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Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC
(LSE:ASL)
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Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC Financial Statement Overview
| Breakdown | |||||
| TTM | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income Statement | Total Revenue | ||||
| 278.38M | 154.69M | 114.95M | -153.81M | 371.13M | -215.67M | Gross Profit |
| 261.62M | 154.69M | 105.27M | -165.44M | 358.11M | -225.82M | EBIT |
| 310.24M | -316.00M | 104.42M | -154.88M | 367.53M | -219.15M | EBITDA |
| 47.62M | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | Net Income Common Stockholders |
| 303.79M | 151.59M | 99.04M | -156.76M | 367.53M | -219.20M |
| Balance Sheet | Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | ||||
| 59.00K | 1.35M | 2.73M | 1.67M | 3.42M | 2.96M | Total Assets |
| 1.17B | 1.50B | 1.37B | 1.33B | 1.56B | 1.22B | Total Debt |
| 17.41M | 0.00 | 71.84M | 74.97M | 86.41M | 72.84M | Net Debt |
| 17.35M | -1.35M | 69.11M | 73.31M | 82.99M | 69.88M | Total Liabilities |
| 17.41M | 104.21M | 72.15M | 75.20M | 87.31M | 74.07M | Stockholders Equity |
| 1.15B | 1.40B | 1.30B | 1.25B | 1.47B | 1.15B |
| Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | ||||
| 58.79M | 43.67M | 46.16M | 42.63M | 25.86M | 8.57M | Operating Cash Flow |
| 58.79M | 43.67M | 46.16M | 42.63M | 25.86M | 8.57M | Investing Cash Flow |
| -48.77M | -19.11M | 14.86M | 34.59M | 4.10M | -25.41M | Financing Cash Flow |
| -25.84M | -25.95M | -59.95M | -78.97M | -29.51M | 19.61M |
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC Technical Analysis
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Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC Corporate Events
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC is involved in the financial industry, focusing on investments in smaller companies. The company announced a market purchase of 25,000 of its own ordinary shares at a price of 1,260.48p per share. This transaction is part of the authority granted at their Annual General Meeting to repurchase shares, leading to a total of 451,000 shares being purchased and cancelled under this authority. Following this transaction, 82,208,105 ordinary shares remain in issue.
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC has announced the market purchase and cancellation of 26,000 of its own ordinary shares at a price of 1,307.2115p per share. This transaction is part of a broader strategy authorized at the company’s Annual General Meeting, which has seen a total of 426,000 shares purchased and cancelled, potentially impacting the company’s share value and market perception.
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC announced the repurchase of 20,000 of its own ordinary shares at a price of 1,316.10p per share, as part of its ongoing strategy to manage share capital effectively. This transaction is part of a broader initiative, with a total of 400,000 shares having been purchased and cancelled, which may positively impact shareholder value by reducing the number of shares in circulation.
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC has executed a market purchase of 10,000 of its own ordinary shares at a price of 1,318.35p per share. This transaction is part of a broader strategy authorized at the company’s Annual General Meeting to manage share capital, resulting in a total of 380,000 shares being purchased and cancelled, which may influence the company’s market positioning and shareholder value.
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC announced that as of March 31, 2025, its issued share capital consists of 82,289,105 ordinary shares with voting rights. This information is crucial for shareholders to determine their notification obligations under the FCA’s Disclosure and Transparency Rules, impacting how they manage their interests in the company.
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC has executed a market purchase of 28,000 of its own ordinary shares at a price of 1,319.5714p per share, following the authority granted at its recent Annual General Meeting. This transaction reduces the total number of shares in issue to 82,289,105, reflecting the company’s ongoing strategy to manage its share capital and potentially enhance shareholder value.
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC has executed a market purchase of 35,000 of its own ordinary shares at a price of 1,350.00p per share, as part of its ongoing strategy to manage share capital effectively. This transaction, authorized at the company’s Annual General Meeting, reduces the total number of shares in issue to 82,317,105, indicating a strategic move to potentially enhance shareholder value and optimize the company’s capital structure.
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC announced the purchase and cancellation of 25,000 of its own ordinary shares at a price of 1,344.9675p per share, reducing the total number of shares in issue to 82,352,105. This transaction is part of a broader strategy to manage the company’s share capital, with a total of 307,000 shares purchased and cancelled under the current authority, potentially enhancing shareholder value and optimizing capital structure.
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC announced the repurchase of 25,000 of its own ordinary shares at a price of 1,358.2782p per share, as part of its ongoing share buyback program authorized during the Annual General Meeting. This transaction reduces the total number of shares in circulation to 82,377,105, reflecting the company’s strategy to enhance shareholder value and optimize its capital structure.
