8th Oct 2013 15:12
LONDON (Alliance News) - Henderson Eurotrust PLC Tuesday said its net asset value has increased in the past year, as it announced the resignation of Chairman Mark Tapley.
Henderson Eurotrust said its net asset value was 778.0 pence on July 31, up 34% from last year's 580.2 pence.
Tapley said Nicola Ralston, who was appointed to the board on September 1, would succeed him from the end of March 2014.
Henderson Eurotrust also raised its dividend to 17.0 pence, up from last year's 16.5 pence.
Shareholders enjoyed a 47% total return on share price, according to the company, compared to a 36% performance by its benchmark.
Henderson Eurotrust shares were Tuesday quoted at 759 pence, up 1.5 pence, or 0.2%.
By Samuel Agini; [email protected]; @samuelagini
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