The SME Loan Fund has produced its first set of results, covering the period from launch until 30 June 2016. The Group’s NAV at 30 June 2016 was GBP53.4 million (101.31p per Ordinary Share) compared to GBP51.7 million (98.15p per Ordinary Share) at launch. The total return for the Group for the period was 7.1% on the opening NAV. […]
Wolf Minerals expects to complete discussions with its lenders and major shareholder, RCF, on funding arrangements to support the ramp up towards commercial production and design performance at the Drakelands open pit tungsten/tin mine by 21 October 2016. Once the agreements are complete, the company will release its annual report to 30 June 2016. In […]
One of the most dramatic movements in the financial world following the EU referendum was the fall of the pound. the pound-dollar exchange rate fell from a pre-referendum level of around $1.49 to a rate today of around $1.22. In the short-term that has been good news for investors with…. you can read the rest […]
The investment company sector has changed considerably over the past ten years, as back in October 2006 we were still enjoying the dying days of the credit boom. read more here
Japan investment trusts have stormed the charts over the past month, with investors showing renewed confidence in the performance of Japanese corporates. read more here
Trusts with exposure to Japan and commodities were the top performers in NAV terms last month, led by Baillie Gifford’s Shin Nippon trust, up by 10.5%. In its latest monthly roundup, investment trust analyst QuotedData has revealed the best performing closed-end funds for September were those with exposure to Japan and commodities. Read more here
Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies has released its results for the year ended 31 August 2016. The fund’s NAV total return was 31.5%, while the MSCI AC Asia ex Japan Index rose by 33.0% on the same basis. The share price increased in total return terms by 27.3% as the discount widened. Revenue return per share was 9.50p […]
Picton Property Income says it will receive a payment of GBP5.25 million following the final settlement of a dispute arising from guarantee provisions within an occupational lease at the Strathmore Hotel, Luton. The settlement will add just less than 1.0 pence per share on the forthcoming quarterly NAV for the period to 30 September 2016 […]
ICG Longbow has announced results for the six-month period ending 31 July 2016. The NAV increased to GBP111.1 million whilst the NAV per share has increased by 2.48 pence per share to 102.66 pence per share. The shares traded in a range of 99 pence per share to 104 pence per share finishing at a small […]
Phoenix Spree Deutschland has exchanged contracts to purchase a portfolio of four properties in Berlin. The fund has also completed the first apartment sale in its latest condominium programme in Boxhagenerstrasse, Berlin. The four Berlin properties are being bought for EUR18.75 million (GBP16.89million), excluding acquisition costs; representing a price per square metre of EUR1,970. Altogether they are […]
The Board of Electra Private Equity PLC has announced the outcome of the first phase of the review announced on 25 January 2016. The principal object of the review is to maximise long-term shareholder value by assessing Electra’s investment strategy and policy and its structure. The key outcomes of Phase I are as follows: On […]
CogitalGroup, which is backed by HgCapital, has announced an investment in Baldwins and the launch of the new Group. CogitalGroup will consist of Blick Rothenberg, the former BPO Division of Visma and Baldwins. The Group will provide outsourcing, accounting, payroll, taxation, financial and other advisory services to a broad range of businesses including entrepreneurial businesses and high […]
Tritax Big Box REIT has announced that it has exchanged contracts to acquire the distribution warehouse and adjacent lorry parking facility at Oliver Road, Thurrock, both let to The Co-operative Group Limited. The purchase price for the Facility is GBP56.5 million (excluding purchaser’s costs), reflecting a net initial yield of 5.53% on the asset acquisition. Completion […]
NB Private Equity has announced a 26 cent uplift to its NAV as a result of the initial public offering (IPO) of its portfolio company Extraction Oil & Gas Inc (NASDAQ: XOG) which occurred on 11 October 2016. Extraction is a U.S. based energy company focused on the exploration and production of oil and gas reserves in […]
Phase One drilling results from the Arzu Central target area at Kiziltepe, reveals continuity of mineralisation for at least a further 200m beyond the northern end of the current Arzu South pit and vein system appears to be increasing in width; says Dr. Kerim Sener. The initial round of drilling indicates significant mineralisation occurs within […]
Fresnillo plc, the world’s largest silver miner, produced 37.0Moz of silver in the first nine months of 2016, 6.3% higher than the corresponding period in 2015, with the start-up of San Julián, increased volumes at Saucito II and higher ore grade at Ciénega and Fresnillo. Q3 production came in at 11.8Moz, 6.7% up on Q3 […]