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC has executed a market purchase of 30,000 of its own ordinary shares at a price of 1,362.1667p per share, as part of its strategy to manage share capital. This transaction reduces the total number of shares in issue to 82,458,105, reflecting the company’s ongoing efforts to optimize shareholder value through share buybacks.
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC has executed a market purchase of 25,000 of its own ordinary shares at a price of 1,368.00p per share, as part of its share buyback program authorized during the Annual General Meeting. This transaction reduces the total number of shares in issue to 82,488,105, reflecting the company’s ongoing strategy to manage its capital structure and potentially enhance shareholder value.
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC announced the market purchase and cancellation of 30,000 of its own ordinary shares at a price of 1,369.8333p per share. This transaction is part of a broader strategy authorized at the company’s Annual General Meeting to manage share capital and potentially enhance shareholder value by reducing the number of shares in circulation.
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC announced the market purchase of 30,000 of its own ordinary shares at a price of 1,368.00p per share, following the authority granted at its recent Annual General Meeting. This transaction reduces the total number of shares in issue to 82,543,105, reflecting the company’s strategy to manage its share capital and potentially enhance shareholder value.
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC has announced the purchase and cancellation of 15,000 of its own ordinary shares at a price of 1,344.6667p per share, following the authority granted at its Annual General Meeting. This transaction reduces the total number of shares in issue to 82,573,105, reflecting the company’s ongoing strategy to manage its share capital effectively, which may enhance shareholder value.
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC announced the repurchase of 10,000 of its own ordinary shares at a price of 1,341.00p per share, as part of its ongoing strategy to manage share capital. This transaction reduces the total number of shares in issue to 82,588,105, reflecting the company’s commitment to enhancing shareholder value through strategic share buybacks.
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC has executed a market purchase of 25,000 of its own ordinary shares at a price of 1,342.60p each, as part of its strategy to manage share capital. This transaction reduces the total number of shares in issue to 82,598,105, reflecting the company’s ongoing efforts to enhance shareholder value through strategic buybacks.
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC announced the market purchase and cancellation of 25,000 of its ordinary shares at a price of 1,348.00p per share, following the authority granted at their Annual General Meeting. This transaction reduces the total number of shares in issue to 82,623,105, reflecting the company’s strategy to manage its share capital effectively, potentially enhancing shareholder value.
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC announced the market purchase of 25,000 of its own ordinary shares at a price of 1,342.50p per share, following the authority granted at its Annual General Meeting. This transaction is part of a broader strategy to manage the company’s share capital, resulting in a total of 1,575,500 shares being purchased and cancelled under the current authority, leaving 82,659,105 shares in issue.
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC announced the purchase of 40,000 of its own ordinary shares at a price of 1,342.55p per share, as part of its ongoing share buyback program authorized at the Annual General Meeting. This transaction reduces the total number of shares in issue to 82,684,105, reflecting the company’s strategy to enhance shareholder value by reducing share capital.
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC announced the repurchase of 30,000 of its own ordinary shares at a price of 1,359.49p per share, following the authority granted at their Annual General Meeting. This transaction reduces the total number of shares in issue to 82,724,105, reflecting the company’s ongoing strategy to manage its share capital and potentially enhance shareholder value.
As of February 28, 2025, Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC announced that its issued share capital consists of 82,754,105 ordinary shares with voting rights. This update is significant for shareholders who need to calculate their shareholding interests in compliance with the FCA’s Disclosure and Transparency Rules, impacting how they manage their investment positions in the company.
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC has announced the market purchase and cancellation of 20,000 of its own ordinary shares at a price of 1,358.50p per share. This transaction is part of a broader strategy authorized at the company’s annual general meeting to manage its share capital, with 1,480,500 shares purchased and cancelled under this authority, potentially impacting the company’s market positioning and shareholder value.
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC announced the purchase and cancellation of 30,000 of its own ordinary shares at a price of 1,366.6133p per share. This transaction is part of the authority granted at the company’s Annual General Meeting, aiming to manage the company’s capital structure effectively. Following this transaction, 82,774,105 ordinary shares remain in issue, reflecting the company’s ongoing efforts to optimize shareholder value.
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC has executed a market purchase of 25,000 of its own ordinary shares at a price of 1,374.3160p per share, following the authority granted at its Annual General Meeting. This transaction is part of an ongoing strategy to manage the company’s share capital, with a total of 1,430,500 shares purchased and cancelled under the current authority, potentially impacting the company’s market positioning and shareholder value.
