TIDMBRAL 
 
RNS Number : 2748D 
Bramdean Alternatives Limited 
30 November 2009 
 

Factsheet October 2009 
 
 
Bramdean Alternatives Limited (the "Company") 
 
 
This Factsheet contains commentary and news for the month ended 30 October 2009, 
unless otherwise stated. 
 
 
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| Overview                            |  October Estimated Net Asset Values | 
| Bramdean Alternatives Limited is a  |  Sterling shares:  83.50 pence      | 
| Guernsey closed-ended investment    |  US Dollar shares: US$ 0.7997       | 
| company listed on the London Stock  |  As described in the Company's      | 
| Exchange. The Company invests in a  |  prospectus, and as has been the    | 
| diversified portfolio of Private    |  case since its launch, the net     | 
| Equity Funds, Hedge Funds and other |  asset value ("NAV") and the NAV    | 
| Specialty Funds.                    |  per share are both calculated      | 
| On 19 November 2009, the            |  monthly by the Company's           | 
| appointment of Aberdeen Asset       |  administrator based on the latest  | 
| Managers Limited as the investment  |  published NAV for each underlying  | 
| manager of the Company in place of  |  fund.                              | 
| Bramdean Asset Management LLP was   |  Investments in underlying funds    | 
| announced.                          |  for the month ended 30 October     | 
|                                     |  2009 are valued using the values   | 
|                                     |  (whether final or estimated) as    | 
|                                     |  advised by their managers, general | 
|                                     |  partners or administrators. The    | 
|                                     |  Company has therefore relied on    | 
|                                     |  valuation and reporting methods    | 
|                                     |  used by the managers, general      | 
|                                     |  partners or administrators of the  | 
|                                     |  underlying funds in deriving the   | 
|                                     |  30 October 2009 NAV and NAV per    | 
|                                     |  share.                             | 
|                                     |  For the avoidance of doubt the     | 
|                                     |  Directors have not exercised their | 
|                                     |  discretion to depart from the      | 
|                                     |  above valuation policy with regard | 
|                                     |  to the October 2009 NAV.           | 
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| KEY FACTS                           |                                     | 
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| Market Capitalisation               | GBP74.6 million                     | 
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| Investment Manager                  | Aberdeen Asset Managers Limited     | 
|                                     | (with effect from 19 November 2009) | 
|                                     | Bramdean Asset Management LLP (in   | 
|                                     | the period to 19 November 2009)     | 
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| Annual Management Fee               | 1.5%                                | 
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| Performance fee                     | 10% subject to an 8% return and a   | 
|                                     | high watermark                      | 
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| Company Brokers                     | Matrix Corporate Capital LLP        | 
|                                     | JPMorgan Cazenove                   | 
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| Sterling class share price on 30    | 50.75 pence                         | 
| October 2009                        |                                     | 
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| Sterling class issue price (9 July  | 100.00 pence                        | 
| 2007)                               |                                     | 
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| Number of Sterling shares in issue  | 90,715,319                          | 
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| US Dollar class share price on 30   | US$ 0.60                            | 
| October 2009                        |                                     | 
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| US Dollar class issue price (9 July | US$ 1.00                            | 
| 2007)                               |                                     | 
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| Number of US Dollar shares in issue | 78,573,876                          | 
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| Minimum investment                  | N/A                                 | 
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| Dealing                             | Daily                               | 
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| Valuation                           | Monthly                             | 
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| NAV publication                     | Monthly                             | 
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| October Sterling Estimated NAV per  | 83.50 pence                         | 
| share                               |                                     | 
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| October US Dollar Estimated NAV per | US$ 0.7997                          | 
| share                               |                                     | 
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| Total common net assets             | US$ 187,927,003.26                  | 
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| Total Estimated Net Asset Value     | US$ 187,692,094.51                  | 
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| Half-year end                       | 30 September 2009                   | 
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| Financial year end                  | 31 March 2010                       | 
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| Company Secretary and Administrator | RBC Offshore Fund Managers Limited  | 
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| Registrar                           | Capita Registrars (Guernsey)        | 
|                                     | Limited                             | 
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| Stock Exchange code (Sterling       | BRAL                                | 
| shares)                             |                                     | 
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| Stock Exchange code (U.S. Dollar    | BRAU                                | 
| shares)                             |                                     | 
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| Sedol code (Sterling shares)        | B1XCHB9                             | 
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| Sedol code (U.S. Dollar shares)     | B1XCLF1                             | 
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| ISIN code (Sterling shares)         | GG00B1XCHB94                        | 
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| ISIN code (US Dollar shares)        | GG00B1XCLF11                        | 
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OCTOBER MARKET COMMENTARY 
 
