UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM N-Q

 

QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED

MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

 

Investment Company Act file number:

 

811-06115

 

 

 

Exact name of registrant as specified in charter:

 

Aberdeen Singapore Fund, Inc.
(Formerly, The Singapore Fund, Inc.)

 

 

 

Address of principal executive offices:

 

1735 Market Street, 32nd Floor

Philadelphia, PA 19103

 

 

 

Name and address of agent for service:

 

Ms. Andrea Melia

Aberdeen Asset Management Inc.

1735 Market Street, 32nd Floor

Philadelphia, PA 19103

 

 

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:

 

866-839-5205

 

 

 

Date of fiscal year end:

 

October 31

 

 

 

Date of reporting period:

 

January 31, 2014

 


 


 

Item 1. Schedule of Investments - The schedule of investments for the three-month period ended January 31, 2014 is filed herewith.

 



 

Portfolio of Investments (unaudited)

 

As of January 31, 2014

 

Shares

 

Description

 

Value
(US$)

 

LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS—99.8%(a)

 

 

 

COMMON STOCKS—99.8%

 

 

 

CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY—3.0%

 

 

 

2,035,000

 

FJ Benjamin Holdings Ltd.

 

$

319,744

 

65,000

 

Jardine Cycle & Carriage Ltd.

 

1,775,141

 

310,000

 

Singapore Press Holdings Ltd.

 

969,950

 

 

 

 

 

3,064,835

 

 

 

 

 

FINANCIALS—47.6%

 

 

 

2,900,000

 

Ascendas Hospitality Trust

 

1,650,275

 

710,000

 

Bukit Sembawang Estates Ltd.

 

3,132,689

 

1,350,000

 

CapitaMalls Asia Ltd.

 

1,855,944

 

723,000

 

CDL Hospitality Trusts

 

909,955

 

774,000

 

City Developments Ltd.

 

5,285,902

 

520,120

 

DBS Group Holdings Ltd.

 

6,717,072

 

3,280,000

 

Far East Hospitality Trust

 

2,020,768

 

851,000

 

Hong Leong Finance Ltd.

 

1,810,957

 

1,187,500

 

Keppel REIT

 

1,043,060

 

1,360,641

 

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd.

 

9,886,224

 

559,000

 

Singapore Exchange Ltd.

 

2,993,578

 

554,397

 

United Overseas Bank Ltd.

 

8,668,993

 

2,251,000

 

Wheelock Properties (Singapore) Ltd.

 

2,779,531

 

 

 

 

 

48,754,948

 

 

 

 

 

HEALTH CARE—4.0%

 

 

 

2,195,000

 

Eu Yan Sang International Ltd.(b)

 

1,340,983

 

1,183,604

 

Raffles Medical Group Ltd.

 

2,779,111

 

 

 

 

 

4,120,094

 

 

 

 

 

INDUSTRIALS—36.8%

 

 

 

1,450,000

 

ComfortDelGro Corp. Ltd.

 

2,191,368

 

138,400

 

Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd.

 

7,415,479

 

67,000

 

Jardine Strategic Holdings Ltd.

 

2,174,587

 

1,103,500

 

Keppel Corp. Ltd.

 

8,986,486

 

700,000

 

SATS Ltd.

 

1,716,178

 

1,415,000

 

SembCorp Marine Ltd.

 

4,494,867

 

335,000

 

Singapore Airlines Ltd.

 

2,514,216

 

1,025,000

 

Singapore Post Ltd.

 

1,073,217

 

1,460,000

 

Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd.

 

4,324,230

 

809,990

 

Straits Trading Co. Ltd.(b)

 

2,214,110

 

490,000

 

United Engineers Ltd.

 

665,890

 

 

 

 

 

37,770,628

 

 

 

 

 

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY—4.1%

 

 

 

2,000,000

 

Silverlake Axis Ltd.

 

1,359,999

 

497,000

 

Venture Corp. Ltd.

 

2,879,261

 

 

 

 

 

4,239,260

 

 

 

 

 

TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES—4.3%

 

 

 

1,605,000

 

Singapore Telecommunications Ltd.

 

4,427,899

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments—99.8% (cost $87,729,325)

 

102,377,664

 

 

See Notes to Portfolio of Investments.

 

Aberdeen Singapore Fund, Inc.

 



 

Par
Amount

 

Description

 

Value
(US$)

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT—0.3%(b)

 

 

 

$

254,000

 

Repurchase Agreement, State Street Bank and Trust Co., 0.00% dated 01/31/2014, due 02/03/2014 repurchase price $254,000, collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bond, maturing 11/15/2043; total market value of $262,331

 

$

254,000

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investment—0.3% (cost $254,000)

 

254,000

 

 

 

Total Investments—100.1% (cost $87,983,325) (c)

 

102,631,664

 

 

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets—(0.1)%

 

(61,607

)

 

 

Net Assets—100.0%

 

$

 102,570,057

 

 


(a)

Unless otherwise noted, all securities are fair valued. Fair Values are determined pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Directors. See Note (a) of the accompanying notes to portfolio of investments.

