12th Mar 2021 11:56
European Assets Trust PLC - investment firm - Says the sterling net asset value per share total return was 22% for 2020. This compares to 19% for the benchmark, EMIX Smaller European Cos (ex UK) Index. The sterling share price total return was 17% for 2020. The company's net asset value per share grew to 132.75 pence from 116.17p a year earlier. The trust says a dividend of 8.00p per share has been declared for 2021 an increase of 14% from the 2020 dividend. The 2021 dividend will be paid in four equal instalments, with the first interim dividend of 2.0p per share paid in January and further dividends payable in April, July and October.
"Last year we delivered significant growth in shareholder value while providing shareholders with reliable income. We believe the portfolio is now well positioned to continue delivering attractive levels of income and growth," says Chair Jack Perry.
Current stock price: 120.80p, down 0.6% on Friday
Year-to-date change: up 0.5%
By Evelina Grecenko; [email protected]
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