 
Stock markets faltered in the middle of October. The strong and sustained rally 
in global equities since March continued in the first half of the month, with 
the MSCI World Index rising 6.2%, but this gain was sharply pared back and the 
Index rose just 0.6% on the month in total. 
 
 
The greater risk aversion of investors was signalled also by a rise in 
government bond markets in the US, UK and the euro zone. Economic data, however, 
were generally positive, as the US grew at 3.5% (annual rate) in the third 
quarter. This rise was primarily due to strength in consumer spending and 
residential investment. The Obama administration's support for the car industry 
with incentives for buyers was an important factor in supporting growth. Growth 
in the euro zone also supported market perceptions with signs of recovery. The 
region's Purchasing Managers' Index was in positive territory for the first time 
since May 2008, as the survey exceeded 50 in October. Of the major economies, 
only the UK continued to languish, as recession proved stubborn. The Bank of 
England persisted with its quantitative easing programme to expand the money 
supply and credit. 
 
 
Foreign exchange markets were volatile in October, as investors were uncertain 
when the extremely easy monetary conditions might be tightened. The US dollar 
was weak persistently as the quantitative easing programme remained in place 
while other economies showed signs of being prepared to raise interest rates. 
The Federal Reserve reiterated its stance of low rates for an "extended period". 
Third-quarter GDP figures in Asia suggested that growth is recovering and is 
robust, with double-digit growth rates for the third-quarter (annual rate) in 
China and smaller regional economies, notably South Korea and Singapore. 
Sterling continued to be under selling pressure owing to the recession and the 
extremely loose monetary policy. 
 
 
 
PORTFOLIO NEWS 
 
 
General 
 
 
The underlying unaudited performance in October was -0.62% for the Sterling 
Share class and +2.43% for the US Dollar Share class. There were 22 holdings in 
the Company's overall portfolio as at 30 October 2009. 
 
 
The Company's redemption notice to Aarkad Plc ("Aarkad") remains suspended and 
the Company continues to work with the manager and fellow investors to realise 
value from the underlying portfolio. The Company also completed its programme of 
tactically reducing its allocation to hedge funds. 
 
 
The stand-out performer during October was Deephaven Global Multi-Strategy Fund 
Ltd. Positive returns were also reported by D.E. Shaw Oculus International 
Members Interest and King Street Capital Ltd. 
 
 
The Company benefited from upward revaluations of 10 of its Private Equity & 
Specialty holdings. The portfolios of underlying holdings with substantial 
mark-to-market securities continued to benefit from upward revaluations driven 
by the current market recovery; non-mark-to-market securities will also rise if 
their listed comparables appreciate in value. 
 
 
Hedging 
 
 
Neither the Sterling Share class nor the US Dollar Share class currently has any 
currency hedges in place. The Company's overcommitted status makes it difficult 
to bear the mark-to-market volatility from passive currency hedges. Instead, the 
Company continues to monitor its currency exposure to determine whether hedging 
such exposure is in the Company's interests and will implement currency hedges 
tactically as necessary to guard against currency volatility. 
 
 
Private Equity & Specialty Funds 
 
 
The Company has commitments to 17 Private Equity & Specialty Funds amounting to 
approximately US$217 million; no new commitments were made during October. 
 
 
The total amount that has been drawn-down on the commitments made is 
approximately US$109.0 million, with seven capital calls totalling approximately 
US$4.5 million having been drawn-down in October. The Company has now received 
total distributions of US$5.2 million since inception, with US$1.0 million 
received in October. 
 