(b)

Security is not fair valued.

(c)

See notes to portfolio of investments for tax unrealized appreciation/depreciation of securities.

 

See Notes to Portfolio of Investments.

 

Aberdeen Singapore Fund, Inc.

 



 

Notes to Portfolio of Investments (unaudited)

 

January 31, 2014

 

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

(a)  Security Valuation:

 

The Funds value their securities at current market value or fair value consistent with regulatory requirements.  “Fair value” is defined in the Funds’ valuation policies and 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 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 fair 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 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. 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. These valuation factors are used when pricing the Fund’s 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 security’s market quotations are not readily available or are deemed unreliable (for reasons other than because the foreign exchange on which they trade closed before the Valuation Time), the security is valued at fair value as determined by the Fund’s Pricing Committee, taking into account the relevant factors and surrounding circumstances using valuation policies and procedures approved 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 accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“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 entity’s 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 instrument’s 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-tier 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 Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).

 

See Notes to Portfolio of Investments.

 

Aberdeen Singapore Fund, Inc.

 



 

Notes to Portfolio of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

 

January 31, 2014

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of January 31, 2014 in valuing the Fund’s investments at fair value. The inputs or methodologies 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

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

Total

 

Long-Term Investments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Health Care

 

$

1,340,983

 

$

2,779,111

 

$

 

$

4,120,094

 

Industrials

 

2,214,110

 

35,556,518

 

 

37,770,628

 

Other

 

 

60,486,942

 

 

60,486,942

 

Short-Term Investment

 

 

254,000

 

 

254,000

 

Total Investments

 

$

3,555,093

 

$

99,076,571

 

$

 

$

102,631,664

 

 

The Fund held no Level 3 securities at January 31, 2014.

 

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. As described above, certain foreign securities are valued utilizing valuation factors provided by an independent pricing service to reflect any significant market movements between the time foreign markets close and the time the Fund values such foreign securities. The utilization of valuation factors may result in transfers between Level 1 and Level 2. During the period ended January 31, 2014, the amount of $2,130,701 transferred from Level 1 to Level 2 because there was a fair valuation factor applied at January 31, 2014.

 

There were no transfers between Level 2 and Level 3. For the period ended January 31, 2014, there have been 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 Fund’s 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 security, realization of the collateral by the Fund may be delayed or limited. The Fund held a repurchase agreement of $254,000 as of January 31, 2014. The value of the related collateral exceeded the value of the repurchase agreement at period end.

 

(c)  Foreign Currency Translation:

 

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.

 



 

Notes to Portfolio of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

 

January 31, 2014

 

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 Fund’s books and the U.S. Dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received.

 

Foreign security and currency transactions may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with those of domestic origin, including unanticipated movements in the value of the foreign currency relative to the U.S. Dollar. Generally, when the U.S. Dollar rises in value against foreign currency, the Fund’s 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 investment income and net realized gains on investment transactions and net realized foreign exchange gains, if any to the extent those amounts are not otherwise distributed under the managed distribution policy. Dividends and distributions to stockholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

 

Dividends and distributions to stockholders are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. These differences are primarily due to wash sales and investments in passive foreign investment companies.

 

(f)  Federal Income Taxes:

 

The U.S. federal income tax basis of the Fund’s investments and the net unrealized appreciation as of January 31, 2014 were as follows:

 

Cost

 

Appreciation

 

Depreciation

 

Net
Unrealized
Appreciation

 

$

87,983,325

 

$

21,012,298

 

$

(6,363,959

)

$

14,648,339

 

 



 

Item 2. Controls and Procedures

 

a)              The registrant’s principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, have concluded that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under 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 Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13a-15(b) or 240.15d15(b)).

 

b)              There were no changes in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-3(d))) that occurred during the Registrant’s last fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Item 3. Exhibits

 

(a)          Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer of the Registrant as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)) is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.302CERT.

 



 

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 Singapore Fund, Inc..

(Formerly, The Singapore Fund, Inc.)

 

 

By:

/s/ Alan Goodson

 

 

Alan Goodson

 

 

Principal Executive Officer of

 

 

Aberdeen Singapore Fund, Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date: March 27, 2014

 

 

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/ Alan Goodson

 

 

Alan Goodson,

 

 

Principal Executive Officer of

 

 

Aberdeen Singapore Fund, Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date: March 27, 2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Andrea Melia

 

 

Andrea Melia,

 

 

Principal Financial Officer of

 

 

Aberdeen Singapore Fund, Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date: March 27, 2014

 

 


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