. Valuation factors are provided by an independent pricing service provider approved by the Funds Board of Directors (the Board). These valuation factors are
used when pricing the Funds portfolio holdings to estimate market movements between the time foreign markets close and the time the Fund values such foreign securities. These valuation factors are based on inputs such as depositary receipts, indices, futures, sector indices/ETFs, exchange rates, and local exchange opening and closing prices of each security. When prices with the application of valuation factors 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. A security that applies a valuation factor is determined to be a Level 2 investment because the exchange-traded price has been adjusted. Valuation factors are not utilized if the independent pricing service provider is unable to provide a valuation factor or if the valuation factor falls below a predetermined threshold; in such case, the security is determined to be a Level 1 investment.
In the event that a securitys market quotations are not readily available or are deemed unreliable (for reasons other than because the foreign exchange on which it trades closes before the Valuation Time), the security is valued at fair value as determined by the Funds Pricing Committee, taking into account the relevant factors and surrounding circumstances using valuation policies and procedures approved and established by the Board. A security that has been fair valued by the Pricing Committee may be classified as Level 2 or 3 depending on the nature of the inputs. In accordance with the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosures under GAAP, the Fund discloses the fair value of its investments using a three-level hierarchy that classifies the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure the fair value. The hierarchy assigns Level 1 measurements to valuations based upon unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets, Level 2 measurements to valuations based upon other significant observable inputs, including adjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets, and Level 3 measurements to valuations based upon unobservable inputs that are significant to the valuation. 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. A financial instruments level within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The three-level hierarchy of inputs is summarized below:
Level 1 quoted prices in active markets for identical investments;
Level 2 other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, and credit risk); or
Level 3 significant unobservable inputs (including the Funds own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
December 31, 2015 |
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The following is a summary of the inputs used as of December 31, 2015 in valuing the Funds investments and other financial instruments at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. Please refer to the Portfolio of Investments for a detailed breakout of the security types:
Investments, at Value |
|
Level 1 |
|
Level 2 |
|
Level 3 |
|
Total |
|
Long-Term Investments |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beverages |
|
$9,283,689 |
|
$2,297,922 |
|
$ |
|
$11,581,611 |
|
Other |
|
49,898,574 |
|
|
|
|
|
49,898,574 |
|
Short-Term Investment |
|
|
|
205,000 |
|
|
|
205,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$59,182,263 |
|
$2,502,922 |
|
$ |
|
$61,685,185 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amounts listed as are $0 or round to $0.
For movements between the Levels within the fair value hierarchy, the Fund has adopted a policy of recognizing transfers at the end of each period. The utilization of valuation factors may result in transfers between Level 1 and Level 2. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015, there were no transfers between Levels 1, 2 or 3. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015, there were no significant changes to the fair valuation methodologies.
b. Repurchase Agreements:
The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements under the terms of a Master Repurchase Agreement. It is the Funds policy that its custodian/counterparty segregate the underlying collateral securities, the value of which exceeds the principal amount of the repurchase transaction, including accrued interest. The repurchase price generally equals the price paid by the Fund plus interest negotiated on the basis of current short-term rates. To the extent that any repurchase transaction exceeds one business day, the collateral is valued on a daily basis to determine its adequacy. Under the Master Repurchase Agreement, if the counterparty defaults and the value of the collateral declines, or if bankruptcy proceedings are commenced with respect to the counterparty of the repurchase agreement, realization of the collateral by the Fund may be delayed or limited. Repurchase agreements are subject to contractual netting arrangements with the counterparty, Fixed Income Clearing Corp. For additional information on the Funds repurchase agreements, see the Portfolio of Investments. The Fund held a repurchase agreement of $205,000 as of December 31, 2015. The value of the related collateral exceeded the value of the repurchase agreement at December 31, 2015.
c. Foreign Currency Translation:
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.
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 exchange rates at the current daily rates of exchange; and
(ii) purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses at the rate 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
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
December 31, 2015
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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 foreign currency will lose value because the foreign currency is worth fewer U.S. Dollars; the opposite effect occurs if the U.S. Dollar falls in relative value.
d. Security Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses:
Security 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 to pay distributions from net investment income supplemented by net realized foreign exchange gains, net realized short-term capital gains and return of capital distributions, if necessary, on a quarterly basis. The managed distribution policy is subject to regular review by the Board. The Fund will also declare and pay distributions at least annually from net realized gains on investment transactions and net realized foreign exchange gains, if any. 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, qualified late year loss deferrals.
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 of 1986, as amended, and to make distributions of net investment income and net realized capital gains sufficient to relieve the Fund from all federal income taxes. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required.
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 and state tax returns for each of the four fiscal years up to the most recent fiscal year ended December 31 are subject to such review.
g. Foreign Withholding Tax:
Income received by the Fund from sources within Chile and other foreign countries may be subject to withholding and other taxes
imposed by Chile and such other countries. The Fund incurs foreign Chilean taxes on income as well as realized gains generated from Chilean securities where there is no Chilean market presence. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015, the Fund incurred $192,630 of such expense. The Fund also accrues foreign Chilean taxes on securities with little to no Chilean market presence in an amount equal to what the Fund would owe if the securities were sold and the proceeds repatriated on the valuation date as a liability and reduction of unrealized gains. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015, the Fund accrued $19,297 of such expense.
3. Agreements and Transactions with Affiliates
a. Investment Adviser:
Aberdeen Asset Managers Limited (AAML or the Adviser) serves as the Funds investment adviser with respect to all investments. AAML is a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Aberdeen Asset Management PLC. AAML 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. AAML has also agreed to contractually waive 0.21% of its annual advisory fee in an advisory fee waiver agreement (Waiver Agreement). The Waiver Agreement is subject to approval by the Adviser and the Funds Board. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015, AAML earned $761,667 for advisory services, of which AAML waived $134,522.
b. Fund Administration:
Aberdeen Asset Management Inc. (AAMI), an affiliate of AAML, is the Funds administrator, pursuant to an Administration Agreement under which AAMI receives a fee from the Fund, computed monthly and payable quarterly, at an annual fee rate of 0.08% of the Funds average monthly net assets. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015, AAMI earned $25,045 from the Fund for administration services.
BTG Pactual Chile S.A. Administradora de Fondos de Inversion de Capital Extranjero (formerly, Celfin Capital S.A. Administradora de Fondos de Capital Extranjero) (BTG Pactual Chile) serves as the Funds Chilean administrator. For its services, BTG Pactual Chile is paid a fee out of the administration fee payable to AAMI, 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, BTG Pactual Chile receives a supplemental administration fee, annual reimbursement of out of pocket expenses and an accounting fee from the Fund. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015 the administration fees, supplemental administration fees and accounting
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
December 31, 2015 |
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fees earned by BTG Pactual Chile from the Fund amounted to $32,029, $90,359 and $7,345, respectively.
c. Investor Relations:
Under the terms of an Investor Relations Services Agreement, AAMI serves as the Funds investor relations services provider.
