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About the company
Aberdeen UK Smaller Companies Growth Trust plc, formerly abrdn UK Smaller Companies Growth Trust plc, is a United Kingdom-based investment trust. The investment objective of the Company is to achieve long-term capital growth by investment in United Kingdom-quoted smaller companies. The Company invests in a diversified portfolio consisting mainly of United Kingdom-quoted smaller companies. The portfolio normally comprises between 50-60 holdings. Its portfolio will not exceed over 5% of total assets at the time of acquisition. The Company invests in various sectors, such as chemicals, industrial metals and mining, consumer services, household goods and home construction, leisure goods, media, travel and leisure, consumer staples, energy, finance, healthcare, industrial, real estate, technology, and telecommunications. abrdn Fund Managers Limited is the alternative investment fund manager of the Company. abrdn Investment Management Limited is the investment manager of the Company.
- Revenue in GBP (TTM)22.86m
- Net income in GBP17.14m
- Incorporated1993
- Employees0.00
- LocationAberdeen UK Smaller Cos Growth Trust plc280 BishopsgateLONDON EC2M 4AGUnited KingdomGBR
- Websitehttps://www.aberdeeninvestments.com/en-gb/ausc/about-us/company-details
Profile
| Management group(s) | abrdn Fund Managers Limited |
|---|---|
| AIC sector | UK Smaller Companies |
| ISIN | GB0002959582 |
| Launch date | 19 Aug 1993 |
| Share type | Ordinary Share |
| Structure | Investment Trust |
| Base currency | GBP |
Objective
To achieve its investment objective by investing in a diversified portfolio consisting mainly of UK-quoted smaller companies. The portfolio will normally comprise between 50-60 holdings representing the Investment Manager's highest conviction investment ideas. In order to reduce risk in the Company without compromising flexibility, no holding within the portfolio should exceed 5% of total assets at the time of acquisition.
Managed by
| Abby Glennie, Amanda Yeaman |
|---|
Management & contract fees
With effect from 1 April 2025, the Company's management fee will continue to be charged on a tiered basis, but at reduced rates of 0.60% per annum on the first £200 million of the Net Asset Value ('NAV') and 0.55% on NAV above this figure.
Peer analysis
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Institutional shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % Held |
|---|---|---|
| Interactive Investor Services Ltd.as of 03 Nov 2025 | 7.97m | 15.34% |
| Brewin Dolphin Ltd.as of 30 Jun 2025 | 4.53m | 8.72% |
| AJ Bell Securities Ltd.as of 30 Jun 2025 | 3.48m | 6.71% |
| Rathbones Investment Management Ltd.as of 30 Jun 2025 | 2.85m | 5.49% |
| Saba Capital Management LPas of 04 Dec 2025 | 2.58m | 4.96% |
| 1607 Capital Partners LLCas of 30 Jun 2025 | 2.28m | 4.38% |
| Raymond James Wealth Management Ltd. (Investment Management)as of 30 Jun 2025 | 2.09m | 4.02% |
| West Yorkshire Pension Fundas of 30 Jun 2025 | 2.06m | 3.96% |
| Hargreaves Lansdown Fund Managers Ltd.as of 03 Nov 2025 | 2.01m | 3.86% |
| Investec Wealth & Investment Ltd.as of 23 Oct 2024 | 1.26m | 2.43% |
