CC JAPAN INCOME & GROWTH TRUST PLC

Fund Information / Factsheet • Apr 10, 2025

CC JAPAN INCOME & GROWTH TRUST PLC Factsheet as at 31 March 2025

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Investment Objective

To provide shareholders with dividend income combined with capital growth, mainly through investment in equities listed or quoted in Japan.

Portfolio Exposure	Number of stocks	%
Dividend Growth	29	89.1
Special Situations	6	19.1
Stable Yield	3	11.0
Total	38	119.2

Dividend (pence per share) – Year End October
Dividends Declared	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018		2017 2016
Jun/Jul	1.60	1.55	1.40	1.40	1.40	1.40	1.25	1.15	1.00
Jan/Feb	3.85	3.75	3.50	3.35	3.20	3.10	2.50	2.30	2.00
Total	5.45	5.30	4.90	4.75	4.60	4.50	3.75	3.45	3.00

Discrete Performance – (%) Full Calendar Year(1)
Total Return	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019
Ord Share Price	8.45	23.01	1.79	12.39	-9.09	10.79
NAV (cum income)	12.96	17.39	-0.51	10.79	1.23	20.93
TOPIX TR in GBP	10.53	12.76	-4.60	2.22	9.49	15.65

Cumulative Performance (%)(1)
Total Return	1 month	CYTD	1 year	3 years	5 years	Inception
Ord Share Price	-2.98	-2.04	-7.68	24.08	91.07	131.69
NAV (cum income)	-2.27	-2.02	-4.50	29.23	86.38	157.35
TOPIX TR in GBP	-1.76	-1.75	-2.13	21.66	48.32	105.66

Source: Independent NAVs are calculated daily by Frostrow Capital LLP (by Apex Listed Companies Services (UK) Limited pre 31.12.24). From January 2021 Total Return performance details shown are net NAV to NAV returns (including current financial year revenue items) with gross dividends re-invested. Prior to January 2021 Total Return performance details shown were net NAV to NAV returns (excluding current financial year revenue items) with gross dividends re-invested. Ordinary Share Price period returns displayed are calculated as Total Return on a Last price to Last price basis. Past performance may not be a reliable guide to future performance. The price of investments and the income from them may fall as well as rise and investors may not get back the full amount invested. All figures are in GBP or sterling adjusted based on a midday FX rate consistent with the valuation point. Inception date 15 December 2015. Investments denominated in foreign currencies expose investors to the risk of loss from currency movements as well as movements in the value, price or income derived from the investments themselves and some of the investments referred to herein may be derivatives or other products which may involve different and more complex risks as compared to listed securities.

Net Asset Value	£266.0m
Market Value	£241.2m
No. Ordinary Shares in issue	134,730,610
Launch date	Dec 2015
NAV per Ordinary Share cum Income GBP	197.44
NAV per Ordinary Share ex Income GBP	194.86
Ordinary Share Price GBP	179.00
Premium (Discount)	(9.3%)
Dividends Paid	Aug & Mar
Dividend Yield	3.0%(2)
Active Share	80.3%(3)
Financial Calendar Year End	31 October
Company Fees:
Ongoing charges ratio (OCR) per year (31.10.24)	1.03%(4)
Annual Management Fee	0.75%(5)
AIFMD Exposure Calculation:
Gross	123.3 (% NAV)
Commitment	123.1 (% NAV)
Company Codes:
ISIN - Ordinary Share	GB00BYSRMH16
Sedol - Ordinary Share	BYSRMH1 GB

Bloomberg - Ordinary Share CCJI LN

(1) Source: Frostrow Capital LLP.

(2) The yield is calculated using the actual dividends declared during the past 12 months and the closing Ordinary Share price as at the date of this factsheet.

(3) Source: Frostrow Capital LLP.

(4) Source: Latest published Interim/Annual Report. This is rounded to 2 decimal places. (5) The management fee is calculated on a tiered basis of 0.75% per annum on the first £300 million of net assets and 0.60% on net assets in excess of £300 million.