Pursuant to the terms of the Investor Relations Services Agreement, AAMI provides, among other things, objective and timely information to shareholders based on publicly-available information; provides information efficiently through the use of technology while offering shareholders immediate access to knowledgeable investor relations representatives; develops and maintains effective communications with investment professionals from a wide variety of firms; creates and maintains investor relations communication materials such as fund manager interviews, films and webcasts, published white papers, magazine articles and other relevant materials discussing the Funds investment results, portfolio positioning and outlook; develops and maintains effective communications with large institutional shareholders; responds to specific shareholder questions; and reports activities and results to the Board and management detailing insight into general shareholder sentiment.
Effective January 1, 2015, investor relations services fees are capped at an annual rate of 0.05% of the Funds average net assets, and AAMI has agreed to waive investor relations services fees that exceed this amount. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015, the Fund incurred fees of approximately $63,949, of which AAMI waived $28,278 for investor relations services. Investor relations fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations include certain out-of-pocket expenses.
d. Directors Purchase Plan:
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, 2015, 8,516 shares were purchased pursuant to the Directors compensation plan. As of December 31, 2015, the Directors as a group owned less than 1% of the Funds outstanding shares.
4. Investment Transactions
Purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term securities) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015, were $760,560 and $6,592,598, respectively.
5. Capital
The authorized capital of the Fund is 100 million shares of $0.001 par value common stock. As of December 31, 2015, there were 9,386,497 shares of common stock issued and outstanding.
In May 2011, the Fund filed a shelf registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which permits the Fund to issue up to $75 million in shares of common stock through one or more public offerings including at-the-market offerings (ATM offerings) over a three year period. Shares are only offered through ATM offerings when the premium to net asset value is greater than the costs associated with the transaction. Any proceeds raised are used for investment purposes. For the year ended December 31, 2014, there were no shares sold through ATM or other offerings. Offering costs were previously capitalized as a prepaid expense. In May 2014, upon the expiration of this shelf registration, the remaining prepaid Offering Costs associated with this registration statement were expensed.
6. Open Market Repurchase Program
The Board authorized, but does not require, Fund management to make open market purchases from time to time in an amount up to 10% of the Funds outstanding shares, in accordance with Rule 10b-18 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and other applicable federal securities laws. Such purchases may be made when, in the reasonable judgment of Fund management, such repurchases may enhance shareholder value. The Fund reports repurchase activity on the Funds website on a monthly basis. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015, the Fund did not repurchase shares through this program.
7. 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. These risks include 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, and political or social instability or diplomatic developments, which could adversely affect investments in those countries.
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 high price volatility with respect to securities of issuers from developing countries.
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 (concluded)
December 31, 2015
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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.
c. Sector Risk:
To the extent that a Fund has a significant portion of its assets invested in securities of companies conducting business in a broadly related group of industries within an economic sector, the Fund may be more vulnerable to unfavorable developments in that economic sector than funds that invest more broadly.
8. 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.
9. Tax Information
The U.S. federal income tax basis of the Funds investments and the net unrealized appreciation as of December 31, 2015 were as follows:
Tax Basis of |
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Appreciation |
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Depreciation |
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Net |
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$59,263,566 |
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$13,291,336 |
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$(10,869,717) |
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$2,421,619 |
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Income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
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December 31, 2015 |
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December 31, 2014 |
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Distributions paid from: |
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Ordinary Income |
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$332,136 |
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$295,258 |
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Net long-term capital gains |
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1,542,494 |
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8,067,155 |
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Tax return of capital |
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4,508,188 |
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1,493,409 |
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Total tax character of distributions |
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$6,382,818 |
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$9,855,822 |
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As of December 31, 2015, the components of accumulated earnings on a tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed ordinary income net |
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$ |
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Undistributed long-term capital gains net |
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Total undistributed earnings |
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$ |
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Dividends payable |
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(1,407,974) |
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Unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)* |
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2,395,214 |
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Total accumulated earnings/(losses) net |
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$987,240 |
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* The tax basis of components of distributable earnings differs from the amounts reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities by temporary book/tax differences. These differences are primarily timing differences due to wash sales.
GAAP requires that certain components of net assets be adjusted to reflect permanent differences between financial and tax reporting. Accordingly, the table below details the necessary reclassifications, which are a result of permanent differences primarily attributable to return of capital distributions and foreign currency gains and losses. These reclassifications have no effect on net assets or net asset values per share.
Distributions |
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Accumulated Net |
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Paid in Capital |
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$284,026 |
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$185,299 |
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$(469,325) |
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10. 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 disclosures or adjustments were required to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015.
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of
Aberdeen Chile Fund, Inc.
In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the portfolio of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Aberdeen Chile Fund, Inc. (the Fund) at December 31, 2015, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as financial statements) are the responsibility of the Funds management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at December 31, 2015 by correspondence with the custodian, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
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February 25, 2016 |
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Federal Tax Information: Dividends and Distributions (unaudited)
The following information is provided with respect to the distributions paid by the Fund during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015:
Payable |
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Total Cash |
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Long-Term |
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Tax |
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Net |
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Foreign |
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Gross |
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Qualified |
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Foreign |
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1/12/15 |
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0.200000 |
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0.019330 |
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0.145280 |
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0.035390 |
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0.000462 |
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0.035852 |
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0.004818 |
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0.035390 |
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3/30/15 |
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0.190000 |
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0.051980 |
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0.138020 |
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6/29/15 |
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0.180000 |
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0.049240 |
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0.130760 |
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9/28/15 |
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0.160000 |
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0.043770 |
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0.116230 |
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(1) The foreign taxes paid represent taxes incurred by the Fund on interest received from foreign sources. Foreign taxes paid may be included in taxable income with an offsetting deduction from gross income or may be taken as a credit for taxes paid to foreign governments. You should consult your tax advisor regarding the appropriate treatment of foreign taxes paid.
(2) The Fund hereby designates the amount indicated above or the maximum amount allowable by law.
Supplemental Information (unaudited)
Board Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement
The Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 1940 Act) and the terms of the investment advisory agreement (the Advisory Agreement) between the Aberdeen Chile Fund, Inc. (the Fund) and Aberdeen Asset Managers Limited (the Adviser) require that the Advisory Agreement be approved annually at an in-person meeting by the Board of Directors (the Board), including a majority of the Directors who have no direct or indirect interest in the Advisory Agreement and are not interested persons of the Fund, as defined in the 1940 Act (the Independent Directors).
