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Data as at: 03/02/2025
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Objective
To maximise shareholders' total returns (capital and income) by investing in smaller companies that are quoted in the United Kingdom.
AIC sector
Management group
Launch date
16/12/1887
Domicile
United Kingdom
Fund manager
Indriatti van Hien, Neil Hermon
Dividend frequency
Semi-Annually
Wind-up provisions
The Company's shareholders are asked every three years to vote for the continuation of the Company. The next continuation vote will take place at the AGM in 2025.
| Market Cap (m) | Total assets (m) | Price (last close) | NAV | Discount / premium (%) | Gearing (%) | Dividend yield (%) | Dividend dates | Ongoing charge (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 598.65 | 770.37 | 815.00 | 945.50 | -12.58 | 11 | 3.31 | Mar, Oct | 0.45 (31/05/2024) |
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Dividends
Dividends declared in last 12 months
| Ex-dividend date | Payment date | Dividend amount | Special dividend | Financial year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/02/2025 | 07/03/2025 | 7.500 | No | 2025 |
| 29/08/2024 | 07/10/2024 | 19.500 | No | 2024 |
| 08/02/2024 | 05/03/2024 | 7.500 | No | 2024 |
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Performance (%)
| Return type | 1 year | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson Smaller Companies | Share price total return | 8.0 | -19.9 | -11.3 | 90.8 |
| UK Smaller Companies AIC sector | Share price total return | 6.8 | -11.3 | 3.0 | 89.8 |
| Morningstar UK Small Cap * | Total return | 7.6 | -2.6 | 5.4 | 49.5 |
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* The Morningstar market index is not necessarily the official benchmark of the investment trust, but it has been identified as an appropriate comparative index. Please hover over the definition for further detail on the index construction.
Share structure
Number of shares
73,454,512
930,619
Traded volumes (number of shares)
| Yesterday | 1 month | 1 year | 5 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 163,469 | 4,270,613 | 34,964,099 | 149,472,310 |
| Average | N/A | 201,132 | 137,711 | 118,449 |
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Traded values (m)
| Yesterday | 1 month | 1 year | 5 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1.33 | 33.74 | 290.96 | 1,337.41 |
| Average | N/A | 1.59 | 1.15 | 1.06 |
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Trading details
Top holdings
Data as at : 30/09/2024
| Investment | % of total assets |
|---|---|
| Bellway PLC | 3.7 |
| Paragon Banking Group PLC | 3.7 |
| Balfour Beatty PLC | 3.3 |
| Mitchells & Butlers PLC | 3.3 |
| Future PLC | 2.8 |
| Ascential PLC | 2.5 |
| Gamma Communications PLC | 2.4 |
| Just Group PLC | 2.4 |
| Smaller Companies 2.77% Senior Unsecured Loan Notes 02/02/2052 | -2.7 |
| Smaller Companies 3.33% Senior Unsecured Loan Notes 23/05/2036 | -4.0 |
Data provided by Morningstar.
Company documents provided by FE fundinfo.
