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Octopus Apollo VCT PLC - venture capital trust focused predominantly on unquoted companies - Net asset value per share at January 31 falls to 49.1 pence from 50.5p a year ago. For the year ended January 31, post-tax profit falls to £12.4 million from £24.1 million in 2025. Declares dividend of 1.3 pence for 2026, unchanged from 2025. Says it continues to monitor developments in the Middle East closely and that its portfolio ‘remains a key source of resilience’ amid the uncertainty. Notes that ‘AI is increasingly embedded across the portfolio, supporting product development, operational efficiency and customer value.’ Says it continues to make ‘selective investments into AI-native businesses, reflecting the ongoing evolution of software markets.’ ‘Apollo enters the new financial year with a diversified portfolio, meaningful cash resources and continued fundraising support. While external conditions are likely to remain uncertain, the board believes the company is well positioned to navigate this environment and to deploy capital selectively into both new and existing opportunities,’ it adds. Current stock price: 48.20 pence, closed up 3.2% on Friday in London 12-month change: up 3.7% Copyright 2026 Alliance News Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
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