 
Revaluations were received from 12 managers and these have been incorporated 
into the October NAV calculations; 10 were upward revaluations to reflect 
recovering values in the underlying portfolios, while two were downwards, 
reflecting falls in the values of market comparables, adverse currency movements 
and the J-curve effect. 
 
 
 
 
Transitional portfolio 
 
 
The portfolio held one fund, Aarkad, during October. The rest of the portfolio 
comprises of cash. The Transitional portfolio returned +0.01%, including cash, 
but excluding currency movements, during October. 
 
 
 
 
Strategic Hedge Funds portfolio 
 
 
Performance was modestly down on the month, with a return of -0.60%, while 
markets remained cautious on the strength and sustainability of the recovery. 
Year to date the portfolio has returned +9.68%. 
 
 
PORTFOLIO HIGHLIGHTS 
 
 
Event Driven - The reversal in equity markets towards month end hurt the special 
situations manager. The manager suffered from some of its equity names, 
particularly from large positions in financials, ending the month over 10% down. 
Despite these difficulties, the manager was able to profit from positive M&A 
events such as the closing of the Wyeth/Pfizer deal. The distressed manager was 
up with positive contribution from its long stressed and distressed names. 
 
 
Global Macro - The fund posted a small loss in October, with gains in asset-back 
securities and reinsurance strategies offset by losses from equity statistical 
arbitrage exposure. The manager's reinsurance strategy was able to profit from 
its US wind exposure as a result of an uneventful hurricane season. 
 
 
Relative Value - Performance contribution for the multi-strategy manager was 
concentrated in the credit book, which has significant exposure to 
aircraft-backed securities. These positions rallied on technical factors during 
the month. 
 
 
Outlook - Positive cyclical tailwinds are continuing to drive risk assets 
higher. However, significant structural headwinds are possible heading into 
2010. Given uncertainty over the timing of renewed market difficulties and the 
actions of policy makers, significant exposure to those managers with good 
trading capabilities is being maintained. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Portfolio Highlights 
 
 
Geographical Allocation 
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| North America74.49%            | 
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| Europe14.87%                   | 
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| Global  7.84%                  | 
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| Asia & Other  2.81%            | 
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Portfolio Holdings Asset Allocation 
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| Cash  40.50%                   | 
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| Private Equity Funds27.04%     | 
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| Specialty Funds19.24%          | 
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| Strategic Hedge Funds  10.26%  | 
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| Transitional Portfolio2.96%    | 
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PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS (INVESTED CAPITAL) ON 30 October 2009 
 
 
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| Manager                                    | Type             | Portfolio | 
|                                            |                  | Weighting | 
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| Cash                                       | Cash             |  40.5%    | 
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| Oaktree OCM Opportunities Fund VIIb LP     | Specialty        |   8.6%    | 
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| Greenpark International Investors III LP   | Private Equity   |   6.2%    | 
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| D.E. Shaw Oculus International Members     | Strategic Hedge  |   4.5%    | 
| Interest                                   | Funds            |           | 
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| Coller International Partners V LP         | Private Equity   |   3.8%    | 
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| Thomas H Lee Parallel Fund VI LP           | Private Equity   |   3.7%    | 
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| SVG Strategic Recovery Fund II LP          | Specialty        |   3.7%    | 
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| Aarkad Plc                                 | Transitional     |   3.0%    | 
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| MatlinPatterson Global Opportunities       | Specialty        |   2.7%    | 
| Partners III LP                            |                  |           | 
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| Paulson Advantage Plus Ltd                 | Strategic Hedge  |   2.5%    | 
|                                            | Funds            |           | 
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| Silver Lake Partners III LP                | Private Equity   |   2.3%    | 
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| Terra Firma Capital Partners III LP        | Private Equity   |   2.2%    | 
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| DFJ Athena LP                              | Private Equity   |   2.0%    | 
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| Goldman Sachs Capital Partners VI LP       | Private Equity   |   2.0%    | 
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| HIG Bayside Debt & LBO Fund II LP          | Specialty        |   1.8%    | 
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| Tenaya Capital V LP                        | Private Equity   |   1.8%    | 
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| King Street Capital Ltd                    | Strategic Hedge  |   1.7%    | 
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| Deephaven Global Multi-Strategy Fund Ltd   | Strategic Hedge  |   1.7%    | 
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| Thoma Bravo Fund IX LP                     | Private Equity   |   1.3%    | 
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| Pine Brook Capital Partners LP             | Specialty        |   1.2%    | 
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| Resonant Music LP                          | Specialty        |   1.2%    | 
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| AIG Brazil Special Situations II LP        | Private Equity   |   0.9%    | 
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| Rho Ventures VI LP                         | Private Equity   |   0.7%    | 
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Cash: The Company currently has six approved cash deposit accounts. 
Transitional Investments: The Company will seek to avoid return dilution caused 
by holding amounts that are not committed or are committed, but not yet 
drawn-down, on both underlying private equity funds and underlying specialty 
funds by investing such amounts in a range of transitional investments, which 
may include equity hedge, senior debt, mezzanine and market neutral funds. 
Strategic Hedge Funds: The part of the Company's portfolio was managed by RMF 
Investment management, Nassau Branch (effective 1 October 2009, RMF changed its 
name to Man Investments (CH) AG). 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DISCLAIMER 
 
