Merian Chrysalis tops up holdings – Having raised £175m in September 2019, Merian Chrysalis has made a number of investments. All three are additions to existing holdings – in line with its statement at the time of the fund raise that it would use half the proceeds for this purpose. Starling Bank Merian Chrysalis has announced […]
BlackRock Greater European outperforms – Over the year to 31 August 2019, its NAV increased by 6.3%, outperforming the World Europe ex UK Index which rose by 4.8%. The share price increase was even better, rising by 7.9% over the same period. The dividend was increased slightly from 5.75p to 5.85p. Some of that is being […]
In QuotedData’s other news 23 October 2019 Triple Point Social Housing REIT has completed the acquisition of 18 supported housing properties, comprising 77 units in total, for an aggregate commitment of approximately GBP11.6 million (excluding costs). The properties are located in the West Midlands (30 units), the East Midlands (20 units), the South West (11 units), […]
In QuotedData’s other news 22 October 2019 The Renewables Infrastructure Group has acquired a 100% interest in Little Raith Wind Farm, a 25MW operational wind farm located in Fife, Scotland. The project consists of nine 2.75MW GE turbines and GE will continue to provide full-scope operations and maintenance services. Little Raith was commissioned in November 2012 and […]
In QuotedData’s other news 21 October 2019: Carador Income Fund will return $7m by way of a compulsory redemption of shares – a holder of 10,000 U.S. Dollar Shares will have 2,280 U.S. Dollar Shares redeemed, and receive US$1,330.60 in cash. SME Credit Realisation Fund will return £16m to shareholders by way of a compulsory redemption […]
Gresham House Energy Storage buys Preston project – Gresham House Energy Storage Fund has entered into a conditional agreement to acquire a 49MW battery project located on the Red Scar Business Park, by the Longridge Road and the M6 outside Preston. This is one of the exclusivity portfolio projects identified in the IPO prospectus published in […]
Adamas Finance to invest more in Japanese ski village – Adamas Finance Asia has signed a conditional share sale and purchase agreement with Infinity Capital Group to acquire 40% of Infinity TNP. Infinity is a real estate developer of premium residential projects in the Asia Pacific region, including in Hirafu Village, a world-class ski resort in […]
Sanditon to liquidate – The board of Sanditon Investment Trust says that it has received indications from certain significant shareholders that they intend to vote against the continuation vote to be proposed at the AGM planned in 2020. In light of this shareholder feedback, and following consultation with the investment manager, Sanditon Asset Management, the board […]
Roller-coaster year for JPMorgan Smaller Companies – Over the year to the end of July, JPMorgan Smaller Companies underperformed its benchmark – returning -5.2% against a -4.4% return on the Numis Smaller Companies plus AIM Index (excluding investment companies). A narrowing of the discount helped deliver a return to shareholders of -3.4%. The chairman describes […]
Great year for JPMorgan Global Emerging Markets Income – over the year to the end of July 2019, JPMorgan Global Emerging Markets Income generated an NAV return of 11.9%, well-ahead of the 4.8% return on the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. As the discount narrowed from 6.4% to 1.0%, the return to shareholders was 18.5%. The […]
