IN BRIEF: Octopus Apollo VCT NAV falls to 49.1 pence per share
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 GBP12.4 million from GBP24.1 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." Read More