Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies held back by domestic companies in Philippines Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies (SST) has released its results for the twelve months to 31st August 2018 Total Return Performance for the year ended 31 August 2018 (audited) Net Asset Value (2.4)% MSCI AC Asia ex Japan Index (£) 2.2% Share Price (3.3)% MSCI AC […]
3i Infrastructure moves tax residence to the UK – following the introduction of the BEPS (Base Erosion and Profit Shifting) tax rules, and in order to mitigate the risk of tax leakage for the company, the board of 3i Infrastructure (3IN) announced its intention to move the tax domicile and management of the company to the UK with effect […]
JPMorgan Smaller Companies’ second consecutive year of outperformance – Shareholders of JPMorgan Smaller Companies (JMI) enjoyed very strong returns in the financial year to 31st July 2018 The company delivered outperformance against the benchmark, combined with a tightening of the discount to net asset value. Michael Quicke OBE, the chairman noted in his statement that this is the […]
NextEnergy Solar issues preference shares – NextEnergy Solar fund (NESF) has announced that it has entered into a conditional subscription agreement with AIP Solco Limited, who have agreed to subscribe to new non-voting Preference Shares of NextEnergy Solar. AIP Solco Limited AIP Solco Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of AIP Infrastructure LP, an investment vehicle backed by three BAE Systems […]
Ranger Direct Lending releases information on Princeton bankruptcy – As previously announced by Rangers Direct Lending (RDL) , and reported by us in previous news posts (click here to view more) one of the company’s holdings, Princeton is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US. Ranger is currently in process of forming a reorganisation plan for submission […]
Caledonia acquires Deep Sea Electronics – Caledonia Investments (CLDN) has announced that it has acquired a majority stake in Deep Sea Electronics Ltd (DSE) The transaction values DSE at £162.0m. About DSE DSE is a UK based designer and manufacturer of controllers for diesel-powered electricity generators and intelligent battery chargers and is described in the announcement as world leading in this […]
JPMorgan Emerging Markets benefits from “simple, consistent and patient” approach – the annual statement for year ending 30th June 2018 for JPMorgan Emerging Markets (JMG) has been published. Performance The company reported a positive year with the total return to shareholders of +7.0% NAV return of +8.3%. The company’s benchmark index , the MSCI Emerging Markets Index returned +6.5% (TR in sterling terms) Both asset allocation and stock selection were […]
Yellow Cake reports NAV uplift on Uranium price rise – Yellow Cake plc (YCA), a specialist company operating in the uranium sector with a view to holding physical uranium for the long term, has released an operating update for the quarter ending third calendar quarter of 2018. The company’s NAV has increased by 21% to £2.42 /share relative to IPO price of […]
Genesis Emerging Markets lowers its fees to tighten discount – Genesis Emerging Markets Fund (GSS) has published it’s results for the year ended 30th June 2018. The NAV total return per share of the company rose by 6.8% over the twelve month period, which is in line with its benchmark, the MSCI EM (TR) Index. The share price, however, returned 8.4%. Performance After two […]
SQN Asset Finance Income’s operational focus supports performance – SQN Asset Finance Income Fund (SQN) has published its annual report for the year ending 30 June 2018. Performance of NAV The company’s NAV total return per share was +6.2%. For the 2016 C shares, the total return was +1.9%. The portfolio is performing well, with […]