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Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC
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Rating:70Outperform
Price Target:
1,729.00 p
â–¼(-2.54% Downside)
Action:Upgraded
Date:12/30/25
The score is driven mainly by solid financial strength (conservative leverage and generally strong profitability/cash flow) tempered by high earnings volatility. Technicals are supportive with an established uptrend, while valuation is reasonable but not especially cheap. Ongoing share buybacks add a modest positive tailwind.
Positive Factors
Financial Stability
A strong balance sheet with no debt and high equity ratio indicates robust financial health, providing flexibility for future investments and growth.
Negative Factors
Profitability Challenges
Negative EBIT margin indicates operational inefficiencies, which could hinder profitability and growth if not addressed.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Financial Stability
A strong balance sheet with no debt and high equity ratio indicates robust financial health, providing flexibility for future investments and growth.
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Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC (ASL) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
£1.31B
Dividend Yield3.48%
Average Volume (3M)284.38K
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.9
Beta (1Y)1.07
Revenue Growth-8.30%
EPS Growth45.35%
CountryUK
EmployeesN/A
SectorGeneral
Sector StrengthN/A
IndustryAsset Management
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)N/A
Shares Outstanding76,425,606
10 Day Avg. Volume177,396
30 Day Avg. Volume284,384
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.39
Price to Book (P/B)0.92
Price to Sales (P/S)8.27
P/FCF Ratio29.85
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Plc is a closed-end equity investment vehicle overseen by Aberforth Partners LLP. This trust primarily allocates capital to publicly traded companies across diverse sectors within the United Kingdom's equity marke...
How the Company Makes Money
ASL does not generate revenue by selling goods or services; instead, it is an investment vehicle whose economic returns come from its investment portfolio. The trust makes money for shareholders primarily through (1) capital appreciation: increase...
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
62
Positive
Balance Sheet
78
Positive
Cash Flow
70
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 142.98M | 155.40M | 169.16M | 116.24M | 110.09M | 371.13M |
| Gross Profit | 124.33M | 142.74M | 170.99M | 105.27M | 98.46M | 371.19M |
| EBITDA | 20.41M | 100.76M | 158.06M | 103.33M | 0.00 | 368.46M |
| Net Income | 90.74M | 96.23M | 151.59M | 99.04M | -156.76M | 367.53M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 1.48B | 1.47B | 1.50B | 1.37B | 1.33B | 1.56B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 4.90M | 5.14M | 1.35M | 2.73M | 1.67M | 3.42M |
| Total Debt | 89.71M | 74.97M | 103.91M | 71.84M | 74.97M | 86.41M |
| Total Liabilities | 90.93M | 75.31M | 104.21M | 72.15M | 75.20M | 87.31M |
| Stockholders Equity | 1.39B | 1.39B | 1.40B | 1.30B | 1.25B | 1.47B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 43.33M | 43.04M | 43.67M | 46.16M | 42.63M | 25.86M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 43.33M | 43.04M | 43.67M | 46.16M | 42.63M | 25.86M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 53.85M | 91.59M | -19.11M | 14.86M | 34.59M | 4.10M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -97.00M | -130.84M | -25.95M | -59.95M | -78.97M | -29.51M |
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC Technical Analysis
Positive
1774.00
Price Trends
1718.37
Positive
1644.04
Positive
1596.22
Positive
Market Momentum
12.07
Positive
48.69
Neutral
26.73
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GB:ASL, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 1774 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1754.00, above the 50-day MA of 1718.37, and above the 200-day MA of 1596.22, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 12.07 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 48.69 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 26.73 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for GB:ASL.
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (55)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
83 Outperform | £232.37M | 14.47 | 14.29% | 7.02% | 0.66% | 11.49% | |
75 Outperform | £63.33M | 15.93 | 3.94% | 8.13% | -24.76% | -24.84% | |
70 Outperform | £1.31B | 14.92 | 6.52% | 3.48% | -8.30% | 45.35% | |
64 Neutral | £47.30M | 11.43 | 9.96% | ― | 7.46% | 6.36% | |
58 Neutral | £298.49M | 6.33 | 12.89% | ― | ― | ― | |
55 Neutral | $6.65B | 3.83 | -15.92% | 6.20% | 10.91% | 7.18% |
* General Sector Average
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241.19
16.35%
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Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Continues Share Buybacks to Manage Capital
Positive
Jul 29, 2026
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc has executed a market purchase of 28,000 of its own Ordinary shares on 29 July 2026 under an authority granted at its March 2026 annual general meeting. The shares were bought at 1,718.9286 pence each and have...
