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Baronsmead Venture Trust Expands Capital Base With New Share Allotment

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  • Baronsmead Venture Trust issued over 5.1 million new shares at an average 55.47p, with trading expected to begin on 26 February 2026.
  • Total voting rights rise to about 432.8 million shares, supporting ongoing capital-raising to back UK growth company investments.
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The latest update is out from Baronsmead Venture ( (GB:BVT) ).

Baronsmead Venture Trust has issued 5,114,507 new ordinary shares at an average price of 55.47 pence as part of its ongoing fundraising offer launched with Baronsmead Second Venture Trust. The new shares, which will rank pari passu with existing stock, are expected to be admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange’s main market around 26 February 2026, expanding the register and potentially broadening the investor base.

Following this allotment, the company will have 495,395,022 ordinary shares in issue, of which 62,612,492 are held in treasury, giving a total voting rights figure of 432,782,530 for disclosure purposes. The admission of the new shares, which will be eligible for CREST settlement and issued in registered form, reinforces Baronsmead Venture Trust’s capital-raising efforts to support continued investment activity in its portfolio of UK growth companies.

More about Baronsmead Venture

Baronsmead Venture Trust plc is a UK-listed venture capital trust that provides investors with access to a diversified portfolio of unquoted and AIM-quoted growth companies. The trust targets capital growth and income by backing smaller UK businesses, offering tax-efficient exposure to the venture and growth capital segment of the market.

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