UK EARNINGS SUMMARY: Schroder AsiaPacific Outperforms Benchmark
Mon, 14th Dec 2020 17:47
(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Friday and Monday and not separately reported by Alliance News:
Schroder AsiaPacific Fund PLC - investment firm focused on capital growth through investment primarily in equities of companies located in the continent of Asia excluding the Middle East and Japan - Says net asset value per share ends September at 567.16 pence compared to 490.94p at the same point the year before. Net assets grows to GBP946.1 million from GBP822.2 million over 12-month period. Declares final dividend of 8.0p, down from 9.7p the year before. NAV total return 17.7% versus benchmark adding 12.3%. "After a very hard year for financial markets, the company is in good shape and is ready to take advantage of the opportunities in the region over the coming years. You, as shareholders, are participating in a region with outstanding prospects and with a team that is second to none," Chair Nicholas Smith says.