Weak Cash Conversion And Collapsing Free Cash FlowOperating cash flow barely covers reported profits and free cash flow plunged ~66% in 2025, indicating earnings are not reliably converting to cash. For an investment trust this heightens dependence on volatile asset sales to fund costs or buybacks and reduces resilience in tighter markets over the medium term.
Material Revenue And Results VolatilityLarge swings in revenue and earnings across recent years show the trust’s performance is highly sensitive to market cycles and portfolio swings. This structural volatility makes forward cash/income expectations unreliable, complicates planning for consistent distributions, and may deter yield-seeking investors over months ahead.
Heightened Macro, Geopolitical And Discount RisksHeightened macro and geopolitical risks are cited as ongoing concerns and can persistently widen the trust’s discount to NAV. Structural pressure on discounts limits the effectiveness of performance gains for shareholders, raises financing/hedging costs, and can constrain long-term capital-raising or buyback strategies.