Business Operations and StrategyDividends
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Declares Interim Dividend for 2026
Positive
Jul 28, 2026
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc, an investment trust specialising in UK smaller companies, continues to position itself as a vehicle for investors seeking diversified exposure to this segment of the equity market. Managed by Aberforth Partne...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackDividendsFinancial Disclosures
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust lifts interim payout as it outpaces small-cap benchmark
Positive
Jul 28, 2026
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust reported a net asset value total return of 5.5% and a share price total return of 6.5% for the six months to 30 June 2026, comfortably ahead of its benchmark’s 1.8% gain despite a challenging backdrop that i...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Continues Share Buybacks to Manage Capital
Positive
Jul 27, 2026
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc, a UK investment trust specialising in small-cap equities, provides shareholders access to a professionally managed portfolio of British smaller companies. The trust targets long-term capital growth by exploit...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Continues Share Buyback Programme
Positive
Jul 24, 2026
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc has executed a market purchase of 22,000 of its own ordinary shares at a price of 1,722.3485p per share under a previously granted authority. Following the cancellation of these shares, the trust now has 77,14...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Continues Share Buybacks to Manage Capital
Positive
Jul 23, 2026
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc has executed a market purchase of 30,000 of its own ordinary shares on 23 July 2026, paying 1,725.3643p per share and cancelling the repurchased stock. This latest transaction reduces the number of ordinary sh...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Continues Share Buyback Programme
Positive
Jul 21, 2026
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc has executed a market purchase of 30,000 of its own ordinary shares on 21 July 2026, paying 1,733.8713 pence per share under the buyback authority granted at its March 2026 AGM. Following the cancellation of t...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Continues Share Buyback Programme
Positive
Jul 20, 2026
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc has used its share buyback authority, granted at its March 2026 annual meeting, to purchase 7,500 ordinary shares on 20 July 2026 at 1,732.80 pence per share, with the shares subsequently cancelled. Following ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Continues Share Buybacks to Manage Capital
Positive
Jul 15, 2026
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc has executed a market purchase and cancellation of 15,000 of its own ordinary shares on July 15, 2026, at a price of 1,726.4392p per share, under the buyback authority granted at its March 5, 2026 annual gener...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Boosts Buyback, Cancels More Shares
Positive
Jul 14, 2026
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc has executed a market purchase of 7,000 of its own ordinary shares, authorised at its 5 March 2026 annual general meeting, at a price of 1,701.4155 pence per share. These shares have been cancelled, leaving 77...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Continues Share Buybacks Under AGM Authority
Positive
Jul 13, 2026
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc has repurchased 16,000 of its own ordinary shares on 13 July 2026 at a price of 1,704.75p per share under the buyback authority granted at its March 2026 AGM. Following this latest transaction and cancellation...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Continues Share Buyback Programme
Positive
Jul 10, 2026
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc has executed a market purchase of 30,000 of its own ordinary shares on 10 July 2026, at a price of 1,688.00p per share. Following the cancellation of these shares, the trust now has 77,298,105 ordinary shares ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Continues Share Buybacks, Reducing Share Count
Positive
Jul 8, 2026
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC has executed a market purchase of 26,000 of its own ordinary shares on 8 July 2026, paying 1,678.4342p per share and cancelling the stock immediately. This transaction reduces the number of ordinary shares in ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Boosts Buybacks, Cuts Share Count
Positive
Jul 7, 2026
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc has executed a market purchase of 30,000 of its own ordinary shares at 1,697.2191 pence per share, under an authority granted by shareholders at its March 2026 annual meeting. The shares have been cancelled, l...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Continues Share Buyback Programme
Positive
Jul 2, 2026
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc has executed a market purchase of 6,000 of its own ordinary shares on 2 July 2026, paying 1,666.10p per share and cancelling them following the transaction. This latest buyback brings the total number of share...