At its in-person meeting on December 15, 2015, the Board voted unanimously to renew the Advisory Agreement between the Fund and the Adviser. In considering whether to approve the renewal of the Funds Advisory Agreement, the Board members received and considered a variety of information provided by the Adviser relating to the Fund, the Advisory Agreement and the Adviser, including comparative performance, fee and expense information of a peer group of funds selected by Strategic Insight Mutual Fund Research and Consulting, LLC (SI), an independent third-party provider of investment company data, performance information for relevant benchmark indices and other information regarding the nature, extent and quality of services provided by the Adviser under the Advisory Agreement. The Boards materials also included: (i) information on the investment performance of the Fund and the performance of a peer
group of funds and the Funds performance benchmark; (ii) information on the Funds advisory fees and other expenses, including information comparing the Funds expenses to those of a peer group of funds and information about any applicable expense limitations and fee breakpoints; (iii) information about the profitability of the Advisory Agreement to the Adviser; (iv) a report prepared by the Adviser in response to a request submitted by the Independent Directors independent legal counsel on behalf of such Directors; and (v) a memorandum from the Independent Directors independent legal counsel on the responsibilities of the Board of Directors in considering approval of the investment advisory arrangement under the 1940 Act and Maryland law.
The Independent Directors were advised by separate independent legal counsel throughout the process. The Independent Directors also consulted in executive sessions with counsel to the Independent Directors regarding consideration of the renewal of the Advisory Agreement. In considering whether to approve the continuation of the Advisory Agreement, the Board, including the Independent Directors, did not identify any single factor as determinative. Individual Directors may have evaluated the information presented differently from one another, giving different weights to various factors. Matters considered by the Board, including the Independent Directors, in connection with its approval of the continuation of the Advisory Agreement included the factors listed below.
Supplemental Information (unaudited) (continued)
The Board also considered other matters such as: (i) the Advisers financial results and financial condition, (ii) each Funds investment objective and strategies, (iii) the Advisers investment personnel and operations, (iv) the procedures employed to determine the value of the Funds assets, (v) the allocation of the Funds brokerage, and the use, if any, of soft commission dollars to pay the Funds expenses and to pay for research and other similar services, (vi) the resources devoted to, and the record of compliance with, the Funds investment policies and restrictions, policies on personal securities transactions and other compliance policies, and (vii) possible conflicts of interest. Throughout the process, the Board members were afforded the opportunity to ask questions of and request additional information from management.
In addition to the materials requested by the Board in connection with their consideration of the renewal of the Advisory Agreement, it was noted that the Board received materials in advance of each regular quarterly meeting that provided information relating to the services provided by the Adviser.
As part of their deliberations, the Board members considered the following:
The nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Fund under the Advisory Agreement. The Board considered the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Adviser to the Fund and the resources dedicated to the Fund by the Adviser and its affiliates. The Board reviewed, among other things, the Advisers investment experience. The Board received information regarding the Advisers compliance with applicable laws and SEC and other regulatory inquiries or audits of the Fund and the Adviser. The Board also considered the background and experience of the Advisers senior management personnel and the qualifications, background and responsibilities of the portfolio managers primarily responsible for the day-to-day portfolio management services for the Fund. In addition, the Board considered the financial condition of the Adviser and ability to provide a high level and quality of service to the Fund. The Board also considered information received from the Funds Chief Compliance Officer regarding the Advisers compliance policies and procedures. The Board also took into account the Advisers risk management processes. The Board considered the Adviser brokerage policies and practices. Management reported to the Board on, among other things, its business plans and organizational changes. The Board also took into account their knowledge of management and the quality of the performance of managements duties through Board meetings, discussion and reports during the preceding year.
Investment performance of the Fund and the Adviser. The Board received and reviewed with management, among other performance data, information compiled by SI as to the Funds total return, as compared
to the funds in the Funds Morningstar category (the Morningstar Group).
The Board received and considered: information for the Funds total return on a gross and net basis and relative to the Funds benchmark; the Funds share performance and premium/discount information; and the impact of foreign currency movements on the Funds performance. The Board also received and reviewed information as to the Funds total return against its Morningstar Group average and other comparable Aberdeen-managed funds and segregated accounts. The Board considered managements discussion of the factors contributing to differences in performance, including differences in the investment strategies of each of these other funds and accounts. The Board also reviewed information as to the Funds discount/premium ranking relative to its Morningstar Group. The Board took into account managements discussion of the Funds performance.
The costs of the services provided and profits realized by the Adviser and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund. The Board reviewed with management the effective annual management fee rate paid by the Fund to the Adviser for investment management services. Additionally, the Board received and considered information compiled at the request of the Fund by SI, comparing the Funds effective annual management fee rate with the fees paid by a peer group consisting of other comparable closed-end funds (the Peer Group). The Board also took into account the management fee structure, including that management fees for the Fund were based on the Funds total managed assets. Management noted that due to the unique strategy and structure of the Fund, Aberdeen currently does not have any closed-end funds that are directly comparable to the Fund. Management provided to the Board the annual fee schedules, payable monthly, for each US closed-end, country-specific equity fund managed by AAML. Although there were no other substantially similar Aberdeen-advised US vehicles against which to compare advisory fees, the Adviser provided information for other Aberdeen products with similar investment strategies to those of the Fund where available. In evaluating the Funds advisory fees, the Board took into account the demands, complexity and quality of the investment management of the Fund.
In addition to the foregoing, the Board considered the Funds fees and expenses as compared to its Peer Group, consisting of closed-end funds in the Funds Morningstar expense category as compiled by SI.
Economies of Scale. The Board took into account managements discussion of the Funds management fee structure. The Board determined that the management fee structure for the Fund was reasonable and reflected economies of scale being shared between each of the Fund and the Adviser and that an increase in the size of the Funds portfolio would add to these economies of scale. This
Supplemental Information (unaudited) (concluded)
determination was based on various factors, including that the Funds management fee schedule provides breakpoints at higher asset levels to adjust for anticipated economies in the event of asset increase, and how the Funds management fees compare relative to its Peer Group at higher asset levels.
The Board also considered other factors, which included but were not limited to the following:
the effect of any market and economic volatility on the performance, asset levels and expense ratios of the Fund.
whether the Fund has operated in accordance with its investment objective, the Funds record of compliance with its investment restrictions, and the compliance programs of the Adviser.
the nature, quality, cost and extent of administrative services performed by Aberdeen Asset Management Inc. (AAMI), an affiliate of the Adviser, under a separate agreement covering administrative services.
so-called fallout benefits to the Adviser or AAMI, such as the benefits of research made available to AAMI by reason of brokerage commissions generated by the Funds securities transactions or reputational and other indirect benefits. The Board considered any possible conflicts of interest associated with these fallout and other benefits, and the reporting, disclosure and other processes in place to disclose and monitor such possible conflicts of interest.
