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About the company
BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust plc is a United Kingdom-based investment trust. The Company's principal activity is portfolio investment. The Company's objective is to achieve long-term capital growth for shareholders through investment mainly in smaller United Kingdom-quoted companies. The Company seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing predominantly in United Kingdom smaller companies which are listed or traded on the London Stock Exchange or on the alternative investment market (AIM). It also invests in securities which are listed overseas but have a secondary United Kingdom quotation. The Company invests in various sectors, including industrials, financials, technology, basic materials, energy, health care, real estate, utilities, consumer discretionary, consumer staples and telecommunications. The Company's investment manager is BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited. The Company's alternative investment fund manager is BlackRock Fund Managers Limited.
- Revenue in GBP (TTM)-25.37m
- Net income in GBP-32.70m
- Incorporated1906
- Employees0.00
- LocationBlackRock Smaller Companies Trust12 Throgmorton AvenueLONDON EC2N 2DLUnited KingdomGBR
- Phone+44 20 7743 3000
- Websitehttps://www.blackrock.com/uk/individual/products/investment-trusts/our-range
Profile
| Management group(s) | BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Ltd. |
|---|---|
| AIC sector | UK Smaller Companies |
| ISIN | GB0006436108 |
| Launch date | 02 May 1906 |
| Share type | Ordinary Share |
| Structure | Investment Trust |
| Base currency | GBP |
Objective
To achieve its investment objective the Company invests predominantly in UK smaller companies with securities admitted to trading on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange. The Company may also invest in securities which are listed overseas but have a secondary UK quotation.
Managed by
| Roland Arnold |
|---|
Management & contract fees
The management fee will be paid at 0.60% in respect of the first GBP 750m of the total assets of Company less current liabilities, reducing to 0.50% thereafter. The Company will no longer pay a performance fee. The contract is terminable on 6 months notice.
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