Dividend Declaration and Market Update

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GCP Infrastructure Investments Limited has declared a dividend of 1.75 pence per ordinary share for the first quarter of 2026, aligning with its annual target of 7.00 pence per share, with payment scheduled for June 8, 2026. The company also provided a market update, stating that recent UK government announcements regarding the removal of carbon price support from 2028, an increase in the electricity generator levy to 55%, and the potential introduction of wholesale contract-for-difference options are not expected to materially impact its investment portfolio's valuation, as its forecasts already accounted for carbon price support phasing out and electricity price forecasts are below the levy threshold.

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GCP Infrastructure Investments Ltd
27 April 2026
 

GCP Infrastructure Investments Limited

("GCP Infra" or the "Company")

LEI: 213800W64MNATSIV5Z47

 

Dividend Declaration and Market Update

27 April 2026

Dividend Declaration

GCP Infra is pleased to announce a dividend of 1.75 pence per ordinary share for the period from 1 January 2026 to 31 March 2026. This is in line with the Company's annual dividend target of 7.00 pence per ordinary share. The dividend will be paid on 8 June 2026 to holders of ordinary shares recorded on the register as at the close of business on 8 May 2026.

Expected timetable:

 Shares quoted ex-dividend

7 May 2026

 Record date for dividend

8 May 2026

 Dividend payment date

8 June 2026

 

Market Update

The Company notes the recent UK Government announcements relating to: (i) the removal of carbon price support ("CPS") from 2028; and (ii) the increase to the tax rate on the electricity generator levy ("EGL") from 45% to 55%; and (iii) the intention to introduce the option for low carbon generators that do not benefit from an existing contract-for-difference ("CfD") to bid for a wholesale CfD ("WCfD") (the "Announcements").

The Company does not expect any material impact on the valuation of the Company's investment portfolio as a result of the Announcements. The Company's independent electricity price forecaster had, in their long-term forecasts, already assumed the phasing out of the CPS alongside the increased alignment of the UK and European Union carbon markets. Further, such electricity price forecasts are below the level at which the EGL applies. The Company and its Investment Adviser will continue to review proposals relating to the WCfD as they are developed to assess the extent to which the WCfD would benefit any projects in its investment portfolio.  

For further information please contact:

 

Gravis Capital Management Limited

Philip Kent

Robyn MacHugh

Cameron Gardner

 

+44 (0)20 3405 8500

RBC Europe Limited

Matthew Coakes

Elizabeth Evans

 

+44 (0)20 7653 4000

Canaccord Genuity Limited

Edward Gibson-Watt

Stuart Andrews

Elizabeth Halley-Stott

 

+44 (0)20 7523 8000

Burson Buchanan

Helen Tarbet

Nick Croysdill

Henry Wilson

+44 (0)20 7466 5000

 

Notes to the Editor

 

About GCP Infra

GCP Infra is a closed-ended investment company and FTSE-250 constituent whose shares are traded on the main market of the London Stock Exchange. Its objective is to provide shareholders with regular, sustained, long-term distributions and to preserve capital over the long term by generating exposure to UK infrastructure debt and related and/or similar assets.

 

The Company primarily targets investments in infrastructure projects with long term, public sector-backed, availability-based revenues. Where possible, investments are structured to benefit from partial inflation protection. GCP Infra is advised by Gravis Capital Management Limited.

 

GCP Infra has been awarded with the London Stock Exchange's Green Economy Mark in recognition of its contribution to positive environmental outcomes.

 

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