BlackRock Greater European exploring South African listing – BlackRock Greater European says that, during the year to 31 August 2017, its net asset value per share increased by 23.0%, compared with a rise of 26.0% in the World Europe ex UK Index. The share price rose by 22.9% over the same period. The chairman’s statement says that […]
Merchants Trust refinances debt – The Merchants Trust has today priced an issue of a GBP35 million fixed rate 35 year secured private placement note with a coupon of 2.96%. The funding date, subject to final documentation, will be 18 December 2017, with interest payable semi-annually on 18 December and 18 June (first payment on 18 […]
JPMorgan Global Convertible benefits from discount tightening – JPMorgan Global Convertible Income had a better year over the course of the 12 months ended 30 June 2017. The total return on net assets was +9.2% and shareholders enjoyed an even stronger performance, with a total gain of 19.1% (dividends reinvested). The fund did underperform its […]
Volta cuts fees after good year – Volta Finance says that, during its financial year ended 31 July 2017, the net asset value per share (dividends re-invested) rose by 13.6%. The share price performance was even stronger, generating a total return of 18.7% as the discount to NAV narrowed. The investment manager has agreed to amend their […]
Hammerson buys Cergy 3 centre in Paris – Hammerson has completed the acquisition of the 11,000 sqm shopping centre, Cergy 3, adjoining its centre Les Trois Fontaines, Cergy Pontoise, Paris for EUR 81 million (GBP72 million) from a private vendor. Les Trois Fontaines is established as the leading shopping destination for the Val d’Oise region […]
Blue Capital Alternative takes 26% hit from catastrophes – Blue Capital Alternative Income has announced its NAV estimate for 30 September 2017. they reckon it was 82.27cents per share, a 26% hit relative to the last published NAV and contributing to a 23.7% loss so far in 2017. The net asset value of the ordinary […]
Aberdeen Latin American Income (ALAI) has announced its annual results for the year ended 31 August 2017. During the period, the company’s NAV total return was 25.1% and its share price total return was 23.7%, which the company says compares against a benchmark total return of 21.4%. The superior NAV total return reflects a widening […]
UK Mortgages dividend uncovered until 2020 – UK Mortgages Limited has announced results for the year from 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017. The net asset value has fallen from 94.95p to 89.36p as dividends for the year of 6p were paid from revenue of just 0.41p per share with the balance coming from […]
Dunedin Enterprise sells Kee Safety – Dunedin Enterprise Investment Trust says that a contract has been signed, subject to completion, to sell its investment in Kee Safety, the market-leading provider of collective fall protection, safety systems and solutions. Completion of the transaction is due on 31 October 2017. Capital and accrued interest in Kee Safety […]
LXi funds Lidl in Chard – LXi REIT has exchanged contracts to provide forward funding for the development of a new food store in Chard, Somerset, pre-let to Lidl UK GmbH. The development represents an investment of GBP5.5 million, reflecting a net initial yield of 5.75% (net of acquisition costs). The property will comprise a […]