The Board of Finsbury Growth & Income Trust has announced the following amendments to the fee arrangements with its Alternative Investment Fund Manager (Frostrow Capital LLP) and Portfolio Manager (Lindsell Train Limited). The basic idea seems to be to introduce a tiered fee as the market cap. of the fund nears £1bn. With effect from 11 October […]
JPMorgan Global Emerging Markets Income recorded a total return on net assets of +16.9% for the year to the end of July 2016. This compares with a return on the benchmark index, the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, of +16.7%. The total return to shareholders was +21.3%, as the share price increased from 100.3p to 115.3p. If we […]
For the year ended 30 June 2016, TR European Growth’s net asset value total return was 13.6% compared to a total return from the benchmark index (Euromoney European Smaller Companies Index (ex UK)) of 14.2%. The share price total return for the period was 1%. The Board plan to pay a total dividend of 11.50p. This […]
Tritax Big Box REIT has announced that it has exchanged contracts with a major UK institution to acquire two modern Big Box logistics facilities at Birch Coppice, Birmingham and at Warth Park, Raunds, Northamptonshire, let to Euro Car Parts Limited and Whirlpool UK Appliances Ltd, respectively. The combined purchase price is GBP115.5 million. Completion of […]
Atalaya Mining PLC (ATYM:AIM; AYM:TSX) Focused on ramping up production to 9.5Mtpa, to achieve nameplate capacity by the end of 2016. Completed a US$14M copper concetrate prepayment agreement with Transamine Trading S.A. The company is working on additional, alternative funding solutions to improve working capital for final phase of ramp-up; capex for H1 was €17.1M. Q3 2016 […]
In a new twist, Harbourvest has said in a press statement that it might bid for SVG’s portfolio. It followed this up with a statement this morning that said “HarbourVest announces today that it has approached the Board of SVG Capital with a view to engaging immediately with the Board to put forward a firm […]
Atlantis Japan has reported that 7,614,446 embedded subscription rights (like subscription shares but a right that attaches to the ordinary shares and doesn’t trade separately) have been exercised at 143.76p, raising c£11m for the company. AJG : Atlantis Japan expands as embedded subscription rights exercised
JZ Capital has announced that its has sold two of its investments, Southern Petroleum Laboratories and Metpar, for a combined $11.5 million. JZCP received proceeds of $8.4 million from the sale of Southern Petroleum Laboratories , a leader in oil & gas measurement and laboratory services, which is approximately the company’s carrying value. JZCP also received warrants […]
GCP Infrastructure has announced that it has committed to subscribe for two loan notes of up to GBP60 million in aggregate, the proceeds of which will be used to finance supported living units for occupation by adults with learning or physical difficulties. The first Loan Note, for up to GBP50 million and with an expected term […]
Henderson EuroTrust has published results for the year ended 31 July 2016. The net asset value (“NAV”) per share total return (including dividends reinvested and excluding transaction costs) was 11.7% compared to a total return from the benchmark index, the FTSE World Europe (ex UK) Index of 7.1%. Total dividend for the year of 20.0p […]
In some ways, frontier markets are the start-ups of the investment world. They have huge untapped growth potential but are precarious propositions with no guarantee of success and are difficult for investors to access. On its own, each individual market is incredibly risky. Bundled together in indices and funds, they offer a potentially compelling investment […]
Tharisa Minerals (THS.L) Modifications to Voyager’s Plant chrome processing circuit in H1 FY2016 to facilitate increased production of higher value speciality grade chrome concentrates, enables Tharisa to distribute to more globally diversified markets. The average PGM basket price for quarter ended September was US$804 oz, which was US$59 an ounce higher than previous quarter. Metallurgical grade […]
VinaLand has announced results for the year ended 30 June 2016. The NAV fell to 86 cents from 91 cents. However after adjusting for the USD0.0876 distribution of capital from the share premium account, the NAV per share increased by 4.1% year-on-year. The Company’s share price closed on 30 June 2016 at USD0.58 per share, […]
Custodian REIT has announced that it has acquired a 44,643 square foot distribution unit, on the Heartlands Business Park, Daventry, for £3.08m. The unit is let to Cummins Limited, on a lease expiring on 15 July 2019, and the current passing rent is £221,045 per annum, which reflects a net initial yield of 6.75%. The […]
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