* * *
Based on their evaluation of all factors that they deemed to be material, including those factors described above, and assisted by the advice of independent counsel, the Directors, including the Independent Directors, concluded that renewal of the Advisory Agreement would be in the best interest of the Fund and its shareholders. Accordingly, the Board, and the Boards Independent Directors voting separately, approved the Funds Advisory Agreement for an additional one-year period.
Management of the Fund (unaudited)
The names of the Directors and Officers of the Fund, their addresses, years of birth, and principal occupations during the past five years are provided in the tables below. Directors that are deemed interested persons (as that term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) of the Fund or the Funds investment adviser are included in the table below under the heading Interested Directors. Directors who are not interested persons, as described above, are referred to in the table below under the heading Independent Directors.
Board of Directors Information
As of December 31, 2015
Name, Address and |
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Position(s) Held |
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Term of Office |
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Principal Occupation(s) |
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Number of |
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Other |
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Independent Directors |
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Enrique R. Arzac
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Chairman of the Board of Directors, Nominating Committee Chairman and Audit and Valuation Committee Member |
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Since 1996; Chairman since 2005; current term ends at the 2018 annual meeting |
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Mr. Arzac is currently a Professor Emeritus of Finance and Economics at Columbia University (education) since 2015. Previously, he was a Professor of Finance and Economics at the Graduate School of Business at Columbia University from 1971 to 2015. |
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5 |
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Director of Adams Express Company since 1983; Director of Adams Natural Resources Fund, since 1987; Director of Mirae Asset Management Funds (6) since 2010; Director of Credit Suisse Funds (9) since 1990; Director of Credit Suisse High Yield Bond Fund, Inc. since 2001; Director of Credit Suisse Asset Management Income Fund, Inc. since 1990 |
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James Cattano Year of Birth: 1943 |
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Director, Audit and Valuation Committee Chairman and Nominating and Cost Review Committee Member |
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Since 1989; current term ends at the 2017 annual Meeting |
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Mr. Cattano has been the President of Costal Trade Corporation (international commodity trade) since October 2011. Previously, he was the President of Primary Resources Inc. (agricultural and raw materials) from 1996 to 2011. |
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5 |
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Director of Credit Suisse Asset Management Income Fund, Inc. since 2006 and Director of Credit Suisse High Yield Bond Fund since 2006 |
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Lawrence J. Fox Year of Birth: 1943 |
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Director, Nominating Committee Member |
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Since 2006; current term ends at the 2016 annual Meeting |
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Mr. Fox has been a Partner at Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP (law firm) since 1972. He has also been a Lecturer at Yale Law School (education) since 2009. |
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4 |
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Director of Credit Suisse Asset Management Income Fund, Inc. since 1990; Director of Credit Suisse High Yield Bond Fund since 2001; and Director of Dynasil Corp of America since 2011 |
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Steven Rappaport Year of Birth: 1948 |
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Director, Audit and Valuation, Nominating, and Cost Review Committee Member |
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Since 2003; current term ends at the 2017 annual meeting |
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Mr. Rappaport has been a Partner of Lehigh Court, LLC (private investment firm) and RZ Capital LLC (private investment firm) since 2004. |
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5 |
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Director of iCAD, Inc., since 2006; Director of Credit Suisse Funds (9) since 1999; Director of Credit Suisse Asset Management Income Fund, Inc. since 2005 and Director of Credit Suisse High Yield Bond Fund, Inc. since 2005 |
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Aberdeen Chile Fund, Inc. |
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Management of the Fund (unaudited) (continued)
Name, Address and |
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Position(s) Held |
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Term of Office |
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Principal Occupation(s) |
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Number of |
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Other |
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Martin Torino
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Director, Audit and Valuation, Nominating, and Cost Review Committee Member |
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Since 2005; current term ends at the 2016 annual meeting |
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Mr. Torino has been President of TA USA (agricultural sector) since May 1991; President of Rio Calchaqui SA (food and beverages) since June 2007. Previously he was President of Expreso Morell SA (transportation and logistics) from 2009 to 2012. |
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3 |
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Director of San Lucas S.A. |
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* Aberdeen Asia-Pacific Income Fund, Inc., Aberdeen Global Income Fund, Inc., Aberdeen Australia Equity Fund, Inc., Aberdeen Chile Fund, Inc., Aberdeen Israel Fund, Inc., Aberdeen Indonesia Fund, Inc., Aberdeen Latin America Equity Fund, Inc., Aberdeen Emerging Markets Smaller Company Opportunities Fund, Inc., Aberdeen Singapore Fund, Inc., Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc., The Asia-Tigers Fund, Inc., The India Fund, Inc., Aberdeen Greater China Fund, Inc., Aberdeen Investment Funds (which currently consists of 4 portfolios) and Aberdeen Funds (which currently consists of 25 portfolios) have a common investment manager and/or investment adviser, or an investment adviser that is affiliated with the Investment Adviser, and may thus be deemed to be part of the same Fund Complex.
