Half-year Financial Report

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Maven Income & Growth VCT PLC reported interim results for the six months ended 31 August 2026, showing a Net Asset Value (NAV) of 34.08p per Ordinary Share and a NAV total return of 148.14p per Ordinary Share. The company paid an interim dividend of 1.00p per Ordinary Share on 28 August 2026 and has launched a new Offer for Subscription in October 2026. During the period, three new private companies were added to the portfolio, and follow-on funding of £1.1 million was provided to 12 existing companies. Four exits were completed, generating over £3.6 million in cash proceeds, including a 3.6x return on CYSIAM and a 3x return on McKenzie Intelligence Services. The company also repurchased 6,176,401 Ordinary Shares for £2.1 million.

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Maven Income & Growth VCT PLC
23 October 2026
 

Maven Income and Growth VCT PLC

 

Interim Results for the Six Months Ended 31 August 2026 (Unaudited)

 

The Directors announce the Interim Report and the unaudited Financial Statements for the six months ended 31 August 2026.

 

Highlights

 

•       NAV total return at 31 August 2026 of 148.14p per Ordinary Share

 

•       NAV at 31 August 2026 of 34.08p per Ordinary Share

 

•       Interim dividend of 1.00p per Ordinary Share paid on 28 August 2026

 

•       New Offer for Subscription launched in October 2026

 

•       Three new private companies added to the portfolio

 

•       Follow-on funding provided to support 12 portfolio companies

 

•       Exit from CYSIAM completed, generating a total return of 3.6x cost and £1.3 million in cash proceeds

 

•       Exit from Secaro (formerly trading as Manufacture 2030) completed, returning cost with potential for further contingent proceeds

 

•       Exit from McKenzie Intelligence Services completed, generating a total return of 3x cost

 

•       Exit from WaterBear Education completed, generating an initial return of 2.4x cost with a further deferred element due

 

Interim Review

 

Overview

Despite ongoing economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions, your Company has delivered a stable NAV total return in the first half of the financial year. Encouragingly, there has been further progress across the investment portfolio with over £2.3 million deployed in new and follow-on funding, including the addition of three new private equity holdings to the portfolio. This has also been a strong period for realisations, with four exits completing since the start of the new financial year, generating over £3.6 million in cash proceeds. These realisations demonstrate both the strength of the investment strategy that has been consistently applied over a number of years and Maven’s ability to identify ambitious businesses that are capable of delivering rapid growth with clear exit opportunities. Consistent with the objective of making regular Shareholder distributions, particularly following profitable realisations, the Board was pleased to announce an interim dividend of 1.00p per Ordinary Share which was paid on 28 August 2026.

 

The six months to 31 August 2026 have been a challenging period for listed markets, where concerns in relation to events in the Middle East and the perceived implications of artificial intelligence (AI) have placed pressure on some valuations. Whilst these factors have not directly affected the performance or progress of most companies in the unlisted

portfolio, they have created a more challenging environment and, in line with industry best practice, valuations have been revised to reflect prevailing market conditions. The relatively stable NAV total return that has been reported reflects the strength of the underlying investment strategy, which remains focused on investing in innovative or disruptive companies that operate in growing markets, sourced through Maven’s nationwide network. This approach ensures that Shareholders continue to benefit from a well diversified portfolio that helps to mitigate the inherent risk of investing in early stage businesses while enhancing Shareholder value.

 

As an active investment partner, Maven’s portfolio executives work closely with investee companies, helping management teams navigate the evolving environment to ensure that their businesses remain appropriately positioned for continued growth. It is encouraging to report that the majority of companies in the private equity portfolio have demonstrated resilience and are continuing to deliver their commercial objectives. As the portfolio continues to expand, the provision of follow-on funding to support those companies that are gaining traction remains a key component of the investment strategy and, during the period under review, £1.1 million was provided to support 12 existing portfolio companies.

 

Your Company has also maintained a good rate of new investment, deploying over £1.2 million into three new private companies. Based on the current pipeline of opportunities, it is anticipated that there will be a healthy rate of investment through the second half of the financial year. This has, however, been another challenging period for AIM, with investor appetite for smaller quoted equities remaining muted. The Manager retains a highly selective approach to new AIM opportunities and did not complete any investments during the period.

 

As previously noted, the perceived impact of AI led to a general derating across the listed software sector. This has resulted in the valuation multiples across the portfolio being reviewed accordingly. In addition, certain investee companies have experienced specific challenges, resulting in some valuations being reduced. Encouragingly, the net impact of this realignment has been relatively modest.

 

The private equity portfolio continues to attract a good level of M&A interest with certain investee companies regularly receiving unsolicited acquisition approaches from credible domestic and international trade and private equity buyers. It is pleasing to report that since the start of the financial year, there have been four realisations, which have

generated significant cash proceeds to help support the dividend policy.

 

In April 2026, the exit from cybersecurity and resilience specialist CYSIAM completed, with a sale to a UK private equity buyer which generated a total return of 3.6x cost. Since investment in 2021, CYSIAM has consistently grown year on year, establishing a strong position as a leading provider of cybersecurity and managed services to clients ranging

from international governments to SMEs, with specialist clearance to provide services to UK Government departments.

 

In June 2026, the exit from carbon reduction software specialist Secaro (formerly trading as Manufacture 2030) completed, with a sale to a Japanese trade buyer. The exit returned the cost of the investment with the potential for further contingent proceeds. Since investment in 2023, Secaro had expanded its customer base and achieved strong growth in annual recurring revenue (ARR). The sale to a trade acquirer provides the opportunity for the business to further develop as part of a larger business.

 

In July 2026, the exit from Insurtech business McKenzie Intelligence Services (MIS) completed with a sale to a US listed trade acquirer, generating a total return of 3x cost. Since investment in 2023, MIS expanded its client base using its geospatial intelligence software to assist insurers in responding to catastrophic events and natural disasters

thereby improving disaster relief and economic recovery. The sale provides the opportunity for the business to expand internationally.

