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Aberdeen UK Smaller Companies Growth Trust plc GBP: Gearing disclosure

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Aberdeen Investment Trusts reported an indicative net gearing ratio (borrowing, net of cash held, used for investment) of 4.2% for Aberdeen UK Smaller Companies Growth Trust plc as at close of business on October 23, 2026.

Key details

  • The 4.2% ratio values debt at par (face value); the ratio with debt at fair value is shown as not applicable.
  • The ratio is calculated in accordance with the recommendations of the Association of Investment Companies, with underlying financial assets valued at fair value using bid prices or, if more appropriate, a last trade basis.

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Aberdeen UK Smaller Cos. Grwth Trst
26 October 2026
 

Net Gearing Ratio

26 October 2026

Aberdeen Investment Trusts announces the indicative net gearing ratio of the following investment companies as at close of business on 23 October 2026, calculated in accordance with the recommendations of the Association of Investment Companies.  Underlying financial assets are valued on a fair value basis using bid prices or, if more appropriate, a last trade basis and debt (net of cash held) is valued at par.

Debt at Par

Debt at Fair Value

Aberdeen UK Smaller Companies Growth Trust plc

Legal Entity Identifier: 213800UUKA68SHSJBE37

Net Gearing Ratio:
4.2%

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