30th Jan 2026 11:15
(Alliance News) - ICG Enterprise Trust PLC on Friday increased its dividend guidance as it posted a higher net asset value at the end of the third quarter.
The investor in private companies, primarily in Europe and the US, said NAV per share increased 2.0% to 2,080 pence at the end of October from 2,040p at the end of the second quarter on July 31.
The firm posted a NAV per share total return of 2.4% for the quarter, compared to 6.6% for the FTSE all-share index.
ICG Enterprise Trust reported GBP82 million in total proceeds from realisations in the quarter, with GBP25 million in total new investments, bringing new investments in the year-to-date to GBP138 million.
The trust declared a third quarter dividend of 9p per share and increased its financial year dividend guidance to 39p per share, compared to 36p in financial 2025.
The board reconfirmed that its long-term share buyback programme is intended to operate at any discount to NAV.
The firm said it has "strong momentum" into the fourth quarter, with GBP75 million total proceeds, GBP43 million total new investments and GBP76 million new fund commitments.
Shares in ICG Enterprise Trust were up 0.5% at 1,531.00p on Friday morning in London.
By Michael Hennessey, Alliance News reporter
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