 

In August 2026, the exit from WaterBear Education, a specialist higher education provider for musicians and creative arts students, completed with a sale to a French trade acquirer. The exit generated an initial return of 2.4x cost, with a further deferred element expected to be paid, which should take the total return up to 3x cost. The Maven VCTs first invested in WaterBear in February 2018, providing growth capital to support the business as it established its first campus in Sheffield. During the period of investment, the business consistently grew student numbers and established a strong market position. The sale will enable WaterBear to further develop as part of a larger group.

 

Dividend Policy

The Directors understand the importance of tax free distributions to Shareholders and will seek, as a guide, to pay an annual dividend that represents 6% of NAV per Ordinary Share at the immediately preceding year end.

 

Shareholders should be aware that this remains a target and that decisions on distributions take into consideration a number of factors including the realisation of capital gains, the adequacy of distributable reserves, the availability of surplus revenue and the VCT qualifying level, all of which are kept under close and regular review. As the portfolio continues to expand and the proportion of growth companies increases, the timing of distributions will be more closely linked to portfolio realisation activity, whilst also reflecting the requirement to maintain the VCT qualifying level.

 

Interim Dividend

Following the recent realisation activity, and consistent with the objective of making regular Shareholder distributions, the Directors were pleased to pay an interim dividend of 1.00p per Ordinary Share, in respect of the year ending 28 February 2027, on 28 August 2026 to Shareholders who were on the register at 31 July 2026. Since the Company’s launch, and after receipt of this interim dividend, a total of 114.06p per Ordinary Share has been paid in tax free distributions. It should be noted that the payment of a dividend reduces the NAV of the Company by the total amount of the distribution.

 

The Board would like to remind Shareholders that it is their responsibility to ensure that the Company’s Registrar (The City Partnership) has the correct contact and bank account details to allow for the timely payment of dividends. Shareholders are advised to check that they have received dividends and to contact the Registrar if they have not.

 

Dividend tax vouchers are available to download from the Registrar’s investor hub at maven-cp.cityhub.uk.com, with hard copies being posted to those Shareholders who have not opted to receive communications from the Company electronically.

 

Dividend Investment Scheme (DIS)

Your Company operates a DIS, through which Shareholders can, at any time, elect to have their dividend payments utilised to subscribe for new Ordinary Shares issued under the standing authority requested from Shareholders at Annual General Meetings. Ordinary Shares issued under the DIS are free from dealing costs and should benefit from the tax reliefs available on new Ordinary Shares issued by a VCT in the tax year in which they are allotted, subject to individual Shareholders’ particular circumstances.

 

Shareholders can elect to participate in the DIS in respect of future dividends by completing a DIS mandate form and returning it to The City Partnership. The mandate form, terms and conditions and full details of the scheme (including tax considerations) are available from the Company’s webpage at mavencp.com/migvct. Shareholders can also elect to participate in the DIS through the Registrar’s online investor hub at maven-cp.cityhub.uk.com.

 

If a Shareholder is in any doubt about the merits of participating in the DIS, or their own tax status, they should seek advice from a suitably qualified adviser.

 

Offer for Subscription

On 24 April 2026, your Company’s previous Offer for Subscription, which was launched in October 2025, closed having raised a total of £12.15 million, against an increased fundraising target of £12.5 million. All new Ordinary Shares in relation to this Offer have now been allotted, with four allotments completed for the 2025/26 tax year and a further two for the 2026/27 tax year.

 

This additional liquidity will enable your Company to continue its investment strategy and facilitate the further expansion and development of the portfolio. The funds raised will also allow your Company to maintain its share buy-back policy, whilst also spreading costs over a wider asset base, with the objective of maintaining a competitive ongoing charges ratio for the benefit of all Shareholders.

 

On 5 October 2026, a new Offer for Subscription was launched, alongside Offers by the other Maven Income and Growth VCTs. The Offers seek to raise £20 million in aggregate, with the ability to utilise over-allotment facilities of up to £20 million. Your Company has an initial target raise of £5 million, with the ability to utilise an over-allotment facility of up to a further £5 million. Full details are included in a Prospectus which can be found at mavencp.com/vctoffer.

 

Portfolio Developments

Against a mixed economic backdrop, it is encouraging to report that most companies in the private equity portfolio continue to achieve the operational and financial targets set out in their business plans. The following summary provides an update on the key developments across the portfolio.

 

Governance, risk and compliance specialist RiskSmart continues to grow revenues and expand its client base, with both ARR and client numbers more than doubling over the past 12 months. The company is experiencing strong demand from regulated businesses that are seeking a more structured and efficient approach to risk management as the platform replaces fragmented, manual workflows with an AI-enabled solution that is easily embedded within existing frameworks. The solution is gaining commercial traction in targeted sectors including financial services, retail, energy and legal with clients such as Allica Bank, Funding Circle, Octopus Energy and Rightmove. The platform is also used by Maven’s in-house compliance team to support its risk management processes. RiskSmart is led by an experienced management team that is executing an ambitious growth plan to deliver further scale. The business regularly receives industry awards and was recently named a winner in both the regional and national early stage categories of the UK Private Capital Vision Awards.

 

Automated Analytics, a provider of AI-powered analytics for marketing, compliance and recruitment professionals, is delivering steady revenue growth, with ARR and customer numbers increasing significantly since your Company first invested in 2021. The business recently established a physical presence in North America, which is an identified growth

market. The company’s proprietary technology analyses all customer interactions, enabling clients to identify the campaigns, keywords or channels that are driving sales. Automated Analytics can demonstrate tangible returns with key client Dyno-Rod doubling its online revenue after refining its marketing spend based on the platform’s insights. The system is designed for straightforward integration within existing frameworks, and the growing customer base includes Ticket Socket, British Gas, Hamptons and KFC. In August 2025, the business strengthened its governance through the appointment of Lord Kulveer Ranger to the board. His expertise extends across technology, infrastructure and public policy and will provide valuable strategic support to the company as it continues to scale.

