The LLP holds a portfolio of financial investments comprising listed and unlisted securities. The movement in the fair value of investments during the year is summarised above.
Investments are classified as financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss. They are revalued at each reporting date, with changes in fair value recognised in the income statement. Additions include transfers into the investment portfolio and investment income and distributions retained within the portfolio. Disposals and other reductions include investments disposed of during the year and investment management charges deducted directly from the portfolio.
The net fair value adjustment during the year amounted to $945,938 and has been recognised in ‘Fair value gains on investments’ within the profit and loss account.