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Foresight VCT Plc

A diversified portfolio of over 40 trading companies and investment opportunities in growth capital for young later stage companies.

NAV Per Share
85.8p

As at 8 February 2024

Foresight VCT Plc invests in some of the UK's most promising SMEs, with a current portfolio of over 40 companies across a range of sectors. We support the companies that are striving to create high quality, sustainable jobs and growth in regions that will benefit from them the most.

Our investment objective is to provide private investors with regular dividends and capital growth from this portfolio of investments, while investing in a significant number of new and follow-on qualifying investments every year.

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Financial Highlights as at 30 June 2023

£211.0m

Total Net Assets

4.4p

Dividend per Share

£6.2m

Uplift in investment valuations

Financial Calendar

Launch Year 1997
Year End 31 December
Annual Report & Accounts Published April
Half Year 30 June
Half yearly report published September
Annual General Meeting June

Meet the Board

Dividend History

DATE DIVIDEND PER SHARE
18 August 2023 4.0p
30 June 2023 4.4p
21 October 2022 4.0p
24 June 2022 4.5p
25 June 2021 3.7p
19 June 2020 3.3p
3 May 2019 5.0p
4 May 2018 5.0p
29 September 2017 4.0p
3 April 2017 5.0p
1 April 2016 7.0p
13 March 2015 6.0p
14 March 2014 10.0p
14 June 2013 5.0p
23 March 2012 7.5p
17 June 2011 5.0p
29 May 2009 1.0p
7 March 2008 5.0p
26 May 2006 0.5p
5 July 2004 52.0p
22 September 2003 8.0p
30 June 2003 0.5p
8 May 2000 100.0p
6 August 1999 1.0p
29 January 1999 3.22p

FAQs

If you have lost your share certificate and require a replacement, you can notify Foresight's investor relations team on 020 3667 8181 or at investorrelations@foresightgroup.eu who will notify the registrar, Computershare, on your behalf.

Computershare will send you an indemnity form to complete and return. They will also notify you of any applicable fees payable, prior to issuing you with a replacement share certificate.

There are 3 options available for selling your Foresight VCT Plc shares:

1) Sell them on the open market at any time through a broker, as with any listed stock

2) Make use of the share dealing service offered by our registrars, Computershare, who can be contacted on 0370 703 0084

3) Sell them through the company’s buy back policy* via our market maker, Chris Lloyd of Panmure Gordon, who can be contacted on 020 7886 2716

*Please note, the Company has defined closed periods where we are legally unable to buy back any shares. We aim to buy back at a 7.5% discount to Net Asset Value (NAV) although this is not guaranteed as we are also legally restricted to buying back within 105% of the bid price at the time.

To opt out of the Dividend Reinvestment Scheme (DRIS) and receive dividends directly into your bank account, please complete this form.

If you would like to enrol into DRIS and have dividends reinvested instead of paid into your bank account, please complete this form.

Please return your form directly to Computershare or to Foresight's investor relations team at investorrelations@foresightgroup.eu.

Important Information

Capital is at risk. The value of an investment, and any income from it can fall as well as rise and investors may not get back the full amount they invest. Venture Capital Trusts (“VCTs”) should be considered longer-term investments and may be higher risk and more difficult to realise than an investment in listed securities. Tax reliefs are dependent on the VCT maintaining its qualifying status and on investors’ individual circumstances. Current tax rules are subject to change. If a VCT loses its qualifying status, tax advantages will be withdrawn from that point. VCTs usually trade at a discount to their net asset value.

Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Foresight Group LLP does not provide investment, legal, tax or other advice and the information on this website should not be construed as such. We recommend investors seek advice from a regulated financial adviser.

Investors should only invest in Foresight VCTs on the basis of information contained in the applicable Documentation (including any Brochure, Fund Prospectus, Offer Documents, Key Information Documents and Disclosure Documentation) or Terms and Conditions of Investment as appropriate.

Please refer to our Risk Warnings page for full general and specific risk information.

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