 

Following the acquisition by a US private equity buyer in August 2024, which facilitated a profitable partial exit for your Company, digital archiving specialist MirrorWeb has continued to perform strongly, with ARR more than doubling over that period. The business is now operating at scale and remains focused on product innovation and enhancement to

further strengthen its market position, ensuring that its technology remains disruptive. Over the past year, a number of new senior appointments have been made, particularly in North America, reflecting the increasing emphasis on this core growth market where regulatory requirements continue to be a key driver of demand. In July 2026, the company announced that it was combining with Red Oak, a complementary US based compliance connectivity platform provider, to create a single solution for compliance, distribution and communication supervision within financial services. The combined entity will serve a client base that includes 17 of the top 20 global asset managers and, with increasing scrutiny of electronic communications across financial services and other regulated sectors, is well positioned to benefit from favourable market dynamics, which should help it maintain a strong growth trajectory.

 

Sustainable packaging designer and manufacturer, iPac, continues to deliver good revenue growth and enhance its market position. The business, which manufactures sustainable packaging solutions primarily for the food sector, is maintaining positive year on year growth and, with an increasing pipeline of near term opportunities, is well positioned to achieve its sales targets this year. In February 2026, your Company provided follow-on funding to support iPac as it invests in expansion and extrusion (the manufacture of its raw material). This vertical integration will enable the business to realise significant operational and cost synergies and, importantly, exercise greater control over its supply chain. The project is expected to be fully operational before the end of the calendar year, with benefits starting to feed through shortly thereafter.

 

During the period under review, education compliance software provider iAM Compliant continued to build momentum

within the schools and academy trust market. Since investment in 2023, the business has delivered strong revenue growth with ARR more than doubling, driven by increasing demand for the company’s integrated compliance, training and reporting solutions. Recent product development has focused on enhancing its sustainability functionality, which helps schools respond to evolving environmental requirements and reporting standards. The business was recognised as a Sector Winner at the Learning Excellence Awards in April 2026, highlighting the relevance of its sustainability offering. With positive sector dynamics, it is anticipated that the business will continue to build sales momentum and achieve the ambitious financial and operational targets set out in its business plan.

 

As may be expected with a large portfolio of earlier stage businesses, there are a small number of investee companies that have not achieved their commercial targets and are trading behind plan. In certain cases, this has led to valuation reductions. In addition, the valuations of DiffusionData, Fixtuur and XR Games were written down in full. In each of

these cases, the businesses experienced specific operational challenges and Maven’s portfolio management team worked closely with the respective management teams to implement a turnaround strategy or secure a solvent sale. Whilst sales of DiffusionData and Fixtuur were achieved, they resulted in minimal recovery proceeds. Although this is

disappointing, it highlights the higher risk nature of early stage investment and reinforces the importance of the Manager’s chosen strategy of building a large and diversified portfolio to spread risk across a broad base of holdings and help protect Shareholder value.

 

Treasury Management

The Board and the Manager maintain a proactive treasury management strategy. The objective remains to optimise the income generated from cash reserves prior to investment in VCT qualifying companies, while ensuring ongoing compliance with the Nature of Income condition. This requirement is a mandatory part of the VCT legislation, which stipulates that not less than 70% of a VCT’s income must be derived from shares or securities, as opposed to bank interest income.

 

Your Company has a portfolio of diversified permitted non-qualifying treasury management holdings that have strong fundamentals and attractive income characteristics. The core holdings include carefully selected money market funds (MMFs), open-ended investment companies (OEICs) and London Stock Exchange listed investment trusts, with the remaining cash held on deposit across several UK banks to minimise counterparty risk. This approach ensures ongoing compliance with the Nature of Income condition, whilst also providing a healthy stream of income that currently generates a blended annualised yield of 3.1% across the combined treasury management portfolio and uninvested cash.

 

This is a dynamic portfolio, which remains under close and regular review. Over time, the size and structure of the portfolio may vary depending on your Company’s rate of investment, proceeds from realisations and overall liquidity levels, whilst also taking into consideration relevant macroeconomic and market factors. Full details of the treasury

management holdings can be found in the Investment Portfolio Summary in the Interim Report.

 

Investments

During the reporting period, three new private companies were added to the portfolio:

 

  •  Applied AGI is a developer of advanced AI software that enables computers and autonomous systems to identify, analyse and interpret visual information in complex, real world environments. The company’s technology is used primarily in defence and security applications, where it helps clients process imagery and sensor data quickly and accurately, even in challenging conditions. Through partnerships with leading defence organisations and government bodies, Applied AGI is developing software solutions that support surveillance, target recognition and autonomous decision making while maintaining a strong focus on secure and independent AI solutions for use in mission critical applications. The funding from the Maven VCTs is being used to scale the engineering team and enhance the computing infrastructure, expediting the process of moving new products from prototype to deployment.

 

  •   Esk Film Services (Esk) is a B2B provider of technology enabled entertainment services that focus on producing high-end live experiences for blue chip brands such as Netflix, Paramount and BAFTA. The business specialises in licensing IP from rights holders and transforming it into high impact live entertainment formats including theatre, film in concert, and gaming related performances. Since inception in 2022, Esk has delivered over 550 shows worldwide and is gaining a strong reputation for successfully executing large scale live productions. The funding from the Maven VCTs is being used to develop Esk’s marketing function to help the business expand its market presence, as growth to date has been achieved without any significant external funding.

 

  •  Xentra is a provider of managed cybersecurity and safeguarding services that is focused on supporting SMEs and education organisations across the UK. The company delivers subscription based solutions which help customers protect their digital infrastructure, manage cyber risk and meet increasingly stringent regulatory and safeguarding requirements. Through a combination of cybersecurity software, managed services and specialist support, Xentra offers smaller organisations access to enterprise grade protection without the need for extensive in-house expertise or significant capital outlay. The business generates the majority of its revenues from recurring subscriptions and has a growing customer base with over 90 clients operating in attractive and expanding end markets. Over the past two years, the business has achieved a fourfold increase in ARR and the funding from the Maven VCTs is being used to expand the sales and customer success teams to accelerate growth and achieve the objectives set out in the business plan.