Information Regarding Officers who are not Directors
Name, Address and |
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Position(s) Held |
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Term of Office |
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Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years |
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Officers |
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Christian Pittard* Year of Birth: 1973 |
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President |
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Since July 2009 |
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Currently, Group Head of Product Opportunities of Aberdeen Asset Management PLC. Previously, Director and Vice President (2006-2008), Chief Executive Officer (from October 2005 to September 2006) and emplyee (since 2005) of Aberdeen Asset Management Inc. |
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Jeffrey Cotton* Year of Birth: 1977 |
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Chief Compliance Officer, Vice President Compliance |
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Since March 2011 |
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Currently, Director, Vice President and Head of Compliance Americas for Aberdeen Asset Management Inc. Mr. Cotton joined Aberdeen in 2010. Prior to joining Aberdeen, Mr. Cotton was a Senior Compliance Officer at Old Mutual Asset Management (2009-2010) supporting its affiliated investment advisers and mutual fund platform. Mr. Cotton was also a VP, Senior Compliance Manager at Bank of America/Columbia Management (2006-2009). |
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Andrea Melia* Year of Birth: 1969 |
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Treasurer |
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Since November 2009 |
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Currently, Vice President and Head of Fund Administration US for Aberdeen Asset Management Inc. Ms. Melia joined Aberdeen Asset Management in September 2009. |
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Aberdeen Chile Fund, Inc. |
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Management of the Fund (unaudited) (continued)
Name, Address and |
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Position(s) Held |
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Term of Office |
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Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years |
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Megan Kennedy* Year of Birth: 1974 |
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Secretary and Vice President |
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Since July 2009 |
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Currently, Head of Product Management for AAMI. Ms. Kennedy joined Aberdeen Asset Management Inc. in 2005 as a Senior Fund Administrator. Ms. Kennedy was promoted to Assistant Treasurer Collective Funds/North American Mutual Funds in February 2008 and promoted to Treasurer Collective Funds/North American Mutual Funds in July 2008. |
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Alan Goodson* Year of Birth: 1974 |
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Vice President |
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Since July 2009 |
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Currently, Director, Vice President and Head of Product-US, overseeing Product Management, Product Development and Investor Services for Aberdeens registered and unregistered investment companies in the US and Canada. Mr. Goodson joined Aberdeen in 2000. |
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Bev Hendry* Year of Birth: 1953 |
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Vice President |
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Since 2014 |
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Currently, Co-Head of Americas and Chief Financial Officer for Aberdeen Asset Management Inc. Mr. Hendry first joined Aberdeen in 1987 and helped establish Aberdeens business in the Americas in Fort Lauderdale. Mr. Hendry left Aberdeen in 2008 when the company moved to consolidate its headquarters in Philadelphia. Mr. Hendry re-joined Aberdeen from Hansberger Global Investors in Fort Lauderdale where he worked for six years as Chief Operating Officer. |
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Joanne Irvine* Year of Birth: 1968 |
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Vice President |
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Since July 2009 |
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Currently, Head of Emerging Markets Ex. Asia on the global emerging markets equities team in London, England since 1997. Ms. Irvine joined Aberdeen in 1996 in a group development role. |
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Devan Kaloo* Year of Birth: 1972 |
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Vice President |
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Since July 2009 |
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Currently, Head of Global Emerging Markets (since 2005). Mr. Kaloo joined Aberdeen in 2000 on the Asian portfolio team before becoming responsible for the Asian ex Japan region as well as regional portfolios within emerging market mandates and technology stocks. |
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Jennifer Nichols* Year of Birth: 1978 |
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Vice President |
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Since July 2009 |
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Currently, Global Head of Legal for Aberdeen Asset Management PLC since 2012. Ms. Nichols serves as a Director and Vice President for AAMI since 2010.She previously served as Head of Legal Americas from 2010-2012. She joined AAMI in October 2006. |
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Nick Robinson* Year of Birth: 1978 |
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Vice President |
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Since June 2011 |
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Currently, Director and Head of Brazilian Equities, of Aberdeens operations in São Paulo since 2009. |
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Aberdeen Chile Fund, Inc. |
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Management of the Fund (unaudited) (concluded)
Name, Address and |
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Position(s) Held |
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Term of Office |
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Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years |
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Lucia Sitar*
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Vice President |
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Since July 2009 |
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Currently, Vice President and Managing U.S. Counsel for Aberdeen Asset Management Inc. Ms. Sitar joined Aberdeen Asset Management Inc. in July 2007 as U.S. Counsel. |
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Hugh Young** Year of Birth: 1958 |
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Vice President |
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Since July 2009 |
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Mr. Young is currently a member of the Executive Management Committee of Aberdeen Asset Management PLC. He has been Managing Director of Aberdeen Asset Management Asia Limited (AAMAL), since 1991. Mr. Young also served as a Director of Aberdeen Asset Managers (C.I.) Limited from 2000 to June 2005 and a Director of AAMAL since 2000. |
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Sharon Ferrari* Year of Birth: 1977 |
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Assistant Treasurer |
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Since June 2011 |
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Currently, Senior Fund Administration Manager-US for Aberdeen Asset Management Inc. She joined Aberdeen Asset Management Inc. as a Senior Fund Administrator in 2008. |
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Heather Hasson* Year of Birth: 1982 |
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Assistant Secretary |
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Since March 2012 |
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Currently, Senior Product Manager for Aberdeen Asset Management Inc. Ms. Hasson joined AAMI as a Fund Administrator in November 2006. |
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Sofia Rosala* Year of Birth: 1974
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Vice President and Deputy Chief Compliance Officer |
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Since March 2014 |
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Currently, Vice President and Deputy Head of Compliance and Adviser Chief Compliance Officer for Aberdeen Asset Management Inc. (since 2015). Ms. Rosala joined AAMI in 2012 as U.S. Counsel. Prior to joining Aberdeen, Ms. Rosala was Counsel for Vertex, Inc. from April 2011 to June 2012. She was also an Associate Attorney with Morgan, Lewis and Bockius from May 2008-April 2011. |
* As of December 2015, Messrs. Pittard, Cotton, Goodson, Hendry, Kaloo, and Robinson and Mses. Nichols, Irvine, Melia, Kennedy, Sitar, Ferrari, Hasson and Rosala hold officer position(s) in one or more of the following: Aberdeen Asia-Pacific Income Fund, Inc., Aberdeen Global Income Fund, Inc., Aberdeen Australia Equity Fund, Inc., Aberdeen Chile Fund, Inc., Aberdeen Emerging Markets Smaller Company Opportunities Fund, Inc., Aberdeen Israel Fund, Inc., Aberdeen Indonesia Fund, Inc., Aberdeen Latin America Equity Fund, Inc., Aberdeen Singapore Fund Inc., Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc., The India Fund Inc., The Asia-Tigers Fund Inc., Aberdeen Greater China Fund, Inc., Aberdeen Investment Funds (currently consists of 4 funds) and the Aberdeen Funds (currently consists of 25 funds) each of which may also be deemed to be a part of the same Fund Complex.
** Mr. Young serves as an Interested Director on the Aberdeen Australia Equity Fund, Inc. and The India Fund, Inc., each of which has a common investment manager and/or Investment Adviser with the Fund, or an investment adviser that is affiliated with the investment manager and Investment Adviser with the Fund, and may thus be deemed to be part of the same Fund Complex as the Fund.
