Oakley Capital Investments Limited (OCI) is pleased to announce that Oakley Capital Fund V has agreed to invest in ProductLife Group, a European provider of outsourced regulatory and compliance services to the global life sciences industry. OCI’s indirect contribution via Fund V is anticipated to be c.£41 million, which relates to OCI’s share of Oakley’s investment in ProductLife […]
The Edinburgh Investment Trust (EDIN) announced its annual results for the year end 31 March 2023. The NAV total return over the period was 13.4%, exceeding the 8.4% return of the benchmark index. The share price total return was 8.9%. Dividends for the financial year were up 3.8% compared with the previous year, equivalent to […]
In QuotedData’s morning briefing 28 May 2024: Finsbury Growth & Income Trust (FGT) announced its interim results for the six months ended 31 March 2023. The company’s NAV total return was 5.9% while shares were up 2.7%, underperforming its benchmark index which rose 6.9% over the same period. The principal contributors to the company’s net […]
HICL Infrastructure (HICL) has announced its annual results for the year ended 31 March 2023. The company delivered a total shareholder return of 1% for the year with an increasing discount rate offsetting steady earnings growth. Despite the middling returns, the company did highlight a number of positive updates for the year, noting the significant […]
STS Global Income & Growth Trust (STS) announced its annual report for the year ended 31 March 2024. The NAV total return for the year was +4.8%, and the share price total return was +6.1%, compared to a total return of +11.5% in the Lipper Global – Equity Global Income Index. This compares to a […]
Caledonia Investments (CLDN) announced its annual results for the year ended 31 March 2024. The company saw a NAV total return of 7.4% slightly behind the benchmark return of 8.4%, although it remains well ahead over three, five, and ten year periods. Despite the solid NAV growth, the share price total return was -1.2%, leading […]
Gore Street Energy Storage Fund (GSF) announced a trading update for the 12 months ended 31 March 2024. The announcement highlighted the ongoing revenue growth of the portfolio, which was up 5% over the period while EBITDA increased by 2%. The company also noted that it raised capital via both equity and debt, enabling continued […]
The Asia Dragon Trust (DGN) announced a strategic review. This follows the recent proposal to combine with Ashoka WhiteOak Emerging Markets (AWEM) which was announced on 7 May 2024. Background to the strategic review In July 2023, the company announced a proposed combination with abrdn New Dawn Investment Trust to create an enlarged company with […]
In QuotedData’s morning briefing 21 May 2024: Schroder AsiaPacific Fund (SDP) announced its interim report for the six months to 31 March 2024. Over the period, the company’s NAV per share total return was 5.7%, slightly ahead of the 5.3% total return from the benchmark. The share price produced a total return of 4.4% over […]
In QuotedData’s morning briefing 15 May 2024: RTW Biotech Opportunities (RTW) portfolio company, Lycia Therapeutics, announced the completion of a $106.6m Series C financing round. The company, alongside other investment vehicles managed by RTW Investments LP, participated in the financing round with other life science investment firms. Gulf Investment Fund (GIF) announced that it has […]