 

The table below provides details of all the investments that were completed during the reporting period:

 

Investments

Date

Sector

£’000

New unlisted

Applied AGI Limited

July 2026

AI & data

597

Esk Film Services Limited

April 2026

Business services

209

Xentra Sol Limited

June 2026

Software

418

Total new unlisted

1,224

 

 

Follow-on unlisted

2 Degrees Limited (trading as Secaro)1

March & April 2026

Software  

75

Automated Analytics Limited

March 2026

Software

209

BioAscent Discovery Limited

July 2026

Pharmaceuticals, biotechnology & healthcare

54

Biorelate Limited

August 2026

AI & data

138

Connected Data Company Limited

May 2026

Business services

124

Fixtuur Limited

March 2026

Software

13

iAM Compliant Limited

April 2026

AI & data

18

Kani Payments Holdings Limited

March 2026

AI & data

25

Laverock Therapeutics Limited

July 2026

Pharmaceuticals, biotechnology & healthcare

50

Liftango Group Limited1

April & June 2026

Software

197

Sensoteq Limited

May 2026

Software

188

Zinc Digital Business Solutions Limited

May 2026

AI & data

43

Total follow-on unlisted

1,134

 

 

Total unlisted

2,358

 

 

 

Open-ended investment company2

Royal London Short Term Fixed Income Fund (Class Y Income)

May 2026

Open-ended investment company

1,000

Total open-ended investment company

1,000

 

 

 

Fixed income investment trust2

TwentyFour Select Monthly Income Fund Limited

May 2026

Investment trust

199

Total fixed income investment trust

199

 

 

Flexible investment trust2

Ruffer Investment Company Limited

May 2026

Investment trust

200

Total flexible investment trust

200

 

 

 

Real estate investment trusts2

Primary Health Properties PLC

May 2026

Investment trust

201

Segro PLC

June 2026

Investment trust

126

Tritax BigBox REIT PLC

June 2026

Investment trust

101

Total real estate investment trusts

428

 

 

 

Infrastructure investment trusts2

GCP Infrastructure Investments Limited

May 2026

Investment trust

70

Gore Street Energy Storage Fund PLC

May 2026

Investment trust

101

HICL Infrastructure PLC

May 2026

Investment trust

200

Total infrastructure investment trusts

371

 

 

Total investments completed during the period

4,556

 

 

 

Money market funds2

Aviva Investors Sterling Government Liquidity Fund (Class 3)

May 2026

Money market fund

500

BlackRock Institutional Sterling Government Liquidity Fund (Core Dis)

May 2026

Money market fund

500

Northern Trust Sterling Cash Fund (Class B)

May 2026

Money market fund

1,000

Total money market funds3

2,000

Total investments completed during the period including cash equivalents

6,556

 

1 Follow-on investment completed in two tranches.

2 Investments completed as part of the treasury management strategy.

3 Money market funds have been reclassified as a cash equivalent.

 

At the period end, the portfolio consisted of 117 unlisted and quoted investments at a total cost of £48.7 million excluding cash equivalents.

 

Realisations

The table below gives details of all the realisations that were completed during the reporting period:

 

Realisations

Year first
invested

Complete/
partial exit

Cost of shares
disposed of
£’000

Value at
28 February
2026
£’000

Sales proceeds
£’000

Realised
gain/(loss)
£’000

Gain/(loss) over
28 February
2026 value
£’000

Unlisted

2 Degrees Limited
(trading as Secaro)

2023

Complete

997

1,567

1,116

119

(451)

Adverttu Limited
(trading as Drovo)1

2023

Complete

-

-

96

96

96

CYSIAM Limited

2021

Complete

373

1,259

1,332

959

73

DiffusionData Limited

2020

Complete

1,000

52

18

(982)

(34)

Lambert Contracts Holdings Limited1

2013

Complete

-

-

28

28

28

McKenzie Intelligence Services Limited

2023

Complete

159

481

481

322

-

WaterBear Education Limited2

2018

Complete

245

704

720

475

16

Others

 

 

13

3

16

3

13

Total unlisted

2,787

4,066

3,807

1,020

(259)

 

AIM quoted

GENinCode PLC

2020

Partial

434

55

60

(374)

5

Total AIM quoted

434

55

60

(374)

5

 

Open-ended investment company3

Royal London Short Term Fixed Income Fund (Class Y Income)

2023

Partial

1,018

1,010

1,008

(10)

(2)

Total open-ended investment company

1,018

1,010

1,008

(10)

(2)

 

Private equity investment trusts3

HgCapital Trust PLC

2016

Partial

91

106

101

10

(5)

Pantheon International PLC

2018

Complete

305

391

428

123

37

Total private equity investment trusts

396

497

529

133

32

 

Total realisations completed during the period

4,635

5,628

5,404

769

(224)

 

Money market funds3

BlackRock Institutional Sterling Government Liquidity Fund (Core Dis)

2023

Partial

500

500

500

-

-

BlackRock Institutional Sterling Liquidity Fund (Core)

2023

Partial

1,000

1,000

1,000

-

-

Fidelity Institutional Liquidity Sterling Fund (Class F)

2023

Partial

500

500

500

-

-

Total money market funds4

2,000

2,000

2,000

-

-

 

Total realisations completed during the period including cash equivalents

6,635

7,628

7,404

769

(224)

 

1 Recovery proceeds.

2 Redemption of loan notes excludes further yield received of £3,763, which is disclosed as revenue for

financial reporting purposes.

3 Realisations completed as part of the treasury management strategy.

4 Money market funds have been reclassified as a cash equivalent.

 

Principal and Emerging Risks and Uncertainties

The principal and emerging risks and uncertainties facing the Company were set out in full in the Strategic Report contained within the 2026 Annual Report, and are the risks associated with investment in small and medium sized unlisted and AIM quoted companies which, by their nature, carry a higher level of risk and are subject to lower liquidity than investments in larger quoted companies. The valuation of investee companies may be affected by economic conditions, the credit environment and other risks including legislation, regulation, adherence to VCT qualifying rules and the effectiveness of the internal controls operated by the Company and the Manager. These risks and procedures

are reviewed regularly by the Audit and Risk Committees and reported to your Board. The Board has confirmed that all tests, including the criteria for VCT qualifying status, continue to be monitored and met.