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Corporate Information
Directors Enrique R. Arzac, Chairman James J. Cattano Lawrence J. Fox Steven N. Rappaport Martin M. Torino
Officers Christian Pittard, President Jeffrey Cotton, Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer Sofia Rosala, Vice President and Deputy Chief Compliance Officer Andrea Melia, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer Megan Kennedy, Vice President and Secretary Alan Goodson, Vice President Bev Hendry, Vice President Joanne Irvine, Vice President Devan Kaloo, Vice President Jennifer Nichols, Vice President Nick Robinson, Vice President Lucia Sitar, Vice President Hugh Young, Vice President Sharon Ferrari, Assistant Treasurer Heather Hasson, Assistant Secretary
Investment Adviser Aberdeen Asset Managers Limited Bow Bells House 1 Bread Street London, United Kingdom EC4M 9HH
Custodian State Street Bank and Trust Co. 1 Iron Street, 5th Floor Boston, MA 02110
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U.S. Administrator Aberdeen Asset Management Inc. 1735 Market Street, 32nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103
Chilean Administrator BTG Pactual Chile S.A. Administradora de Fondos de Iversion de Capital Extranjero AV. Apoguindo 3721, Piso 19 Las Condes Santiago, Chile
Transfer Agent Computershare Trust Company, N.A. P.O. Box 30170 College Station, TX 77842-3170
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP 2001 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19103
Legal Counsel Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP 787 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10019
Investor Relations Aberdeen Asset Management Inc. 1735 Market Street, 32nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 1-800-522-5465 InvestorRelations@aberdeen-asset.com
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Aberdeen Asset Managers Limited
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Aberdeen Asset Management (AAM) is the marketing name in the U.S. for the following affiliated, registered investment advisers: Aberdeen Asset Management Inc., Aberdeen Asset Managers Ltd, Aberdeen Asset Management Ltd and Aberdeen Asset Management Asia Ltd, each of which is wholly owned by Aberdeen Asset Management PLC. "Aberdeen" is a U.S. registered service trademark of Aberdeen Asset Management PLC.
CH-ANNUAL
Item 2 - Code of Ethics.
As of December 31, 2015, the Registrant had adopted a Code of Ethics that applies to the Registrants principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions regardless of whether these individuals are employed by the Registrant or a third party (the Code of Ethics). During the period covered by this report, there were no material changes to the Code of Ethics. During the period covered by this report, there were no waivers to the provisions of the Code of Ethics. A copy of the Code of Ethics has been filed as an exhibit to this Form N-CSR.
Item 3 - Audit Committee Financial Expert.
The Registrants Board of Directors has determined that Enrique R. Arzac and Steven N. Rappaport, both members of the Registrants Audit and Valuation Committee, possess the attributes, and has acquired such attributes through means, identified in instruction 2 of Item 3 to Form N-CSR to both qualify as an audit committee financial expert, and has designated Mr. Arzac and Mr. Rappaport as the Audit and Valuation Committees financial experts. Mr. Arzac and Mr. Rappaport are both independent Directors pursuant to paragraph (a)(2) of Item 3 to Form N-CSR.
Item 4 - Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
(a) through (d). Below is a table reflecting the fee information requested in Items 4(a) through (d):
Fiscal Year Ended |
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(a) |
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(b)1 |
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(c)2 |
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(d) |
December 31, 2015 |
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$43,000 |
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$0 |
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$7,415 |
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$0 |
December 31, 2014 |
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$42,500 |
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$5,000 |
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$5,955 |
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$0 |
(1) Services include procedures over the conversion of fund accounting books/records and semi-annual review procedures in connection with the Registrants semi-annual financial statements.
(2) Services include tax services in connection with the Registrants excise tax calculations and review of the Registrants applicable tax returns.
(e) Below are the Registrants Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures
(1) The Registrants Audit and Valuation Committee (the Committee) has adopted a Charter that provides that the Committee shall annually select, retain or terminate the Funds independent auditor and, in connection therewith, to evaluate the terms of the engagement (including compensation of the independent auditor) and the qualifications and independence of the independent auditor, including whether the independent auditor provides any consulting, auditing or tax services to the Registrants investment adviser or any sub-adviser, and to receive the independent auditors specific representations as to their independence, delineating all relationships between the independent auditor and the Registrant, consistent with the PCAOB Rule 3526 or any other applicable auditing standard. PCAOB Rule 3526 requires that, at least annually, the auditor: (1) disclose to the Committee in writing all relationships between the auditor and its related entities
and the Fund and its related entities that in the auditors professional judgment may reasonably be thought to bear on independence; (2) confirm in the letter that, in its professional judgment, it is independent of the Fund within the meaning of the Securities Acts administered by the SEC; and (3) discuss the auditors independence with the audit committee. The Committee is responsible for actively engaging in a dialogue with the independent auditor with respect to any disclosed relationships or services that may impact the objectivity and independence of the independent auditor and for taking, or recommending that the full Board take, appropriate action to oversee the independence of the independent auditor. The Committee Charter also provides that the Committee shall review in advance, and consider approval of, any and all proposals by Management or the Registrants investment adviser that the Registrant, the investment adviser or their affiliated persons, employ the independent auditor to render permissible non-audit services to the Registrant and to consider whether such services are consistent with the independent auditors independence. The Committee may delegate to one or more of its members (Delegates) authority to pre-approve permissible non-audit services to be provided to the Fund. Any pre-approval determination of a Delegate shall be presented to the full Committee at its next meeting. The Committee shall communicate any pre-approval made by it or a Delegate to the Adviser, who will ensure that the appropriate disclosure is made in the Funds periodic reports required by Section 30 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and other documents as required under the federal securities laws.
(2) None of the services described in each of paragraphs (b) through (d) of this Item involved a waiver of the pre-approval requirement by the Audit and Valuation Committee pursuant to Rule 2-01 (c)(7)(i)(C) of Regulation S-X.
(f) Not Applicable.
(g) Non-Audit Fees
The aggregate fees billed by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) for non-audit services rendered to the Registrant and its investment adviser, Aberdeen Asset Managers Limited, and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provided ongoing services to the Registrant (Covered Service Providers) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015 was $2,731,778. The aggregate fees billed by PwC for non-audit services rendered to the Registrant, the Investment Adviser and any Covered Service Providers for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014 was $2,306,539.
(h) The Registrants Audit and Valuation Committee of the Board of Directors has considered whether the provision of non-audit services that were rendered to the Registrants investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the Registrant that were not pre-approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X is compatible with maintaining the principal accountants independence and has concluded that it is.
Item 5 Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.
(a) The Registrant has a separately-designated standing Audit and Valuation Committee established in accordance with Section 3(a)(58)(A) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(58)(A)).
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015, the Audit and Valuation Committee members were:
Enrique R. Arzac
James J. Cattano
Steven N. Rappaport
Martin M. Torino
(b) Not applicable.
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.
Pursuant to the Registrants Proxy Voting Policy and Procedures, the Registrant has delegated responsibility for its proxy voting to its Investment Adviser, provided that the Registrants Board of Directors has the opportunity to periodically review the Investment Advisers proxy voting policies and material amendments thereto.
The proxy voting policies of the Registrant are included herewith as Exhibit (d) and policies of the Investment Adviser are included as Exhibit (e).
Item 8 - Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
(a)(1) The information in the table below is as of March 4, 2016.
