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Albion Enterprise VCT PLC - London-based investor focused on longer term capital growth - Publishes results for the six months to September 30. Net asset value per share is 112.72 pence compared to 116.22p at March 31. Total loss is £1.5 million, swung from a £9.5 million gain in the year prior. Dividend is 2.91 pence, down from 3.14p. Declares second dividend for year to March 2026 of 2.82 pence compared to 3.28p a year prior. Looking ahead, says it maintains ‘a diversified portfolio of growth focused companies,’ many of which ‘demonstrated resilience in challenging conditions’. Remains confident in the long term potential of its portfolio. ‘Our investment strategy remains focused on supporting high potential, early stage businesses, and we continue to see attractive opportunities in sectors aligned with growth trends driven by innovative technology,’ Albion adds. Chair Ben Larkin says: ‘During a period marked by continued macroeconomic uncertainty and heightened market volatility which has been driven by persistent inflationary pressures and geopolitical tensions, the company has inevitably been affected by these broader challenges. As a result, for the six months ended 30 September 2025, the Company generated a small total loss of 0.64 pence per share, representing a 0.6% decrease in net asset value. While disappointing, the performance of a venture capital portfolio should be assessed over the long term.’ Current share price: 105.00 pence, closed down 2.3% in London on Thursday 12-month change: down 6.7% Copyright 2025 Alliance News Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
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