Financial DisclosuresRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Confirms Full Disclosure After Closed Period
Positive
Jul 1, 2026
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc has confirmed that, following the announcement of its post-period-end net asset value, all information held by its directors and the entity during the closed period prior to its six-month results to 30 June 20...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Continues Share Buybacks to Support Investor Value
Positive
Jun 30, 2026
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC has repurchased 25,000 of its own ordinary shares on 30 June 2026 under the authority granted at its March annual general meeting, paying 1,631.60p per share and cancelling the stock to reduce the number of sh...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Continues Share Buybacks Under AGM Authority
Positive
Jun 29, 2026
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc has executed a market purchase of 25,000 of its own ordinary shares at a price of 1,630.9280p per share, under the share buyback authority granted at its 5 March 2026 annual general meeting. Following this lat...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Continues Share Buybacks, Reducing Share Count
Positive
Jun 26, 2026
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc has repurchased 10,000 of its own ordinary shares on 26 June 2026 at a price of 1,616.00p per share, using the buyback authority granted at its March 2026 annual general meeting. This transaction reduces the n...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Continues Share Buyback Programme
Positive
Jun 25, 2026
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc has executed a market purchase of 15,000 of its own ordinary shares at 1,623.00p per share, using the authority granted at its March 2026 AGM. Following cancellation of these shares, the company will have 77,4...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Continues Share Buyback Programme
Positive
Jun 24, 2026
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc has executed a market buyback of 10,000 ordinary shares at 1,594.00p per share under the authority granted at its March 2026 AGM. Following this transaction and cancellation, the company now has 77,490,105 ord...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Continues Share Buyback and Cancellation
Positive
Jun 23, 2026
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc has executed a market purchase of 5,000 of its own ordinary shares at a price of 1,595.00p per share, using the authority granted at its March 2026 annual general meeting. These shares have been cancelled, red...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust to Enter Closed Period While Continuing Share Buybacks
Positive
Jun 23, 2026
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc has announced that it will enter a regulatory closed period from 27 June 2026, lasting until the release of its financial results for the six months ending 30 June 2026. This step aligns the trust with market ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Buys Back 18,000 Shares Under AGM Authority
Positive
Jun 19, 2026
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc has repurchased 18,000 of its own ordinary shares on 19 June 2026 at a price of 1,636.4444p per share, under the share buyback authority granted at its March 2026 annual general meeting. Following this transac...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Continues Share Buyback Programme
Positive
Jun 18, 2026
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc has executed a market purchase of 30,000 of its own ordinary shares at a price of 1,633.5841p per share, under the share buyback authority granted at its March 2026 annual general meeting. Following this lates...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Continues Share Buybacks to Manage Capital Base
Positive
Jun 17, 2026
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc has repurchased 30,000 of its own ordinary shares on 17 June 2026 at a price of 1,641.00p per share, under the authority granted at its March 2026 annual general meeting. Following this latest buyback and canc...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Continues Share Buybacks to Enhance Shareholder Value
Positive
Jun 16, 2026
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc, a UK investment trust specialising in small-cap equities, is managed by Aberforth Partners LLP and offers investors access to a diversified portfolio of smaller UK-listed companies. The trust targets long-ter...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Continues Share Buyback Programme
Positive
Jun 15, 2026
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc has executed a market purchase of 25,000 of its own ordinary shares at a price of 1,651.20p per share under an existing buyback authority. Following the cancellation of these shares, the company will have 77,6...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Continues Share Buybacks Under AGM Authority
Positive
Jun 12, 2026
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc has executed a market purchase of 15,000 of its own ordinary shares on 12 June 2026, at a price of 1,639.1244p per share, under the share buyback authority granted at its March 2026 AGM. Following this transac...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Continues Share Buybacks to Manage Capital Base
Positive
Jun 11, 2026
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc has executed a market repurchase of 15,000 of its own ordinary shares on 11 June 2026 at a price of 1,604.00p per share, under the authority granted at its March 2026 annual meeting. Following the cancellation...
Business Operations and Strategy
New Research Spotlights Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust’s Value Approach
Positive
Jun 11, 2026
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC, a UK-focused small-cap investment trust, is managed with a value-driven approach that concentrates on deeply discounted smaller companies. The trust offers investors exposure to a specialised segment of the U...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Buys Back 25,000 Shares Under Ongoing Repurchase Programme
Positive
Jun 10, 2026
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust has executed a market purchase of 25,000 of its own ordinary shares at 1,589.9768p per share, under an authority granted at its March 2026 AGM. Following the cancellation of these shares, the company will have 77,...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Continues Share Buybacks to Manage Capital
Positive
Jun 9, 2026
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc has executed a market purchase of 25,000 of its own ordinary shares at a price of 1,594.80 pence per share, under the existing authority granted by shareholders at the March 2026 annual general meeting. Follow...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Continues Share Buybacks to Manage Capital
Positive
Jun 8, 2026
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc has executed a market purchase of 40,000 of its own ordinary shares at a price of 1,598.50p per share, under the buyback authority granted at its March 2026 AGM. After this transaction and the cancellation of ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Continues Share Buyback Programme
Positive
Jun 5, 2026
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc has executed a market purchase of 15,000 of its own ordinary shares at 1,611.74p per share, under an authority granted at its March 2026 annual general meeting. Following the cancellation of these shares, the ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Continues Share Buybacks to Manage Capital
Positive
Jun 4, 2026
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc, a UK investment trust specializing in smaller company equities, is managed by Aberforth Partners LLP and offers investors focused access to the UK smaller-cap segment. The trust seeks to deliver long-term ret...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Continues Share Buyback Programme
Positive
Jun 3, 2026
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc, an investment trust specialising in UK smaller companies and managed by Aberforth Partners LLP, operates within the investment management sector to give investors focused exposure to small-cap equities. The t...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Continues Share Buybacks to Enhance Value
Positive
Jun 1, 2026
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc has repurchased 25,000 of its own ordinary shares on 1 June 2026 at a price of 1,622.20p per share, under the authority granted at its March 2026 AGM. Following this transaction and cancellation, 77,834,605 or...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Continues Share Buyback Programme
Positive
May 29, 2026
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc has executed a market purchase of 25,000 of its own ordinary shares at a price of 1,627.838p per share, using the buyback authority granted at its March 2026 annual general meeting. Following this transaction ...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Updates Total Voting Rights and Share Capital
Neutral
May 29, 2026
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc reported that, as of 29 May 2026, its issued share capital comprises 77,859,605 ordinary shares of 1 pence each, all carrying voting rights and with no shares held in treasury. The updated share capital and vo...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Expands and Extends Borrowing Facilities
Positive
May 29, 2026
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust has refinanced and expanded its unsecured revolving credit facility with The Royal Bank of Scotland International to £150 million, up from £130 million, with a new three-year commitment effective from Ju...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Continues Share Buyback Programme
Positive
May 28, 2026
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc has repurchased 15,000 of its own ordinary shares on 28 May 2026 at a price of 1,617.6667p per share, under the share buyback authority granted at its March 2026 AGM. Following this latest transaction and canc...