CC JAPAN INCOME & GROWTH TRUST PLC Factsheet as at 31 March 2025

Top 10 Holdings
Holding	%
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial	6.6
Nintendo	6.3
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial	5.7
SoftBank Corp	5.4
Tokio Marine	5.4
SBI Japan	4.9
ITOCHU	4.8
Tokyo Metro	4.7
Shin-Etsu Chemical	4.3
Mitsubishi	4.0
Total	52.1

Commentary

The Net Asset Value of the CC Japan Income & Growth Trust fell by -2.98% during March whilst the Topix TR Index in GBP fell by -1.76% for the same period. Over the month, the performance of the Japanese equity market was notably influenced by announcements from US President Trump and his administration regarding a policy of introducing tariffs on imported goods to address the perceived historical 'unfair' trade imbalances between the US and its trading partners. The uncertainty this created, particularly in the run up to the proclaimed 'Liberation Day' on April 2nd, has resulted in greater short-term market volatility.

The offensive on global trade by the US has left the rest of the world with a tough decision on how to respond. The reciprocal tariff of 24% imposed on exports from Japan was a negative surprise. High non-tariff barriers (such as regulations and product standards) and the Yen's depreciation, long viewed as issues by the current administration, are the factors considered in justification for this adjustment. This punitive tariff followed the previously announced 25% on auto industry exports which comprise the majority of Japan's trade imbalance with the US. Policy uncertainty has increased in the short term as a result, and we await developments on retaliatory measures and negotiations aimed at softening or removing these direct tariffs. Even before considering how companies might respond individually to address the issue, analysis highlights the relatively modest negative impact these tariffs will have on Japanese exports in aggregate and the knock-on effect to domestic economic growth. However, with many of Japan's other trading partners suffering even higher tariffs, the most prominent concern is the secondary effects of an expected slowdown in global economic activity on the Japanese corporate sector. Developments in the near term will be monitored closely.

One consideration in the coming days, weeks and months is the response of the Japanese authorities and, significantly, the Bank of Japan (BoJ) who have been very clear up to this point under the stewardship of Governor Ueda, about their intention to normalise monetary policy. At the end of the month, we had the opportunity to meet a senior official of the BoJ, who highlighted the most important factors in their policy framework and observations of current trends. One clear conclusion is the belief that both corporates and households in Japan are increasingly accepting of the evident dynamics of inflation and therefore reassessing their financial behaviour of the past. With this transition away from deflation apparent, the BoJ will continue to focus on raising the policy rate periodically and taking time after each increase to assess the impact. External factors are a consideration, but the intent remains.

The talk of tariffs has distracted from any immediate focus on the long-term benefits of the ongoing corporate governance improvements. These have been the consistent foundation for the improving investment opportunity in Japan and have supported the market through varying economic, geopolitical and financial conditions in recent years. A new report by Nomura Securities details the strong aggregate shareholder return delivered by the corporate sector in the fiscal year just ended (March 2025). Total dividends increased by over 13% to Y22.7trn complimented by an aggregate share buyback total of Y16.0trn (up 71.5% y/y). The gradual uptrend in dividend payout warrants attention and is driven by a broadening of higher distribution levels. Growth in both dividend and buybacks are expected again this year.

Top 10 Sectors

Holding	%
Chemicals	18.4
Banks	15.1
Info & Communications	10.1
Electrical Appliances	10.1
Other Products	9.4
Wholesale	8.9
Insurance	8.8
Retail Trade	8.5
Other Financing Business	6.9
Securities & Commodities	4.9
Total	101.1

Company Information

Launch date:	15 December 2015
AIC sector:	Japan

Fund manager: Richard Aston

Directors:

June Aitken (Chair), Craig Cleland, Kate Cornish-Bowden, John Charlton-Jones

Portfolio Manager: Chikara Investments LLP

AIFM, Administrator & Company

Secretary: Frostrow Capital LLP (effective 1 January 2025)

Company Broker: Peel Hunt

Depositary & Custodian:

Northern Trust Investor Services Limited

Company Website:

www.ccjapanincomeandgrowthtrust.com

This financial promotion is issued by Frostrow Capital LLP which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA").

