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About the company
The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC is a United Kingdom-based investment company. The Company's investment objective is to seek capital growth by investing in smaller and medium sized companies which are quoted, domiciled, listed or have operations in Europe (excluding the United Kingdom). It invests mainly in Western Europe typically more than 120 companies with an average market cap of around £1bn and rarely above £3bn. The Company maintains a diversified portfolio and shall not invest more than 7% of its total assets in any holdings. Its investments include shares, securities, and related financial instruments, including derivatives. It invests in a various sector, such as industrials, consumer discretionary, consumer staples, financial services, technology, utilities, health care, energy, telecommunications, real estate and basic materials. The Company’s alternative investment fund manager is Janus Henderson Fund Management UK Limited.
- Revenue in GBP (TTM)91.68m
- Net income in GBP78.68m
- Incorporated1990
- Employees0.00
- LocationThe European Smaller Companies Trust PLC201 BishopsgateLONDON EC2M 3AEUnited KingdomGBR
- Phone+44 20 7818 1818Fax+44 20 7818 1819
- Websitehttps://www.janushenderson.com/en-gb/investor/product/european-smaller-companies-trust-plc/
Profile
| Management group(s) | Janus Henderson Investors Ltd |
|---|---|
| AIC sector | European Smaller Companies |
| ISIN | GB00BMCF8689 |
| Launch date | 06 Sep 1990 |
| Share type | Ordinary Share |
| Structure | Investment Trust |
| Base currency | GBP |
Objective
The Company seeks capital growth by investing in smaller and medium sized companies which are quoted, domiciled, listed or have operations in Europe (ex UK).
Managed by
| Ollie Beckett, Rory Stokes, Julia Scheufler |
|---|
Management & contract fees
Management fee is 0.55% of net assets up to GBP 800m and 0.45% thereafter. The Performance fee is calculated as 15% of the outperformance above the benchmark. The Agreement is terminable on six months notice.
Peer analysis
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Institutional shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % Held |
|---|---|---|
| Allspring Global Investments LLCas of 27 Mar 2024 | 55.59m | 13.94% |
| City of London Investment Management Co. Ltd.as of 06 Jun 2024 | 19.73m | 4.95% |
| Lazard Asset Management LLCas of 09 Jan 2020 | 10.09m | 2.53% |
| Investec Wealth & Investment Ltd.as of 06 Jan 2020 | 9.74m | 2.44% |
| 1607 Capital Partners LLCas of 01 Jun 2024 | 7.93m | 1.99% |
| Evelyn Partners Investment Management LLPas of 01 Jun 2024 | 7.91m | 1.98% |
| UBS Financial Services, Inc.as of 01 Jun 2024 | 7.63m | 1.91% |
| J. M. Finn & Co. Ltd.as of 01 Jun 2024 | 6.65m | 1.67% |
| Hargreaves Lansdown Asset Management Ltd.as of 01 Jun 2024 | 6.26m | 1.57% |
| Rathbones Investment Management Ltd.as of 01 Jun 2024 | 6.15m | 1.54% |