Individual & Position
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Services Rendered |
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Devan Kaloo Head of Global Emerging Markets |
Responsible for global emerging market equity portfolio management |
Currently Head of Global Emerging Markets Equities, responsible for the London and Sao Paulo based Global Emerging Markets Equity team, which manages EMEA and Latin America equities, and has oversight of Global Emerging Markets input from the Asia team based in Singapore, with whom he works closely. Prior to that he joined Aberdeens Singapore based Asian equities team in 2000. |
Joanne Irvine Head of Emerging Markets ex Asia |
Responsible for global emerging market equity portfolio management |
Currently Head of Emerging Markets (ex-Asia) on the Global Emerging Markets Equity team in London. She joined Aberdeen in 1996 in a group development role, and moved to the Global Emerging Markets Equity team in 1997. |
Brunella Isper Investment Manager
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Responsible for global emerging market equity portfolio management |
Currently Investment Manager on the Global Emerging Markets Equity Team. She joined Aberdeen in 2010 from Bresser Asset Management where she worked as an Equity Research Analyst. |
Fiona Manning Senior Investment Manager |
Responsible for global emerging market equity portfolio management |
Currently Senior Investment Manager on the Global Emerging Markets Equity team. She joined Aberdeen in 2005 via the acquisition of Deutsche Asset Managements London and Philadelphia fixed income businesses. |
Nick Robinson Director Head of Brazilian Equities |
Responsible for investment management on the Global Emerging Markets Equity team and Director of Aberdeens operations in São Paulo, Brazil |
Currently Head of Brazilian Equities and a Director of Aberdeens operations in São Paulo. He joined Aberdeen in 2000 and spent eight years on the North American Equities Team, including three years based in Aberdeens US offices. In 2008 he returned to London to join the Global Emerging Markets Equity Team. He relocated to São Paulo in 2009. |
(a)(2) The information in the table below is as of December 31, 2015.
Name of Portfolio Manager |
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Type of Accounts |
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Total Assets ($M) |
Number of |
Total Assets for Which Based on |
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Devan Kaloo |
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Registered Investment Companies |
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11 |
$ |
7,486.08 |
0 |
$ |
0 |
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Pooled Investment Vehicles |
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25 |
$ |
15,511.73 |
0 |
$ |
0 |
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Other Accounts |
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62 |
$ |
14,992.70 |
5 |
$ |
1,146.25 |
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Joanna Irvine |
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Registered Investment Companies |
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11 |
$ |
7,486.08 |
0 |
$ |
0 |
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Pooled Investment Vehicles |
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25 |
$ |
15,511.73 |
0 |
$ |
0 |
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Other Accounts |
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62 |
$ |
14,992.70 |
5 |
$ |
1,146.25 |
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Brunella Isper |
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Registered Investment Companies |
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11 |
$ |
7,486.08 |
0 |
$ |
0 |
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Pooled Investment Vehicles |
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25 |
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$ |
15,511.73 |
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0 |
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$ |
0 |
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Other Accounts |
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62 |
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$ |
14,992.70 |
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5 |
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$ |
1,146.25 |
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Fiona Manning |
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Registered Investment Companies |
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11 |
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$ |
7,486.08 |
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0 |
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$ |
0 |
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Pooled Investment Vehicles |
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25 |
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$ |
15,511.73 |
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0 |
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$ |
0 |
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Other Accounts |
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62 |
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$ |
14,992.70 |
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5 |
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$ |
1,146.25 |
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Nick Robinson |
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Registered Investment Companies |
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11 |
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$ |
7,486.08 |
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0 |
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$ |
0 |
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Pooled Investment Vehicles |
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25 |
$ |
15,511.73 |
0 |
$ |
0 |
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Other Accounts |
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62 |
$ |
14,992.70 |
5 |
$ |
1,146.25 |
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Total assets are as of December 31, 2015 and have been translated to U.S. dollars at a rate of £1.00 = $1.47.
In accordance with legal requirements in the various jurisdictions in which they operate, and their own Conflicts of Interest policies, all subsidiaries of Aberdeen Asset Management PLC, (together Aberdeen), have in place arrangements to identify and manage Conflicts of Interest that may arise between them and their clients or between their different clients. Where Aberdeen does not consider that these arrangements are sufficient to manage a particular
conflict, it will inform the relevant client(s) of the nature of the conflict so that the client(s) may decide how to proceed.
The portfolio managers management of other accounts, including (1) mutual funds; (2) other pooled investment vehicles; and (3) other accounts that may pay advisory fees that are based on account performance (performance-based fees), may give rise to potential conflicts of interest in connection with their management of a Funds investments, on the one hand, and the investments of the other accounts, on the other. The other accounts may have the same investment objective as a Fund. Therefore, a potential conflict of interest may arise as a result of the identical investment objectives, whereby the portfolio manager could favor one account over another. However, Aberdeen believes that these risks are mitigated by the fact that: (i) accounts with like investment strategies managed by a particular portfolio manager are generally managed in a similar fashion, subject to exceptions to account for particular investment restrictions or policies applicable only to certain accounts, differences in cash flows and account sizes, and similar factors; and (ii) portfolio manager personal trading is monitored to avoid potential conflicts. In addition, Aberdeen has adopted trade allocation procedures that require equitable allocation of trade orders for a particular security among participating accounts.
In some cases, another account managed by the same portfolio manager may compensate Aberdeen based on the performance of the portfolio held by that account. The existence of such performance-based fees may create additional conflicts of interest for the portfolio manager in the allocation of management time, resources and investment opportunities.
Another potential conflict could include instances in which securities considered as investments for a Fund also may be appropriate for other investment accounts managed by Aberdeen or its affiliates. Whenever decisions are made to buy or sell securities by the Fund and one or more of the other accounts simultaneously, Aberdeen may aggregate the purchases and sales of the securities and will allocate the securities transactions in a manner that it believes to be equitable under the circumstances. As a result of the allocations, there may be instances where the Fund will not participate in a transaction that is allocated among other accounts. While these aggregation and allocation policies could have a detrimental effect on the price or amount of the securities available to a Fund from time to time, it is the opinion of Aberdeen that the benefits from the Aberdeen organization outweigh any disadvantage that may arise from exposure to simultaneous transactions. Aberdeen has adopted policies that are designed to eliminate or minimize conflicts of interest, although there is no guarantee that procedures adopted under such policies will detect each and every situation in which a conflict arises.
(a)(3)
Aberdeen Asset Management PLCs (Aberdeen) remuneration policies are designed to support its business strategy as a leading international asset manager. The objective is to attract, retain and reward talented individuals for the delivery of sustained, superior returns for Aberdeens clients and shareholders. Aberdeen operates in a highly competitive international employment market, and aims to maintain its strong track record of success in developing and retaining talent.