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC has executed a market purchase of 35,000 of its own ordinary shares at a price of 1,372.7429p per share. This transaction, authorized at the company’s Annual General Meeting, reduces the total number of shares in issue to 82,829,105, reflecting the company’s strategy to manage its share capital effectively.
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC announced the market purchase of 30,000 of its own ordinary shares at a price of 1,378.70p per share. This transaction is part of a broader strategy authorized at the company’s Annual General Meeting to enhance shareholder value by reducing the number of shares in circulation, which could potentially improve earnings per share and share price stability.
The Board of Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC announced a market purchase of 12,000 of its own ordinary shares at a price of 1,392.00p each, as part of a previously granted authority. This transaction reflects the company’s active engagement in managing its share capital, potentially enhancing shareholder value and optimizing its capital structure.
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC announced the market purchase of 30,000 of its own ordinary shares at a price of 1,391.5667p per share. This transaction reduces the total number of shares in issue to 82,906,105 and is part of a broader strategy under the company’s authority to optimize its capital structure by purchasing and cancelling shares.
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC has announced the market purchase and cancellation of 30,000 Ordinary shares at a price of 1,400.00p per share as part of its share buyback strategy authorized at the company’s Annual General Meeting. This move reduces the total number of shares in circulation to 82,936,105 and is part of a broader strategy by the trust to enhance shareholder value by consolidating its share capital.
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC has announced the purchase and cancellation of 28,000 of its own ordinary shares at a price of 1,399.8143p per share, following the authority granted at its Annual General Meeting. This transaction reduces the total number of shares in issue to 82,966,105, reflecting the company’s ongoing strategy to manage its share capital effectively, which may positively impact shareholder value and market perception.
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC announced the purchase and cancellation of 30,000 ordinary shares as part of its ongoing strategy to manage share capital effectively. This move, authorized at their Annual General Meeting, reflects the company’s commitment to optimizing shareholder value and aligning with its financial management objectives.
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC announced a market purchase and subsequent cancellation of 29,000 of its own ordinary shares at a price of 1,405.6034p per share, as authorized at its annual general meeting. This move reduces the total number of shares in issue to 83,024,105, signaling a strategic decision to potentially enhance shareholder value and optimize its capital structure.
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC announced the market purchase and cancellation of 30,000 of its own ordinary shares at a price of 1,405.58p per share, following the authority granted at its recent Annual General Meeting. This strategic move reduces the total number of shares in circulation to 83,053,105, which could potentially enhance shareholder value by increasing earnings per share and demonstrating confidence in the company’s financial health.
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC, a company involved in market purchases of its own shares, recently executed a buyback of 30,000 ordinary shares at a price of 1,412.2833 pence per share. This action, following the authority granted at the Annual General Meeting, reduces the total number of issued shares to 83,083,105, reflecting an ongoing strategy to manage share capital.
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC announced the acquisition and subsequent cancellation of 25,000 of its ordinary shares at 1,414.80 pence per share, part of an ongoing share buyback initiative authorized at the March 2024 AGM. This move reduces the total number of shares in issue to 83,113,105 and reflects the company’s strategy to enhance shareholder value by adjusting the supply of outstanding shares.
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC has announced a market purchase of 30,000 of its own ordinary shares at a price of 1,410.4767p per share. This transaction demonstrates the company’s strategy to manage its share capital, with implications for its stock market presence, as a total of 1,096,500 ordinary shares have now been purchased and cancelled under the authorized buyback program.
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC has executed a market purchase of 30,000 of its own ordinary shares at a price of 1,408.25p per share, as part of the authority granted during its Annual General Meeting. This transaction, which results in a total of 1,066,500 shares being purchased and cancelled under the existing authority, aims to reduce the number of shares in circulation, potentially enhancing shareholder value and impacting the company’s market positioning.
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC announced a buyback of 25,000 of its own ordinary shares as authorized during its annual general meeting. This move, part of a broader share repurchase strategy, is aimed at enhancing shareholder value and optimizing the company’s capital structure, reducing the total number of shares in circulation.
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC has announced the market purchase and subsequent cancellation of 23,000 of its own ordinary shares at a price of 1,427.1522p per share, as part of its ongoing strategy authorized at the company’s Annual General Meeting. Following this transaction, the total number of shares in issue has decreased, indicating the company’s continued efforts to manage its share capital and potentially enhance shareholder value.
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC has submitted its 2024 Annual Report and Financial Statements to the National Storage Mechanism, making them available for public inspection. This submission includes important documents such as the Notice of AGM and the Form of Proxy, which are also accessible on their website, reflecting the company’s commitment to transparency and regulatory compliance.