Stock Buyback
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Tightens Share Base with Latest Buyback
Positive
May 26, 2026
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc has repurchased 25,000 of its own ordinary shares on 26 May 2026 under the authority granted at its 5 March 2026 AGM, paying 1,623.328 pence per share. Following this latest buyback and cancellation, the trust...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Continues Share Buybacks Under AGM Mandate
Positive
May 19, 2026
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc has executed a buyback of 35,000 of its own ordinary shares on 19 May 2026, at a price of 1,542.0714p per share, under the share repurchase authority granted at its March 2026 AGM. This transaction reflects th...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Continues Share Buyback Programme
Positive
May 15, 2026
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc has executed a market purchase of 16,000 of its own ordinary shares at a price of 1,526.00p per share, under the authority granted at its 2026 Annual General Meeting. Following the cancellation of these shares...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Continues Share Buybacks to Support Shareholder Value
Positive
May 14, 2026
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc has continued its share buyback programme, purchasing 20,000 of its own ordinary shares on 14 May 2026 at a price of 1,540.75p per share. Following this transaction, the company will have 78,022,605 ordinary s...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Continues Share Buyback Programme
Positive
May 13, 2026
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc has executed a market purchase of 15,000 of its own ordinary shares at 1,527.6667p per share, under the buyback authority granted at its March 2026 annual meeting. Following cancellation of these shares, the c...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Continues Share Buybacks Under AGM Authority
Positive
May 12, 2026
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc has executed a market purchase of 30,000 of its own ordinary shares on 12 May 2026 at a price of 1,533.7833p per share, under the share buyback authority granted at its March 2026 AGM. Following this transacti...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Continues Share Buybacks to Manage Capital Base
Positive
May 11, 2026
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc has executed a market purchase of 10,000 of its own ordinary shares at 1,554.00p per share under the buyback authority granted at its March 2026 AGM. Following this latest transaction and the cancellation of t...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Continues Share Buybacks Under AGM Authority
Positive
May 8, 2026
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc reported that it has executed a market purchase of 20,000 of its own ordinary shares at a price of 1,559.00p per share, acting under the share buyback authority granted at its March 2026 annual general meeting...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Continues Share Buybacks to Tighten Capital Base
Positive
May 7, 2026
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc has repurchased 35,000 of its own ordinary shares on 7 May 2026 at a price of 1,555.4286p per share, acting under the buyback authority granted at its March 2026 annual general meeting. Following this latest t...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Continues Share Buyback Programme
Positive
May 6, 2026
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc has executed a market purchase of 10,000 of its own ordinary shares at 1,550.00p per share under the buyback authority granted at its March 2026 AGM. Following this transaction and cancellation, the company wi...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Continues Share Buybacks Under AGM Mandate
Positive
May 5, 2026
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc has repurchased 25,000 of its own ordinary shares on 5 May 2026 at a price of 1,537.9840p per share, under the share buyback authority granted at its March 2026 AGM. After cancellation of these shares, the com...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Continues Share Buybacks Under AGM Mandate
Positive
May 1, 2026
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc has executed a market buyback of 22,000 of its own ordinary shares on 1 May 2026 at a price of 1,533.1818 pence per share, under the authority granted at its 5 March 2026 annual general meeting. Following this...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Confirms Total Voting Rights and Share Capital
Neutral
Apr 30, 2026
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc, a UK investment trust specialising in smaller companies, offers shareholders access to a diversified portfolio of small-cap equities through its ordinary shares listed on the market. The trust is structured a...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Continues Share Buyback Programme
Positive
Apr 30, 2026
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc has executed a market purchase of 25,000 of its own ordinary shares at 1,531.00p per share, using the authority granted at its March 2026 AGM. Following this buyback and cancellation, the trust will have 78,20...
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