Dividend
- Second (and final) interim dividend of 31 pence per share brings total dividend declared for the year to 58.0 pence per share, or £34.7 million, 3 pence per share ahead of guidance and an 8 per cent increase on 2024.
- The Group is committed to maintaining a progressive dividend policy
Other Financial Highlights
- 2025 marked another strong year of returns for the Investment Company, extending its robust long-term track record. Balance sheet investments performed in line with expectations generating income of £32.9 million in addition to contributing to share buybacks of £6.6 million and dividends paid of £32.8 million.
- Total Assets Under Management ("AUM") increased by 30 per cent to £7.1 billion (FY 2024: £5.4 billion)
- Fee-paying AUM grew 32 per cent to £5.2 billion (FY 2024: £4.0 billion)
- Flagship fundraises in both Private Equity and Private Credit significantly outperforming target
- Group Profit After Tax up 14 per cent to £56.6 million (FY 2024: £49.6 million)
- Asset Management share of net revenues increased to 71 per cent (FY2024: 68 per cent)