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC announced the purchase and cancellation of 20,000 of its ordinary shares at a price of 1,423.05p each, reducing the total number of shares in issue. This move is part of a broader authority to buy back shares, with a total of 988,500 shares purchased and cancelled under this mandate, potentially enhancing shareholder value and improving the company’s stock market performance.
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC has announced the purchase and cancellation of 8,000 of its ordinary shares at a price of 1,416.50p per share, as part of its ongoing strategy to manage capital. Following this transaction, the total number of ordinary shares in issue is reduced to 83,266,105, highlighting the company’s commitment to enhancing shareholder value through strategic buybacks.
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC has executed a market purchase of 30,000 of its own ordinary shares at a price of 1,444.1667 pence per share. This transaction is part of a broader strategy to manage its share capital, as authorized during its Annual General Meeting. Following this purchase, the company has canceled the shares, reducing the total number of shares in issue to 83,274,105, which could potentially enhance shareholder value by increasing the earnings per share.
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC has announced a proposed final dividend of 30.00p per share along with a special dividend of 6.00p per share for the year ending December 31, 2024. The dividends are contingent upon approval at the upcoming AGM and are set to be distributed on March 10, 2025, highlighting the company’s commitment to returning value to its shareholders and potentially enhancing its market appeal.
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC reported a strong performance for the year ending December 31, 2024, with a net asset value total return of 12.1% and a share price total return of 10.7%. The company raised its ordinary dividends by 5.1% and announced a special dividend, reflecting a robust year despite global economic uncertainties. The UK stock market’s renewed interest and high M&A activity contributed significantly to the company’s success. Additionally, the company continued its strategic use of a credit facility for gearing, enhancing investment returns and providing flexibility for share buy-backs.
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC has announced the repurchase of 35,000 of its own ordinary shares at a price of 1,440.5714p per share, following the authorization granted at the company’s Annual General Meeting. This move reduces the number of shares in circulation to 83,304,105, reflecting the company’s strategy to manage its capital effectively and potentially enhance shareholder value.
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC announced the repurchase and cancellation of 25,000 of its ordinary shares at a price of 1,439.60p per share, as part of the authority granted at its Annual General Meeting. This transaction reflects the company’s strategy to manage its share capital efficiently, potentially enhancing shareholder value by reducing the number of shares in circulation.
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC announced a market purchase of 30,000 of its own ordinary shares at a price of 1,418.8667p per share. This transaction is part of the authority granted at the Annual General Meeting, and following this purchase, the company has canceled a total of 870,500 ordinary shares, leaving 83,364,105 shares in issue. This action reflects the company’s ongoing strategy to manage its share capital effectively, which could influence its stock price and shareholder value.
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC announced the repurchase of 27,000 of its own ordinary shares at a price of 1,429.2519p each, as part of an ongoing buyback program authorized by its annual general meeting. This transaction reduces the total number of shares in circulation, potentially increasing the value of remaining shares and reflecting the company’s strategic effort to optimize shareholder value.
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC announced a market purchase of 50,000 of its own ordinary shares at a price of 1,437.574p per share. This transaction is part of a broader buyback strategy authorized at the company’s Annual General Meeting, which has seen a total of 753,500 shares purchased and cancelled. This move is likely aimed at enhancing shareholder value by reducing the number of shares in circulation, potentially increasing earnings per share and improving market perceptions of the company’s financial health.
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC announced the repurchase of 40,000 of its ordinary shares at a price of 1,434.50p per share, as part of its market purchase authority granted during the Annual General Meeting. This transaction reflects the company’s ongoing strategy to manage its share capital effectively, potentially enhancing shareholder value by reducing the number of shares in circulation.
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC has announced a market purchase of 26,000 of its own ordinary shares, priced at 1,438.8846 pence per share. This action follows the authority granted at their Annual General Meeting, reflecting the company’s ongoing strategy to manage its share capital. The total number of ordinary shares canceled under this authority now totals 663,500, leaving 83,571,105 shares in issue. This buyback may impact the company’s stock valuation and signals its confidence in the business’s current valuation.
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC has repurchased 25,000 of its own ordinary shares at a price of 1,422.10 pence per share as part of its ongoing strategy to manage share capital, following authority granted at its Annual General Meeting. This transaction further reduces the number of shares in issue to 83,597,105, which indicates a continued effort to enhance shareholder value and manage the company’s capital structure effectively.
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC has announced a market purchase of its own shares, acquiring 30,000 ordinary shares at a price of 1,413.35p each, as part of a buyback strategy authorized at their Annual General Meeting. This transaction reduces the total number of shares in issue, potentially enhancing shareholder value and reflecting the company’s strategic focus on optimizing capital structure.