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British Smaller Companies VCT2 Buys Back Shares, Updates Voting Rights

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  • British Smaller Companies VCT2 repurchased 2.48 million shares into treasury at 52.18p.
  • Post-buyback, voting share capital is 342.47 million, refining FCA disclosure thresholds.
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British Smaller Companies VCT2 ( (GB:BSC) ) has issued an announcement.

British Smaller Companies VCT2 plc has repurchased 2,484,587 ordinary shares, representing 0.72% of its prior voting rights, at 52.18 pence per share, and will hold these shares in treasury. Following the transaction, the company’s issued share capital with voting rights stands at 342,471,654 ordinary shares, while it holds 38,696,133 shares in treasury, with the updated voting-share figure serving as the new reference point for investors’ disclosure obligations under FCA transparency rules.

The last reported net asset value was 54.40 pence per share as of 31 December 2025, indicating the buyback was executed at a modest discount to NAV. This buyback may be seen as part of the trust’s ongoing capital management strategy, potentially supporting the share price and providing clarity for shareholders on current voting rights and regulatory reporting thresholds.

More about British Smaller Companies VCT2

British Smaller Companies VCT2 plc is a UK-listed venture capital trust that invests in a portfolio of smaller British companies, providing growth capital and tax-efficient exposure for investors. The trust’s shares trade on the London market, and it actively manages its capital structure through share issuance and buyback activity.

Average Trading Volume: 4,697

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