ASM ANNOUNCED INCOME DISTRIBUTION OF 6.38 SEN PER UNIT
17 March 2011

Kuala Lumpur :- Amanah Saham Nasional Berhad (ASNB) has announced an income distribution of 6.38 sen per unit for Amanah Saham Malaysia (ASM) for the financial year ended 31 March, 2011.

PNB Chairman, Tun Ahmad Sarji bin Abdul Hamid said, the income distribution involves a total payout of RM757 million, an increase of 16 percent from RM652 million paid last year.

Up until 15 March, 2011, ASM has recorded a gross income of RM909 million. Profit from the sale of shares contributed RM407 million, or 45 percent of the gross income.

Dividend income contributed RM361 million or 40 percent and the remaining income of RM141 million or 15 percent is derived from investments in short term instruments.

The calculation of the income distribution is based on the average monthly minimum balance held throughout the financial year of ASM. The income distribution will be reinvested in additional units of ASM to be automatically credited into the unit holders' account on 1 April, 2011.

ASM transactions at all branches and agents nationwide will be suspended beginning 22 March to 31 March, 2011 to facilitate the calculation of income distribution. Unit holders can update their ASM investment book beginning 1 April, 2011.

The income distribution statement and annual report will be sent to unit holders beginning middle of May, 2011.

ASM is a fixed priced 'Equity-Income Fund' aimed at providing unit holders with a long-term investment opportunity that generates regular and competitive returns through a diversified portfolio of investments.