NextEnergy Solar has today published its latest sustainability and ESG report, which you can read here. This report builds on NESF’s first sustainability and ESG report published in 2022 and illustrates the breadth and depth of actions that the company has taken across the three pillars that comprise its approach to sustainability and ESG – […]
Invesco Asia Trust (IAT) has release its annual results for the period ending 30 April 2023 IAT reported a NAV total return of 1.2% and share price total return of 1.2%, compared to the -6.0% return of its benchmark, the MSCI AC Asia ex Japan Index. IAT’s outperformance primarily came from stock selection, with noteworthy […]
Grit Real Estate Income Group has concluded the final phase in the acquisition of controlling interests in developer Gateway Real Estate Africa (GREA) and asset manager APDM. Grit now owns a direct interest of 51.48% in GREA and a 78.95% shareholding in APDM, following the acquisition of stakes owned by Gateway Partners and Prudential. The […]
As a result of its strategic review, launched on 13 February 2023, abrdn Smaller Companies Trust (ASCI) has proposed that it combine with Shires Income (SHRS). The merger will also see ASI’s revenue reserve paid out as a pre-liquidation dividend. ASCI’s shareholders will have an option to either roll into SHRS or take a cash […]
QuotedData’s morning briefing 26 July 2023 Primary Health Properties (PHP) reported a 1.3% fall in NAV to 111.1p per share for the six months to 30 June 2023. The group’s portfolio of GP surgeries and health centres was valued at £2.783bn at 30 June 2023, down 0.4% over the period (31 December 2022: £2.796bn) reflecting […]
Student housing provider Unite Group has raised £300m in a placing. A total of 32,693,930 new ordinary shares were placed with institutional investors at a price of 905p, raising £296m. Retail investors subscribed via the PrimaryBid platform for a total of 441,989 new ordinary shares, raising £4m. The issue price of 905p represents a discount of […]
Henderson Diversified Income (HDIV) released its annual results for the year ended 30 April 2023. NAV total return was down 4% for the year, underperforming its benchmark by 3.7%. Shares fared slightly better, down 1% for the year. It has been a year of two halves for the company with NAV falling by 10.4% through […]
abrdn Diversified Income and Growth (ADIG) has provided an update on its recently announced strategic review, informing shareholders that the decision regarding the funds future is ongoing. The board did note that they were suspending the company’s share buyback policy in the light of the ongoing review process. [QD Comment: This continues to be a […]
In QuotedData’s morning briefing 24 July 2023: Alliance Trust (ATST) has added a new stock picker to its roster, bringing the total to 10. ATST’s investment manager Willis Towers Watson has appointed Dalton Investments, a value-focused Japanese specialist, which will receive 4% of ATST’s capital. Craig Baker, chairman of WTW’s investment committee, said: “Following extensive […]
Thank you to everyone that listened in today, whether you watched the Zoom live, on Facebook or on YouTube. In this week’s show, James Carthew covered the week’s top stories: • abrdn New Dawn/Asia Dragon (0:27) • Digital9 Infrastructure (7:44) This week’s interview was with Ian Lance from Temple Bar – watch it again here.
We have previously espoused the notion that the widespread discounts in the unlisted investment trust sectors are often unjustified. It is certainly true that many viable investment strategies are trading on ever wider discounts, if not their historically widest levels, with investors for example selling down their holdings out of fear of valuations cuts, or […]
abrdn New Dawn Investment Trust (ABD) has announced that it has agreed to terms with the board of Asia Dragon Trust in respect of a proposed combination of the two trusts. The combination, if approved by each company’s shareholders, will be effected by way of a scheme of reconstruction and winding up of abrdn New Dawn […]
Riverstone Credit Opportunities Income (RCOI) provided an update for the quarter ended 30 June 2023. NAV rose 1.4% for the period principally due to continued strong performance by the company’s unrealised portfolio and the successful refinancing and amendment of its investment in Streamline Innovations Inc. The company continues to be a beneficiary of the current […]
TwentyFour Income Fund, which invests in securitised debt has decided to update investors on its views of mortgage markets. It says that it wants to provide more information about the risk that it has exposure to, and what mortgage lenders can do to help support borrowers if needed. TwentyFour Income predominantly invests in debt securities […]
Nomadia, a leading European SaaS provider of smart mobility solutions, announced that it has secured a majority investment from Hg. As part of this transaction, the Nomadia management team and former majority owners will continue as investors in the business. Headquartered in France, Nomadia’s mobile applications and SaaS solutions enable companies to plan and optimise […]
