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HgCapital Trust shares rise despite dip in net asset value

7th Nov 2024 14:10

(Alliance News) - HgCapital Trust PLC's share price rose in the third quarter, backed by growth in its core investments despite currency pressures.

During the three months ending September 30, the London-based investment vehicle, which invests in private software and services companies, saw its share price increase by 6.6%, narrowing the discount to its net asset value from 7% to 1%. Year-to-date, its share price has risen by 20%.

HgCapital's net asset value declined by 0.9% over the quarter, primarily due to "adverse" foreign exchange movements. At quarter-end, the net asset value per share stood at GBP5.21, with total net assets of GBP2.4 billion.

HgCapital shares were up 1.0% at 521.08 pence in London on Thursday afternoon.

The company attributed its long-term performance to its top 20 investments, which make up 76% of the portfolio. These investments reported 20% growth in sales and a 24% rise in earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation over the past year, with Ebitda margins reaching 34%.

HgCapital reported GBP420 million in available resources, including an undrawn GBP312 million bank facility, and GBP720 million - 30% of net asset value - in committed capital for investment over the next three to four years. Third-quarter investments totalled GBP213 million, with co-investments now comprising 10% of the portfolio, up from 5% at the start of the year.

By Eva Castanedo, Alliance News reporter

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