How to Contact Us

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Tel.: 0203 008 4910 Fax: 0203 043 8889

Website: www.frostrow.com Email: info@frostrow.com

Key Risks

Liquidity risk – The Company may encounter difficulties in disposing of assets at their fair price due to adverse market conditions leading to limited liquidity.

Credit and counterparty risks – the Company may be exposed to credit and counterparty risks in relation to the securities and counterparties it invests in and with whom it transacts.

Concentration risk – The Company holds a limited number of investments. If one of these falls in value, it can have a greater impact on the Company's value than if the Company held a larger number of investments.

Currency risk – Investing in assets in a currency other than your own exposes the value of your investment to exchange rate fluctuations.

Derivatives – the Company may use derivatives as investments or to manage the risk profile of the Company. Their use may increase the risk of losses as well as enhance potential gains as compared to funds that do not use derivatives.

Sustainability Risk - Environmental, social and governance events or conditions could occur that have an adverse impact on the value of the Fund's investments, either directly, or by contributing to the impact or materiality of other risks.

The Company's prospectus gives you further details about all the risks for this investment trust – see under "Important Information" for how to obtain a copy.

Target Market - The Company is suitable for investors seeking an investment that aims to deliver total returns over the longer term (at least five years), is compatible with the needs for retail clients, professional clients and eligible counterparties, and is eligible for all distribution channels. The Company may not be suitable for investors who are concerned about short-term volatility and performance, have low or no risk tolerance or are looking for capital protection, who are seeking a guaranteed or regular income, or a predictable return profile. The Company does not offer capital protection.

Value Assessment -The AIFM has conducted an annual Value Assessment on the Company in line with Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) rules set out in the Consumer Duty regulation. The Assessment focuses on the nature of the product, including benefits received and its quality, limitations that are part of the product, expected total costs to clients and target market considerations. Within this, the assessment considers quality of services, performance of the Company (against both benchmark and peers), total fees (including management fees and entry and exit fees as applicable to the Company), and also considers whether vulnerable consumers are able to receive fair value from the product.

Chikara Investments LLP, as AIFM prior to 1 January 2025, concluded that the Company is providing value based on the above assessment.

Important Information

The Key Information Document and the latest Annual Report of the Company are available on the Company's website: www.ccjapanincomeandgrowthtrust.com. All data as at 31.03.2025 unless stated otherwise.

This factsheet is to provide you summary information about the Company and should not be taken as advice or a recommendation to buy or sell its shares. If you are unsure of the suitability of this product for your investment needs, please contact a financial adviser. The value of the Company's ordinary shares will fluctuate. The price of the ordinary shares in the Company is determined by market supply and demand. The price of the ordinary shares may be different to the net assets of the Company.

The Company may enter into long only contracts for difference or equity swaps for gearing and efficient portfolio management purposes. It may also use borrowing to seek to enhance investment returns. This will exaggerate market movements both up and down. Generally gearing, through borrowings and/or entering into long only contracts for difference or equity swaps, will not exceed the net asset value by more than 20% at the time of drawdown of the relevant borrowings or entering into the relevant transaction, as appropriate. Where the Company utilises such instruments, it is likely to take a credit risk with regard to the parties with whom it trades and may also bear the risk of settlement default.

Past performance is no guarantee of future performance. You should note that your capital is at risk with this investment, and you may get back less than you invested. All information and research material provided herein is subject to change and this document does not purport to provide a complete description of the funds, securities or other investments or markets referred to or the performance thereof. All expressions of opinion are subject to change without notice.

Shareholders should read the Company's product documentation before investing, including the latest Report and Accounts, the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive Disclosure Document and the latest prospectus and Annual Report of the Company as they contain important information regarding the Company, including charges, tax and specific risk warnings and will form the basis of the investment.