SEC Filing Summary: Form 13F-HR
Business Context and Reporting Period
This filing is a Form 13F Holdings Report submitted by ASA (Bermuda) Limited, an institutional investment manager, for the period ended December 31, 2005. The report was signed by Robert J.A. Irwin on January 20, 2006. The filing discloses the manager's equity holdings in U.S. securities.
Key Financial Metrics
The report details a portfolio of 7 equity positions with a total reported value of $152,793,000. The holdings are concentrated in the gold and precious metals mining sector. The specific positions are as follows:
| Issuer | Shares Held | Value ($000s) | Voting Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrick Gold Corporation | 730,000 | 20,345 | Sole |
| Compania de Minas Buenaventura | 900,000 | 25,470 | Sole |
| Goldcorp Inc. | 600,000 | 13,368 | Sole |
| Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited | 2,166,400 | 28,272 | Sole |
| Meridian Gold Inc. | 600,000 | 13,122 | Sole |
| Newmont Mining Corporation | 520,368 | 27,788 | Sole |
| Placer Dome Inc. | 1,065,312 | 24,428 | Sole |
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide data for the prior comparable period; therefore, material changes in holdings or values cannot be determined from this document alone.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Form 13F filings are statutory disclosures of holdings and do not contain management commentary, financial guidance, risk factors, or outlook statements. No such information is present in this filing.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total portfolio value of $152.8 million against the manager's total assets under management to determine concentration risk.
- Confirm the current market prices of the listed mining stocks to assess unrealized gains or losses since the December 31, 2005 reporting date.
- Review subsequent 13F filings to track changes in the specific positions listed (e.g., Placer Dome, which was acquired by Barrick Gold in 2006).
- Validate that the "Sole" voting authority listed for all positions aligns with the manager's actual control over these securities.