GCP Infrastructure (GCP) has provided an update on its discussions with the board of RM Infrastructure Income (RMII) regarding a potential combination. The board of GCP has been unable to agree on structure and terms with RMII in respect of the RM Scheme that are acceptable to both parties. GCP Infra has therefore notified RMII […]
In QuotedData’s morning briefing for 6 September: Apax Global Alpha Limited (AGA) announced its results for the six months to 30 June 2023. Total NAV Return was 2.4%. Overall performance was supported by growth in the Private Equity portfolio and strong returns from the company’s debt investments. In Private Equity, Total NAV Return was 1.9% […]
In QuotedData’s morning briefing for 5 September: Caledonia Investments (CLDN) announced that it has agreed terms for the sale of its majority stake in Seven Investment Management , a vertically integrated retail wealth management business, to Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board, a global investor with approximately C$250 billion in net assets. Caledonia is expected to […]
I was asked recently about the Murray International trust (MYI) and whether investors should stick with the fund as its long-term manager, Bruce Stout retires in 2024. While I actually quite like the current structure of the portfolio, its performance highlights the risks associated with relatively extreme positioning. The company’s annualised share price total return […]
In QuotedData’s morning briefing 30 August 2023: The board of Aquila European Renewables (AERI) has announced the appointment of Myrtle Dawes as a non-executive director with effect from 1 September 2023. Myrtle has over 30 years’ experience of the energy sector, both in the UK and overseas. She is CEO of the Net Zero Technology […]
Literacy Capital (BOOK) is pleased to announce that it has sold an unspecified asset in full, generating a strong return for shareholders and a substantial amount of cash, which will ultimately fund future investments. The company highlighted that this was one of its largest assets, which was sold at a >50% premium to carrying value. […]
Following ThomasLloyd Energy Impact Trust’s (TEIL) adjourned AGM, it has been announced that the company has failed its continuation resolution. Shareholders representing approximately 58% of the votes cast voted against the continuation resolution, in line with the board’s recommendation. Of the total votes cast by shareholders that are independent of the company’s investment manager, ThomasLloyd […]
Cordiant Digital Infrastructure (CORD) announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the entire issued share capital of Speed Fibre, Ireland’s leading open access fibre infrastructure provider. Speed Fibre is being acquired from the Irish Infrastructure Fund for a total enterprise value of €190.5m. The equity consideration of €97 million will be funded […]
GCP provided a second-quarter update for the period ended 30 June 2023, which highlighted a further 2% fall in NAV. The primary driver of this movement was the increase in discount rates, which was applied across the portfolio’s three sectors: supported living, PFI, and renewable energy. The increased discount rates reflect the current higher inflation […]
Riverstone Energy Limited (RSE) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement under which Permian Resources will acquire Earthstone in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $4.5 billion, inclusive of Earthstone’s net debt. CT Private Equity Trust (CTPE) announced its results for the half year ended 30 June 2023. Share price total return for […]