In QuotedData’s morning briefing 20 July 2023: Bellevue Healthcare (BBH) is operating an annual redemption facility as usual this year. However, to be eligible to take part in November/December, you must be holding shares at 2 September 2023. This is to give the company the chance to get the paperwork done for what it fears […]
Polar Capital Technology Trust (PCT) announced its full year results for the period 30 April 2023. The company’s NAV fell 2.8% for the year while shares fell 4.9% compared to the benchmark Dow Jones Global Technology Index return of 2.9%. While recent performance for the trust has been impressive, driven by large cap US tech, […]
Herald Investment Trust (HRI) announced its half year results for the period ended June 30 2023. NAV for the company fell 0.3% while shares fell 1.8%, outperforming the Numis Smaller Companies Index which fell 1.8%, although the Russell 2000 Technology Index was up more than 16%. Herald operates a global portfolio with exposure to several […]
Castelnau Group (CGL) announced that further to the issue of new ordinary shares in connection with its acquisition of Dignity, announced on 5 May 2023, the company will issue a further 7,479 ordinary shares in connection with the listed share alternative pursuant to the statutory squeeze out. The board of Strategic Equity Capital (SEC) has […]
Twentyfour Income Fund (TFIF) announced its annual report for the year end 31 March 2023. NAV for the year fell 10% while shares fell 6%. Discussing the performance for the period, the investment manager noted the following; “The company started the reporting period just after the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, meaning the risk sentiment […]
Digital 9 Infrastructure (DGI9) has provided a company update on its recent and ongoing activities. The key highlights from the report were: Considerable investor interest in equity syndication Continued evaluation of additional complementary sources of growth capital Reaffirmed target aggregate dividend of 6.0 pence per ordinary share for the year ending 31 December 2023 Operating […]
Brunner Investment Trust (BUT) provided an update for the six month period to 31 March 2023. NAV per share increased by 1.6% compared to a benchmark return of 0.3% while shares were up 2.3%. Management sited a strict focus on valuation as one of the factors that allowed the company to avoid some of the […]
BB Biotech should be able to report a significant increase in NAV tomorrow as a result of a positive trial outcome – with a corresponding c.25%increase in share price – by one of its largest holdings, the US-listed, Belgian company Argenx. The news represents an important fillip for the Swiss investment company, which has seen […]
Gore Street Energy Storage Fund (GSF) has released its annual results for the financial year ending 31 March 2023. Over the 12 month period GSF’s NAV increased by 47.8%, to £556.3m. Its NAV per share increased by 5.9%, to 115.6p per share. This reflects a NAV total return of 12.3% and 48% since 31 March […]
Ruffer Investment Company (RICA) has released its annual results for the financial year ending 30 June 2023. Over the 12 month period RICA generated a NAV total return of -1.7%, and share price return of -7.2%. The drivers behind RICA’s negative financial year returns were its use of protections strategies and derivatives, with its equity […]
In QuotedData’s morning briefing 17 July 2023: Cordiant Digital Infrastructure (CORD) has announced that its portfolio company, Emitel S.A, has refinanced its senior loans, securing €353m in financing which matures in 2030. The new facility was 1.6 times oversubscribed, with a blended rate lower than the 2.9% of its current senior facilitates. The new loans […]
Thank you to everyone that listened in today, whether you watched the Zoom live, on Facebook or on YouTube. In this week’s show, James Carthew covered the week’s top stories: • Hipgnosis Songs Fund (0:22) • ThomasLloyd Energy Impact (10:43) • US Solar Fund (5:12) This week’s interview was with David Smith from Henderson High […]
Having been one of the few ports in the storm of 2022, it has been a dismal start to the year for infrastructure trusts. Every fund across the three main infrastructure sectors – infrastructure, infrastructure securities and renewable energy infrastructure – is down in share price terms for the year to date. For some of […]
In QuotedData’s morning briefing 14 July 2023: Dunedin Income Growth (DIG) has renewed its £30m multi-currency revolving credit facility with Bank of Nova Scotia London Branch, which will now expire on 11 July 2024. Under the terms of the facility, DIG also has the option to increase the level of the commitment from £30m to £40m at […]
Riverstone Credit Opportunities Income has announced a successful amendment and extension of its investment in Streamline Innovations, a leader in environmentally-advanced treatment solutions for the removal of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) from energy, renewable fuels, wastewater, and industrial processes. The company realised about $2.0m of profits at closing of the amendment and extension resulting in a […]