 
On 19 November 2009, the appointment of Aberdeen Asset Managers Limited 
("Aberdeen") as the investment manager of the Company in place of Bramdean Asset 
Management LLP was announced. 
This Factsheet update has been produced by Bramdean Asset Management which is 
authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority ("FSA"). Bramdean 
Asset Management was the Company's investment manager for the period under 
review in this document. 
This material constitutes a financial promotion for the purposes of the 
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (the "Act") and the handbook of rules 
and guidance issued from time to time by the FSA (the "FSA Rules"). 
This material is provided for information purposes, is intended for your use 
only and does not constitute an invitation or offer to subscribe for or purchase 
any of the products or services mentioned. This material has been provided 
specifically for the use of the recipient only and must be treated as 
proprietary and confidential information. It may not be passed on, nor 
reproduced in whole or in part under any circumstances without express written 
consent from Aberdeen. The material provided is not intended to provide a 
sufficient basis on which to make an investment decision. Information and 
opinions presented in this material have been obtained or derived from sources 
believed by Bramdean Asset Management and its affiliates to be reliable, but 
Aberdeen makes no representation as to their accuracy or completeness. Aberdeen 
accepts no liability for loss arising from the use of this material. Aberdeen 
gives no representations or warranty that any indicative performance or return 
will be achieved in the future or that the investment objectives and policies 
from time to time of the Company will be achieved. 
You should note that, if you choose to invest in the Company, your capital will 
be at risk and you may therefore lose some or all of any amount that you choose 
to invest. This material is not intended to constitute, and should not be 
construed as, investment advice. 
Potential investors in the Company should seek their own independent financial 
advice.  Aberdeen neither provides investment advice to, nor receives and 
transmits orders from, investors in the Company nor does it carry on any other 
activities with or for such investors that constitute "MiFID or equivalent third 
country business" for the purposes of this FSA Rule. 
PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT A RELIABLE INDICATOR OF FUTURE RESULTS. 
Please note that up-to-date information on the Company, including its monthly 
NAV and share prices, factsheets, Annual Report and Financial Statements, 
Prospectus and portfolio information can currently be found at 
www.bramdeanalternatives.com. 
Capita Registrar's helpline is 0871 664 0300 (calls cost 10 pence per minute 
plus network extras, lines are open 8.30am-5.30pm Monday-Friday). For callers 
outside the UK, please dial: +44 20 8639 3399. 
 
 
Registered Office: Canada Court, Upland Road, St. Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 3QE, 
Channel Islands. 
 
 
CONTACT DETAILS: 
Aberdeen Asset Managers Limited 
Karen Drayton 
Assistant Product Manager 
E: karen.drayton@aberdeen-asset.com       T: +44 20 7463 6525 
 
This information is provided by RNS 
            The company news service from the London Stock Exchange 
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