Announcement PDF Argo Investments Limited ABN 35 007 519 520 NTA and Top 20 Investments as at 31 January 2016 Net Tangible Asset backing per share (NTA): The NTA as at 31 January 2016 was $6.90 per share. This figure is before allowing for the interim dividend for the year ending 30 June 2016 of 15 cents per share. Argo is a long-term investor and does not intend to dispose of its long-term portfolio. However, under current Accounting Standards the Company is required to provide for tax that may arise should the entire portfolio be disposed of on the above date. After deducting this theoretical provision, the above figure would be $6.20 per share. Top 20 investments: Percentage of total assets as at 31.1.16 Westpac Banking Corporation Commonwealth Bank of Australia Telstra Corporation Ltd. Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. Wesfarmers Ltd. Macquarie Group Ltd. National Australia Bank Ltd. Milton Corporation Ltd. BHP Billiton Ltd. Australian United Investment Company Ltd. CSL Ltd. Woolworths Ltd. Rio Tinto Ltd. Sydney Airport APA Group Ramsay Health Care Ltd. AGL Energy Ltd. AMP Ltd. Amcor Ltd. Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. % 7.3 5.4 5.2 5.0 4.9 3.6 3.6 2.8 2.8 2.7 2.3 2.1 2.1 2.0 1.9 1.8 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 Top 20 equity investments Cash and term deposits 61.1 2.0 Further information: Website Investor enquiries Telephone Post Registered address www.argoinvestments.com.au invest@argoinvestments.com.au (08) 8210 9500 GPO Box 2692 Adelaide SA 5001 Level 12, 19 Grenfell Street Adelaide SA 5000 Company profile: Argo was established in 1946 and is a long-term investment company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX code: ARG). Argo shares offer investors a professionally managed, diversified and easily traded exposure to the Australian share market, without the need to pay fees to an investment manager. The Company has over 79,000 shareholders and a market capitalisation of $5.1 billion, which places it within Australia’s top 100 listed companies. Argo’s objective is to maximise long-term returns to shareholders through a balance of capital and dividend growth from a diversified Australian investment portfolio. Investment process: Argo uses extensive research and direct company visits to identify well managed, listed Australian businesses that operate in sound industries, have good cash flow and the potential to grow dividends. The Company seeks to buy or add to its long-term holdings in those businesses at times when share prices compare favourably to long-term valuations. Low management costs: Argo is internally managed and does not charge fees to shareholders. This internal management structure helps to maintain low operating costs. For the year ended 30 June 2015, total operating costs were 0.15% of average assets at market value. Dividends: Argo has paid dividends every year since its inception. In the past 12 months Argo has paid two fully franked dividends to shareholders 2015 interim 14.0 cents per share 2015 final 15.5 cents per share Share Registry enquiries: Computershare Investor Services Pty. Limited www.investorcentre.com Telephone 1300 350 716 Post GPO Box 2975 Melbourne VIC 3001