 

Global conflict and political instability continue to be considered an emerging risk. The Directors are mindful of the heightened and evolving security risk and the impact that uncertainty, as well as changes in underlying economic conditions, including fluctuating interest rates, higher fuel and energy costs, and the availability of bank finance could have on the valuation of investee companies. During the period under review, the Directors have also recognised the broader macroeconomic risks related to changes in US domestic and foreign policy, and in particular the uncertainty in relation to trade tariffs.

 

The Directors also recognise the rapid development and sophistication of AI, which creates both challenges and opportunities for the Manager and portfolio companies, as well as intensifying the cybersecurity threat landscape. The Manager has now progressed beyond initial recognition of this risk and has embarked on implementing a series of assessments, governance measures and oversight arrangements across the portfolio, whilst also acknowledging the potential benefits that AI may bring to portfolio companies where it can be strategically and astutely deployed.

 

The reduction in the initial income tax relief available for VCT shares issued on or after 6 April 2026, as announced in the Autumn 2025 Budget, has been considered an emerging risk. Further details on this change are set out in the VCT Regulatory Update section below.

 

Share Buy-backs

The Directors acknowledge the need to maintain an orderly market in the Company’s shares and have delegated authority to the Manager to enable the Company to buy back its own shares in the secondary market for cancellation or to be held in treasury, subject always to such transactions being in the best interests of Shareholders.

 

It is intended that the Company will seek to buy back shares with a view to maintaining a share price that is at a discount of approximately 5% to the latest published NAV per Ordinary Share, subject to various factors including market conditions, available liquidity and the maintenance of the Company’s VCT qualifying status. During the period under review, 6,176,401 Ordinary Shares were bought back at a total cost of £2.1 million.

 

Shareholders should note that neither the Company nor the Manager can execute a transaction in the Company’s shares. Any instruction by a Shareholder to buy or sell shares on the secondary market must be directed through a stockbroker. To discuss a transaction, the Shareholder’s stockbroker should contact the Company’s stockbroker, Shore Capital Stockbrokers, on 020 7647 8132. It should also be noted that the Company cannot buy back shares when it is in a closed period, which is the time from the end of a reporting period until either the announcement of the relevant results or the release of an unaudited NAV. Additionally, a closed period may be introduced if the Directors or the Manager are in possession of price sensitive information.

 

VCT Regulatory Update

During the period under review, your Company has remained fully compliant with the complex conditions and requirements of the VCT scheme.

 

As Shareholders may be aware, the 2025 Autumn Budget Statement introduced specific changes to the rules governing VCTs, which came into effect on 6 April 2026. Positively, and consistent with industry campaigning, the annual and lifetime investment limits and the gross assets test for VCT qualifying companies have doubled. The Board welcomed

these upward revisions, as the new limits more accurately reflect the funding requirements of ambitious and entrepreneurial SMEs. Increasing the investment limits provides your Company with greater flexibility to support VCT qualifying companies as they scale, while the expansion of the gross assets test enlarges the pool of VCT qualifying companies in which your Company can invest.

 

However, the initial income tax relief available for VCT shares issued on or after 6 April 2026 has been reduced from 30% to 20%. The Manager remains actively involved in discussions with policymakers and industry bodies, providing evidence to support the important role VCT funding plays in financing fast growing SMEs across the UK.

 

Valuation Methodology

Consistent with industry best practice, the Board and the Manager continue to apply the International Private Equity and Venture Capital Valuation (IPEV) Guidelines as the central methodology for all private company valuations. The IPEV Guidelines are the prevailing framework for fair value assessment in the private equity and venture capital industry. In

accordance with normal market practice, investments quoted on AIM or another recognised stock exchange are valued at their closing bid price at the period end.

 

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

The Company’s investment policy does not incorporate ESG objectives, and portfolio companies are not required to meet specific targets. As Manager, Maven recognises the importance of maintaining a robust ESG framework when making new investments and through its ESG and Responsible Investment Policy, ESG considerations are embedded

within early stage due diligence, ensuring that risks and opportunities are assessed prior to investment and monitored on an ongoing basis thereafter.

 

The Manager remains an active signatory to the Principles for Responsible Investment and the Investing in Women Code and continues to build on these commitments through targeted initiatives. In 2024, Maven launched its Female Founder Funding Programme to support female founded businesses, and this year joined the seventh cohort of the

Pathways Forward programme, an initiative aimed at addressing the gender imbalance in entrepreneurship. As part of this commitment, Maven has pledged to conduct a survey of female founders to better understand their fundraising experience and will publish the findings within a digital brochure showcasing female entrepreneurship and leadership

across Maven. In August 2026, Maven achieved Living Wage, Living Hours and Living Pension accreditation, underlining its commitment to providing security and stability for its staff now and in the future.

 

The Manager continues to prepare for upcoming regulation and to monitor compliance with the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements, which were introduced in 2024. The Manager remains cognisant of the International Financial Reporting Standards developments, and the forthcoming UK Sustainability Reporting Standards, and is actively preparing for potential reporting obligations.

 

Outlook

The Company’s diversified portfolio provides Shareholders with exposure to a wide range of growth focused companies operating across dynamic and emerging sectors where demand is generally less dependent on discretionary consumer spending. With a healthy pipeline of investment opportunities currently under review across Maven’s nationwide network, it is anticipated that there will be a steady rate of deployment through the second half of the year. In addition, the Manager will pursue those exits that maximise Shareholder value and support the annual dividend target yield of 6%.