Aberdeens policy is to recognize corporate and individual achievements each year through an appropriate annual bonus scheme. The aggregate value of awards in any year is dependent on the groups overall performance and profitability. Consideration is also given to the levels of bonuses paid in the market. Individual awards, which are payable to all members of staff are determined by a rigorous assessment of achievement against defined objectives.
A long-term incentive plan for key staff and senior employees comprises of a mixture of cash and deferred shares in Aberdeen PLC or select Aberdeen funds (where applicable). Overall compensation packages are designed to be competitive relative to the investment management industry.
Base Salary
Aberdeens policy is to pay a fair salary commensurate with the individuals role, responsibilities and experience, and having regard to the market rates being offered for similar roles in the asset management sector and other comparable companies. Any increase is generally to reflect inflation and is applied in a manner consistent with other Aberdeen employees; any other increases must be justified by reference to promotion or changes in responsibilities.
Annual Bonus
Aberdeens policy is to recognize corporate and individual achievements each year through an appropriate annual bonus scheme. The Remuneration Committee of Aberdeen determines the key performance indicators that will be applied in considering the overall size of the bonus pool. In line with practice amongst other asset management companies, individual bonuses are not subject to an absolute cap. However, the aggregate size of the bonus pool is dependent on the groups overall performance and profitability. Consideration is also given to the levels of bonuses paid in the market. Individual awards are determined by a rigorous assessment of achievement against defined objectives, and are reviewed and approved by the Remuneration Committee.
Aberdeen has a deferral policy which is intended to assist in the retention of talent and to create additional alignment of executives interests with Aberdeens sustained performance and, in respect of the deferral into funds, managed by Aberdeen, to align the interest of asset managers with our clients.
Staff performance is reviewed formally at least once a year. The review process evaluates the various aspects that the individual has contributed to Aberdeen, and specifically, in the case of portfolio managers, to the relevant investment team. Discretionary bonuses are based on client service, asset growth and the performance of the respective portfolio manager. Overall participation in team meetings, generation of original research ideas and contribution to presenting the team externally are also evaluated.
In the calculation of a portfolio management teams bonus, Aberdeen takes into consideration investment matters (which include the performance of funds, adherence to the company investment process, and quality of company meetings) as well as more subjective issues such as team participation and effectiveness at client presentations. To the extent performance is factored in, such performance is not judged against any specific benchmark and is evaluated over the period of a year - January to December. The pre- or after-tax performance of an individual account is not considered in the determination of a portfolio managers discretionary bonus; rather the review process evaluates the overall performance of the team for all of the accounts the team manages.
Portfolio manager performance on investment matters is judged over all of the accounts the portfolio manager contributes to and is documented in the appraisal process. A combination of the teams and individuals performance is considered and evaluated.
Although performance is not a substantial portion of a portfolio managers compensation, Aberdeen also recognizes that fund performance can often be driven by factors outside ones control, such as (irrational) markets, and as such pays attention to the effort by portfolio managers to ensure integrity of our core process by sticking to disciplines and processes set, regardless of momentum and hot themes. Short-terming is thus discouraged and trading-oriented managers will thus find it difficult to thrive in the Aberdeen environment. Additionally, if any of the aforementioned undue risks were to be taken by a portfolio manager, such trend would be identified via Aberdeens dynamic compliance monitoring system.
(a)(4)
Individual |
Dollar Range of Equity Securities in the Registrant Beneficially Owned by the Portfolio Manager as of December 31, 2015 |
Devan Kaloo |
None |
Joanna Irvine |
None |
Brunella Isper |
None |
Fiona Manning |
None |
Nick Robinson |
None |
(b) Not applicable.
Item 9 - Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.
Period |
(a) Total Number of Shares Purchased |
(b) Average Price Paid per Share |
(c) Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs 1 |
(d) Maximum Number of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs 1 |
January 1, 2015 through January 31, 2015 |
None |
None |
None |
928,110 |
February 1, 2015 through February 28, 2015 |
None |
None |
None |
928,110 |
March 1, 2015 through March 31, 2015 |
None |
None |
None |
928,110 |
April 1, 2015 through April 30, 2015 |
None |
None |
None |
928,110 |
May 1, 2015 through May 31, 2015 |
None |
None |
None |
928,110 |
June 1, 2015 through June 30, 2015 |
None |
None |
None |
928,110 |
July 1, 2015 through July 31, 2015 |
None |
None |
None |
928,110 |
August 1, 2015 through August 31, 2015 |
None |
None |
None |
928,110 |
September 1, 2015 through September 30, 2015 |
None |
None |
None |
928,110 |
October 1, 2015 through October 31, 2015 |
None |
None |
None |
928,110 |
November 1, 2015 through November 30, 2015 |
None |
None |
None |
928,110 |
December 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015 |
None |
None |
None |
928,110 |
Total |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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1 The program was authorized on December 6, 2011. The program authorizes management to make open market purchases from time to time in an amount up to 10% of the Funds outstanding shares. Such purchases may be made when, in the reasonable judgment of Fund management, such repurchases may enhance shareholder value.
Item 10 - Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
During the period ended December 31, 2015, 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) The Registrants principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, have concluded that the Registrants disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the Act) (17 CFR 270.30a-3(c))) are effective, as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of the report that includes the disclosure required by this paragraph, based on the evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a3(b)) and Rule 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (17 CFR 240.13a-15(b) or 240.15d15(b)).
(b) There were no changes in the Registrants internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(d))) that occurred during the Registrants last fiscal half-year that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrants internal control over financial reporting.
Item 12 - Exhibits.
(a)(1) |
Code of Ethics of the Registrant as required pursuant to Item 2 of this Form N-CSR. |
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(a)(2) |
The certifications of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Act are exhibits to this report. |
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(a)(3) |
Not applicable. |
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(b) |
The certifications of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Act are an exhibit to this report. |
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A copy of the Registrants notices to stockholders, which accompanied distributions paid, pursuant to the |
(c) |
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. |
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(d) |
Proxy Voting Policy of Registrant. |
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(e) |
Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures of Investment Adviser. |
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.
Aberdeen Chile Fund, Inc.
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/s/ Christian Pittard |
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Christian Pittard, |
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Principal Executive Officer of |
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Aberdeen Chile Fund, Inc. |
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Date: March 4, 2016
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.
By: |
/s/ Christian Pittard |
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Christian Pittard, |
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Principal Executive Officer of |
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Aberdeen Chile Fund, Inc. |
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Date: March 4, 2016
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/s/ Andrea Melia |
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Andrea Melia, |
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Principal Financial Officer of |
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Aberdeen Chile Fund, Inc. |
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Date: March 4, 2016