REG - European Smaller Co. - Dividend Declaration

European Smaller Companies TrustAnnouncement

20/01/2026 07:00

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RNS Number : 4888P  European Smaller Companies Tst PLC  20 January 2026

JANUS HENDERSON FUND MANAGEMENT UK LIMITED

THE EUROPEAN SMALLER COMPANIES TRUST PLC

 

Legal Entity Identifier: 213800N1B1HJCQG2W4V90

 

20 January 2026

 

 

THE EUROPEAN SMALLER COMPANIES TRUST PLC

('the Company')

 

Interim dividend in respect of the second quarter for the year ending 30 June
2026

The directors have declared an interim dividend in respect of the second
quarter for the year ending 30 June 2026 in the amount of 2.81 pence per
ordinary share. The dividend will be paid on 27 February 2026 to shareholders
on the register at 30 January 2026 (the record date). The shares will be
quoted ex-dividend on 29 January 2026.

 

The NAV per share at 30 June 2025 was 224.4 pence per ordinary share and,
pursuant to the new dividend policy adopted in October 2025, it is anticipated
that dividends of at least 2.81 pence per ordinary share will also be paid in
May and August 2026.

 

New dividend policy

Following completion of the combination with European Assets Trust PLC, the
Company has adopted the new dividend policy as set out in the circular to
shareholders dated 9 September 2025.  The Company will maintain its
investment focus on capital growth and introduce the payment of quarterly
dividends, with payments in November, February, May and August each year.
The total dividend will target at least 5% of the NAV per share as at the end
of the preceding financial year.  It is expected that the dividend will be
paid out of income and capital returns and reserves.

 

 

For further information, please contact:

 

Janus Henderson Secretarial Services UK Limited

Corporate Secretary to The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC

+44 (0)20 7818 1818

 

 

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