 

John Pocock

Chairman

23 October 2026

 

Summary of Investment Changes

 

For the Period Ended 31 August 2026

 

 

Valuation

28 February 2026

Net investment/ (disinvestment)

£’000

Appreciation/ (depreciation)

£’000

Valuation

31 August 2026

 

£’000

%

£’000

%

Unlisted investments

 

 

 

 

Equities

37,591

55.2

(1,519)

(1,474)

34,598

49.3

Loan stock

6,349

9.3

70

224

6,643

9.5

 

43,940

64.5

(1,449)

(1,250)

41,241

58.8

 

AIM/AQSE investments1

 

 

 

 

Equities

706

1.0

(60)

8

654

0.9

 

Liquidity investments2

 

 

 

 

Investment trusts

4,876

7.2

669

241

5,786

8.3

OEICs

2,014

3.0

(8)

(1)

2,005

2.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total investments

51,536

75.7

(848)

(1,002)

49,686

70.9

Cash and cash equivalents

 

16,569

24.3

3,283

-

19,852

28.3

Other net assets

45

-

527

-

572

0.8

Net assets

68,150

100.0

2,962

(1,002)

70,110

100.0

 

1 Shares traded on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM), the Aquis Stock Exchange (AQSE) and the Main Market of the London   Stock Exchange.

2 These holdings represent part of the treasury management portfolio, which includes permitted non-qualifying holdings in investment trusts, open-ended investment companies (OEICs) and money market funds (MMFs) which are included in cash and cash equivalents.

 

Investment Portfolio Summary

 

As at 31 August 2026

 

Investment

Valuation

£’000

Cost

£’000

% of

total

assets

% of

equity

held

% of equity held by other clients1

Unlisted

Summize Limited

2,126

876

3.0

2.9

25.9

Sensoteq Limited

2,077

1,187

3.0

7.8

23.8

Bud Systems Limited

1,832

846

2.6

4.7

13.0

Rockar 2016 Limited (trading as Rockar)

1,818

948

2.6

4.2

15.3

Bright Network (UK) Limited

1,604

1,164

2.3

6.9

32.2

RiskSmart Limited

1,541

493

2.2

3.8

46.8

HCS Control Systems Group Limited

1,536

846

2.2

8.6

36.8

Zinc Digital Business Solutions Limited

1,456

1,055

2.1

11.2

40.5

Liftango Group Limited

1,419

1,092

2.0

5.5

32.2

Blackdot Solutions Limited

1,251

696

1.8

2.1

10.1

mypura.com Group Limited (trading as Pura)

1,214

628

1.7

2.8

23.8

Novatus Global Limited2

1,115

238

1.6

1.4

2.8

Automated Analytics Limited

1,098

563

1.6

3.9

36.0

Martel Instruments Holdings Limited

1,058

807

1.5

14.9

29.3

Biorelate Limited

1,004

693

1.4

2.9

26.1

Plyable Limited

1,003

1,003

1.4

15.2

42.5

Precursive Limited

1,000

1,000

1.4

6.8

27.7

Enpal Limited (trading as Guru Systems)

888

888

1.3

7.5

14.1

Filtered Technologies Limited

860

725

1.2

4.1

21.3

MirrorWeb Holdings LLC3

857

708

1.2

1.0

3.7

Nano Interactive Group Limited

842

727

1.2

4.0

11.9

Metrion Biosciences Limited

837

696

1.2

5.1

13.1

Horizon Technologies Consultants Limited

828

796

1.2

5.5

11.7

Laverock Therapeutics Limited

771

771

1.1

2.5

7.2

Vodat Communications Group (VCG) Holding Limited

749

567

1.1

5.0

26.9

Reed Thermoformed Packaging Limited (trading as iPac Packaging Innovations)

734

522

1.0

2.6

26.2

CODILINK UK Limited (trading as Coniq)

675

450

1.0

1.3

3.6

Arimon Limited (trading as Digilytics)

605

484

0.9

3.5

14.4

Alderley Lighthouse Labs Limited

598

598

0.9

8.4

59.1

Applied AGI Limited

597

597

0.9

4.6

14.1

Connected Data Company Limited

547

547

0.8

3.9

11.8

BioAscent Discovery Limited

500

229

0.7

4.4

35.6

Whiterock Group Limited

470

470

0.7

8.1

29.8

iAM Compliant Limited

457

167

0.7

3.0

53.9

Hublsoft Group Limited

454

786

0.6

5.5

18.3

AMufacture Limited

447

385

0.6

6.8

21.8

Xentra Sol Limited

418

418

0.6

4.3

23.4

Kani Payments Holdings Limited

361

361

0.5

1.8

15.0

ebb3 Limited

356

252

0.5

5.7

64.9

FITR. Holdings Limited

348

348

0.5

3.0

9.8

Relative Insight Limited

345

820

0.5

4.2

29.6

PowerPhotonic Limited

325

325

0.5

2.7

19.0

Snappy Shopper Limited

309

309

0.4

0.4

1.3

Growth Capital Ventures Limited

300

288

0.4

5.3

42.1

HiveHR Limited

282

345

0.4

4.4

40.2

Cat Tech International Limited

238

206

0.3

-

-

Zing TopCo Limited (trading as Zing)

236

185

0.3

4.9

42.8

Esk Film Services Limited

209

209

0.3

3.2

19.9

Boomerang Commerce Inc (trading as CommerceIQ)4

177

451

0.3

0.1

0.4

The Algorithm People Limited (trading as Optimize)

163

163

0.2

1.9

13.3

RevLifter Limited

116

116

0.2

1.5

42.8

Kerrera TopCo Limited (trading as Kube Networks)5

76

76

0.1

1.9

30.4

TC Communications Holdings Limited

57

413

0.1

4.1

31.2

C4X Discovery Holdings PLC6

28

40

-

0.1

0.8

Other unlisted investments

29

8,091

-

 

 

Total unlisted

41,241

38,664

58.8

 

 

 

