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RNS Number : 3570V UIL Limited 14 August 2025
14 August 2025
UIL LIMITED
(LEI Number: 213800CTZ7TEIE7YM468)
Publication of monthly factsheet
The latest monthly factsheet for UIL Limited ("UIL" or the "Company") will
shortly be available through the Company's website at:
https://www.uil.limited/investor-relations/factsheet-archive
(https://www.uil.limited/investor-relations/factsheet-archive)
Monthly commentary
PERFORMANCE
UIL's net asset value ("NAV") total return was up by 2.1% in July,
underperforming the FTSE All Share total return Index which increased by 4.0%
over the month. Whilst UIL's three month NAV total return was up 15.4% against
the FTSE All Share total return Index of 8.8%.
July witnessed another month focused on tariffs, with a number of deals
announced between the US and major trading partners. These trade deals,
alongside President Trump managing to pass his "One Big Beautiful Bill Act,"
provided the market with some clarity around policy, despite the Bill
projected to increase US national debt by approximately USD 3.4 trillion over
the next ten years. Nonetheless, the US markets were positive with the S&P
500 Index up by 2.2% and the Nasdaq Composite Index up by 3.7%. The US Dollar
also strengthened against Sterling, appreciating by 3.6%.
The FTSE 100 Index was up by 4.2% during the month of July. While the ASX 200
Index and the New Zealand Stock Exchange were both up by 2.3% and 1.8%
respectively in the month.
Gold's price was relatively unchanged during the month at USD 3,289.93. Copper
was down up by 13.4% and Nickel declined by 1.9%. Brent Crude oil gained 7.3%
ending the month at USD 72.53.
Sterling in July depreciated 3.4% against the US Dollar, 2.2% against the
Canadian Dollar and 1.7% against the Australian Dollar.
PORTFOLIO UPDATE
UIL's top ten holdings are disclosed on a look through basis, taking into
account the underlying
investments of Somers Limited and Zeta Resources Limited. There was no change
to the constituents of the top ten holdings in July.
Resimac's share price rose 4.7% in the month. Horizon Gold's share price was
down by 12.8% in July, as the market digested their equity raising to fund new
drilling, contributing to Zeta Resources' valuation decrease. Utilico Emerging
Markets' share price was down by 0.4% during July.
ORDINARY SHARES
The share price of the ordinary shares was up by 10.2% at 130.00p, during
July. 0.4m shares were bought back at an average price of 126.45p.
ZDP SHARES
The share price of the 2026 and 2028 ZDP shares both increased in the month by
1.1% and 8.5% respectively to 138.50p and 128.00p.
Name of contact and telephone number for enquiries:
Charles Jillings
ICM Investment Management
Limited
+44(0)1372 271486
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