Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc
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The companies available to the Trust in the investment universe have good and well managed businesses. Their balance sheets are strong and in normal economic conditions they grow their profits and dividends over time. An investment trust is a public limited company and it is the Board that announces the interim, final and any special dividends.
Payment History
Dividend history since inception
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Dividends on the Ordinary Shares are normally paid half-yearly during August and March in respect of each financial year.
Reinvestment Plan
The Trust operates a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP) which is available to all Shareholders.
The DRIP’s Terms and Conditions are available on request by calling the MUFG Corporate Markets Helpline on 0371 644 0300* (or if overseas on +44 (0) 371 644 0300), by emailing MUFG Corporate Markets using shareholderenquiries@cm.mpms.mufg.com, or from the Share Portal at www.signalshares.com.
* Calls to this number cost 12p per minute, plus any network extras. Lines are open from 09:00 to 17:30, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.
Dividend Mandate
To ensure that dividends are received as quickly as possible, the Company’s Registrar, MUFG Corporate Markets, may be instructed to pay them directly into a bank account; tax vouchers are then mailed to shareholders separately. A Dividend Mandate Form for completion is available in the ‘Documents’ section of this website. Alternatively, if you have already registered on the Share Portal with the Registrar you can login to record your bank account details. You can also telephone the Registrar Helpline on 0371 664 0300 and select the option to change your personal information.
Share Buy-backs
Last 5 years
| Date | Quantity | Total shares bought-in | Total shares remaining in issue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Mar-25 | 25,000 | 16,186,683 | 82,623,105 |
| 07-Mar-25 | 11,000 | 16,161,683 | 82,648,105 |
| 05-Mar-25 | 25,000 | 16,150,683 | 82,659,105 |
| 04-Mar-25 | 40,000 | 16,125,683 | 82,684,105 |
| 03-Mar-25 | 30,000 | 16,085,683 | 82,724,105 |
| 28-Feb-25 | 20,000 | 16,055,683 | 82,754,105 |
| 27-Feb-25 | 30,000 | 16,035,683 | 82,774,105 |
| 26-Feb-25 | 25,000 | 16,005,683 | 82,804,105 |
| 25-Feb-25 | 35,000 | 15,980,683 | 82,829,105 |
| 24-Feb-25 | 30,000 | 15,945,683 | 82,864,105 |
Share Capital
The share capital of the Trust consists of Ordinary Shares of 1p. Up-to-date details of the number of shares in issue are detailed below in the Share Buy-back table.
Duration
The Trust has no fixed duration. However, in accordance with the Articles of Association, an ordinary resolution will again be proposed at the 2026 Annual General Meeting (and, if passed, at every third subsequent Annual General Meeting) that the Trust continues to manage its affairs as an investment trust.