AIM/AQSE quoted

KRM22 PLC

167

202

0.3

1.4

1.2

GENinCode PLC

146

299

0.2

5.1

11.5

Hardide PLC

116

80

0.2

0.2

1.8

Arecor Therapeutics PLC

54

167

0.1

0.2

2.4

Cambridge Cognition Holdings PLC

47

62

0.1

0.4

3.5

Avacta Group PLC

29

7

-

-

-

Eden Research PLC

20

59

-

0.2

4.3

Vianet Group PLC

19

37

-

0.1

1.3

XP Factory PLC

16

26

-

-

0.1

Gelion PLC

14

121

-

0.1

0.1

Seeen PLC

13

148

-

0.3

0.5

Other AIM/AQSE investments

13

1,992

-

 

 

Total AIM/AQSE quoted

654

3,200

0.9

 

 

 

Private equity investment trusts7

Patria Private Equity Trust PLC

532

349

0.8

0.1

0.2

ICG Enterprise Trust PLC

496

342

0.7

0.1

0.2

HgCapital Trust PLC

470

343

0.7

-

0.1

HarbourVest Global Private Equity Limited

457

194

0.7

-

-

Neuberger Private Equity Partners Limited (formerly NB Private Equity Partners Limited)

388

430

0.5

0.1

0.2

CT Private Equity Trust PLC

350

276

0.5

0.1

0.3

Partners Group Private Equity Limited

86

110

0.1

-

0.1

Total private equity investment trusts

2,779

2,044

4.0

 

 

 

Flexible investment trusts7

Ruffer Investment Company Limited

195

200

0.3

-

0.1

Caledonia Investments PLC

112

100

0.2

0.1

0.1

Total flexible investment trusts

307

300

0.5

 

 

 

Fixed income investment trust7

TwentyFour Select Monthly Income Fund Limited

200

199

0.3

0.1

0.3

Total fixed income investment trust

200

199

0.3

 

 

 

Global equity investment trust7

Alliance Witan PLC

332

280

0.5

-

-

Total global equity investment trust

332

280

0.5

 

 

 

Real estate investment trusts7

Tritax BigBox REIT PLC

270

253

0.4

-

-

Primary Health Properties PLC

205

201

0.3

-

-

Segro PLC

165

126

0.2

-

-

Land Securities Group PLC

120

107

0.1

-

-

Total real estate investment trusts

760

687

1.0

 

 

 

Infrastructure investment trusts7

Pantheon Infrastructure PLC

370

270

0.5

0.1

0.2

3i Infrastructure PLC

299

250

0.4

-

-

HICL Infrastructure PLC

210

200

0.3

-

-

International Public Partnerships Limited

136

140

0.2

-

-

Foresight Solar Fund Limited

115

125

0.2

-

0.1

Foresight Environmental Infrastructure Limited

111

150

0.2

-

0.1

Gore Street Energy Storage Fund PLC

89

101

0.1

-

0.1

GCP Infrastructure Investments Limited

78

70

0.1

-

-

Total infrastructure investment trusts

1,408

1,306

2.0

 

 

 

Open-ended investment companies7

Royal London Short Term Money Market Fund (Class Y Income)

1,003

1,010

1.5

-

0.1

Royal London Short Term Fixed Income Fund (Class Y Income)

1,002

1,000

1.4

0.1

0.2

Total open-ended investment companies

2,005

2,010

2.9

 

 

Total investments

49,686

48,690

70.9

 

 

 

Money market funds7

Aviva Investors Sterling Government Liquidity Fund (Class 3)

1,500

1,500

2.1

-

0.1

abrdn Liquidity Fund (Lux) - Sterling Fund K-1 Inc GBP

1,000

1,000

1.4

-

-

Aviva Investors Sterling Liquidity Fund (Class 3)

1,000

1,000

1.4

-

-

BlackRock Institutional Sterling Government Liquidity Fund (Core Dis)

1,000

1,000

1.4

-

0.1

Goldman Sachs Sterling Government Liquid Reserves Ireland (Institutional)

1,000

1,000

1.4

0.4

0.9

HSBC Sterling Liquidity Fund (Class A)

1,000

1,000

1.4

-

-

Northern Trust Sterling Cash Fund (Class B)

1,000

1,000

1.4

6.1

12.2

Fidelity Institutional Liquidity Sterling Fund (Class F)

500

500

0.7

-

0.1

Total money market funds8

8,000

8,000

11.2

 

 

Total investments including cash equivalents

57,686

56,690

82.1

 

 

Shaded line indicates that the investment was completed pre November 2015.

 

1 Other clients of Maven Capital Partners UK LLP.

2 This holding reflects the retained minority interest following the sale in September 2024.

3 This holding represents the retained minority interest following the partial sale of the holding in MirrorWeb Limited in August 2024, with a proportion of the proceeds being re-invested in the new entity, MirrorWeb Holdings LLC.

4 This holding reflects the retained minority interest following the sale of e.fundamentals (Group) Limited to CommerceIQ in July 2022.

5 Your Company gained an equity holding in Kerrera TopCo Limited (trading as Kube Networks Limited) as a result of an all share transaction to acquire ISN Solutions Group Limited.

6 This company delisted from AIM during a previous period.

7 Treasury management portfolio.

8 Money market funds have been reclassified as a cash equivalent.

 

Income Statement

 

For the Six Months Ended 31 August 2026

 

 

Six months ended

31 August 2026 (unaudited)

Six months ended

31 August 2025 Restated* (unaudited)

Year ended

28 February 2026 (audited)

Revenue

£’000

Capital

£’000

Total

£’000

Revenue

£’000

Capital

£’000

Total

£’000

Revenue

£’000

Capital

£’000

Total

£’000

(Loss)/gain on investments

-

(1,002)

(1,002)

-

(226)

(226)

-

1,637

1,637

Income from investments

415

-

415

432

-

432

751

-

751

Other income

302

-

302

282

-

282

531

-

531

Investment management fees

(143)

(571)

(714)

(138)

(552)

(690)

(269)

(1,078)

(1,347)

Other expenses

(208)

-

(208)

(198)

-

(198)

(482)

-

(482)

Net Return on ordinary

activities before taxation

 

366

(1,573)

(1,207)

378

(778)

(400)

531

559

1,090

Tax on ordinary activities

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Return attributable to Equity Shareholders

366

(1,573)

(1,207)

378

(778)

(400)

531

559

1,090

 

Earnings per share (pence)

0.18

(0.77)

(0.59)

0.21

(0.43)

(0.22)

0.29

0.31

0.60

 

*Further details of the restatement can be found in Note 4.

