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British Smaller Companies VCT Buys Back Shares and Updates Voting Capital

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  • British Smaller Companies VCT repurchased over two million shares at a discount to net asset value and placed them in treasury.
  • The company’s voting share capital is now 371.35 million shares, resetting the denominator for FCA disclosure calculations by shareholders.
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An update from British Smaller Companies VCT ( (GB:BSV) ) is now available.

British Smaller Companies VCT has repurchased 2,064,513 ordinary shares at 75.27 pence per share, equivalent to 0.55% of its pre-transaction voting rights, and placed them in treasury. The move follows a last reported net asset value of 78.70 pence per share as at 31 December 2025, indicating the buyback was executed at a discount to NAV.

Following the transaction, the company’s issued share capital with voting rights stands at 371,350,925 ordinary shares, while it now holds 41,324,542 shares in treasury. The updated voting share figure will serve as the new reference denominator for shareholders assessing disclosure obligations under the FCA’s Disclosure and Transparency Rules, potentially affecting how investors track and report their holdings.

More about British Smaller Companies VCT

British Smaller Companies VCT plc is a UK-listed venture capital trust that invests in a diversified portfolio of smaller British companies. The trust provides investors with exposure to early-stage and growth businesses while aiming to deliver long-term capital returns and tax-efficient income within the UK small-cap and venture capital market.

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