TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Aug. 16, 2012) - Government Strip Bond Trust (the "Fund") (TSX:GSB.UN) announces results for the six months ended June 30, 2012. Net decrease in net assets from operations amounted to $(0.0) million or $(0.01) per unit. Net assets were $33.4 million or $26.06 per unit.
The Fund's investment objective is to return at least $25.75 per unit to unitholders upon termination of the Fund on December 31, 2012. The Fund achieves its investment objectives by investing in a portfolio of Zero Coupon Bonds and also holds cash and cash equivalents in an amount sufficient to cover all costs and expenses of the Fund until the termination date.
The Fund's investment portfolio is managed by its investment manager, Strathbridge Asset Management Inc. Fund units are listed on The Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol GSB.UN.
| Selected Financial Information: ($ Millions) | |||
| Statement of Financial Operations | |||
| for the six months ended June 30, 2012 | |||
| (Unaudited) | |||
| Revenue | $ | 0.7 | |
| Expenses | (0.2 | ) | |
| Net Investment Income | $ | 0.5 | |
| Net Loss on Investments | (0.5 | ) | |
| Net Decrease in Net Assets from Operations | $ | (0.0 | ) |
For further information, please contact Investor Relations at 416.681.3966, toll free at 1.800.725.7172 or visit www.strathbridge.com.
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Contact Information:
Aaron Ho
Vice-President, Finance
416.681.3966 or 1.800.725.7172
Strathbridge Asset Management Inc.
121 King Street West, Suite 2600
Toronto, Ontario, M5H 3T9
416.681.3966 or 1.800.725.7172
info@strathbridge.com
www.strathbridge.com