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Latest filing 2024-12-24 Report Publication Anno…
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About Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc

https://www.aberforth.co.uk/

Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc is an investment trust that invests in a diversified portfolio of small UK-quoted companies. The trust's objective is to achieve a net asset value total return, with dividends reinvested, that exceeds the Deutsche Numis Smaller Companies Index (Excluding Investment Companies) over the long term. It seeks to provide shareholders with long-term growth in both capital and income. The portfolio is managed using a value-based investment philosophy, focusing on companies whose shares are considered to be priced below their intrinsic value.

Recent filings

Filing Released Lang Actions
Kepler Trust Intelligence : New Research
Report Publication Announcement Classification · 99% confidence The document is identified by the RNS Number '1771R' and contains a headline 'Aberforth Smaller Companies : New Research'. The text explicitly states that 'The investment companies team at Kepler Trust Intelligence has produced a new piece of investment bank quality research about the trust...' and provides a link to read the note in full. This structure—a brief announcement on the RNS platform linking to external research—fits the definition of a Report Publication Announcement (RPA). It is not the research itself (which would be an IP or potentially AR/FS if it were the actual report), but the announcement of its availability. The document length is relatively short (4965 chars), supporting the 'announcement' classification over the full report classification, adhering to the 'MENU VS MEAL' rule.
2024-12-24 English
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Plc - Transaction in Own Shares
Transaction in Own Shares Classification · 100% confidence The document explicitly states in the title and body that it concerns the 'Transaction in Own Shares' by Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Plc. It details a 'Market Purchase by the Company of its own Ordinary Shares' on a specific date (December 23, 2024) and specifies the number of shares purchased and the remaining shares in issue. This directly matches the definition for Transaction in Own Shares (Share Repurchase/Issuance), which corresponds to the filing code POS.
2024-12-23 English
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Plc - Statement re Closed Period
Net Asset Value Classification · 98% confidence The document is a short announcement dated December 23, concerning Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Plc entering a 'closed period' starting December 30, 2024, until the release of its annual financial results. It explicitly mentions compliance with Market Abuse Regulation and confirms that the company may continue to buy back its ordinary shares during this period. Since the document is short (1106 chars) and serves as a notification about an upcoming event (the closed period) and ongoing activity (share buybacks) rather than being a full financial report or a formal regulatory filing like a 10-K or AR, it fits best as a general regulatory announcement or notice. Given the specific nature of announcing share buybacks, the 'Transaction in Own Shares' (POS) code is highly relevant, as the text states the company 'may continue to buy back its ordinary shares for cancellation'. Although it is a notification, the core subject matter is the transaction in own shares, making POS a stronger fit than the general RNS, especially since the buyback activity is explicitly mentioned as continuing during the closed period.
2024-12-23 English
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Plc - Net Asset Value(s)
Net Asset Value Classification · 100% confidence The document explicitly states it is providing the "Net Asset Values ('NAVs') per Ordinary Share" for Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc as of a specific date (December 20, 2024). This directly matches the definition for Net Asset Value updates. The document is short and contains the core NAV figures, confirming it is the actual NAV report, not an announcement of one. This corresponds to the 'Net Asset Value (Code: NAV)' filing type.
2024-12-23 English
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Plc - Transaction in Own Shares
Transaction in Own Shares Classification · 100% confidence The document explicitly states in the title and body: "Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Plc - Transaction in Own Shares" and details a "Market Purchase by the Company of its own Ordinary Shares." This directly corresponds to the definition of 'Transaction in Own Shares' (share repurchase/issuance). The filing code for this activity is POS.
2024-12-20 English
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Plc - Net Asset Value(s)
Net Asset Value Classification · 100% confidence The document explicitly states it is providing the "Net Asset Values ('NAVs') per Ordinary Share" for Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Plc as of a specific date (December 19, 2024). This content directly matches the definition for Net Asset Value updates, which is classified as 'NAV'. The document is very short and contains the core NAV figures, confirming it is the actual NAV report, not an announcement of one.
2024-12-20 English

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