 

All gains and losses are recognised in the Income Statement.

 

The total column of this statement is the Profit & Loss Account of the Company. The revenue and capital return columns are prepared in accordance with the AIC SORP. All items in the above statement derive from continuing operations. No operations were acquired or discontinued during the period.

 

There are no potentially dilutive capital instruments in issue and, therefore, no diluted earnings per share figures are relevant. The basic and diluted earnings per share are, therefore, identical.

 

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of the Financial Statements.

 

Statement of Changes in Equity

 

For the Six Months Ended 31 August 2026

 

 

Six months ended 31 August 2026 (unaudited)

 

 

Non-distributable reserves

Distributable reserves

 

Share capital

£’000

Share

premium

account

£’000

Capital redemption

reserve

£’000

Capital

reserve

unrealised

£’000

Capital

reserve

realised

£’000

Special

distributable

reserve

£’000

Revenue reserve

£’000

Total

£’000

At 28 February 2026

18,839

2,950

-

11,632

(891)

34,812

808

68,150

Net return

-

-

-

(733)

(269)

(571)

366

(1,207)

Share premium cancellation costs

-

(21)

-

-

-

-

-

(21)

Dividends paid

-

-

-

-

-

(3,187)

(216)

(3,403)

Repurchase and cancellation of shares

(618)

-

618

-

-

(2,102)

-

(2,102)

Net proceeds of share issue

2,262

6,021

-

-

-

-

-

8,283

Net proceeds of DIS issue*

86

324

-

-

-

-

-

410

At 31 August 2026

20,569

9,274

618

10,899

(1,160)

28,952

958

70,110

 

 

 

Non-distributable reserves

Distributable reserves

 

Six months ended 31 August 2025 (unaudited)

 

Share capital

£’000

Share

premium

account

£’000

Capital redemption

reserve

£’000

Capital

reserve

unrealised

£’000

Capital

reserve

realised

£’000

Special

distributable

reserve

£’000

Revenue reserve

£’000

Total

£’000

At 28 February 2025

16,684

28,553

1,511

4,816

4,288

8,829

999

65,680

Net return

-

-

-

(707)

481

(552)

378

(400)

Dividends paid

-

-

-

-

-

(4,473)

(549)

(5,022)

Repurchase and cancellation of shares

(349)

-

349

-

-

(1,285)

-

(1,285)

Net proceeds of share issue

1,627

4,649

-

-

-

-

-

6,276

Net proceeds of DIS issue*

118

371

-

-

-

-

-

489

At 31 August 2025

18,080

33,573

1,860

4,109

4,769

2,519

828

65,738

   

 

 

Non-distributable reserves

Distributable reserves

 

Year ended 28 February 2026

(audited)

Share capital

£’000

Share

premium

account

£’000

Capital redemption

reserve

£’000

Capital

reserve

unrealised

£’000

Capital

reserve

realised

£’000

Special

distributable

reserve

£’000

Revenue reserve

£’000

Total

£’000

At 28 February 2025

16,684

28,553

1,511

4,816

4,288

8,829

999

65,680

Net return

-

-

-

6,816

(5,179)

(1,078)

531

1,090

Cancellation of share premium account

-

(33,300)

-

-

-

33,300

-

-

Cancellation of capital redemption reserve

-

-

(2,177)

-

-

2,177

-

-

Dividends paid

-

-

-

-

-

(6,036)

(722)

(6,758)

Repurchase and cancellation of shares

(666)

-

666

-

-

(2,380)

-

(2,380)

Net proceeds of share issue

2,660

7,263

-

-

-

-

-

9,923

Net proceeds of DIS issue*

161

434

-

-

-

-

-

595

At 28 February 2026

18,839

2,950

-

11,632

(891)

34,812

808

68,150

 

*DIS represents the Dividend Investment Scheme as detailed in the Interim Review.

 

The capital reserve unrealised is generally non-distributable, other than the part of the reserve relating to gains/(losses) attributable to readily realisable quoted investments which are distributable.

 

Where all, or an element of the proceeds of sales have not been received in cash or cash equivalent, and are not readily convertible to cash, they do not qualify as realised gains for the purposes of distributable reserves calculations and, therefore, do not form part of distributable reserves.

 

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of the Financial Statements.

 

Balance Sheet

 

For the Six Months Ended 31 August 2026

 

 

31 August 2026

(unaudited)

£’000

31 August 2025 Restated*

(unaudited)

£’000

28 February 2026

(audited)

£’000

Fixed assets

 

 

 

Investments at fair value through profit or loss

49,686

50,976

51,536

 

Current assets

 

 

 

Debtors

907

472

564

Cash and cash equivalents

19,852

14,739

16,569

 

20,759

15,211

17,133

Creditors

 

 

 

Amounts falling due within one year

(335)

(449)

(519)

Net current assets

20,424

14,762

16,614

Net assets

70,110

65,738

68,150

 

Capital and reserves

 

 

 

Called up share capital

20,569

18,080

18,839

Share premium account

9,274

33,573

2,950

Capital redemption reserve

618

1,860

-

Capital reserve - unrealised

10,899

4,109

11,632

Capital reserve - realised

(1,160)

4,769

(891)

Special distributable reserve

28,952

2,519

34,812

Revenue reserve

958

828

808

Net assets attributable to Ordinary Shareholders

70,110

65,738

68,150

Net asset value per Ordinary Share (pence)

34.08

36.36

36.18

 

*Further details of the restatement can be found in Note 4.

 

The Financial Statements of Maven Income and Growth VCT PLC, registered number 03908220, were approved by the Board of Directors and were signed on its behalf by:

 

John Pocock

Director

23 October 2026

 

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of the Financial Statements.

 

Cash Flow Statement

 

For the Six Months Ended 31 August 2026

 

 

Six months ended

31 August 2026

(unaudited)

£’000

Six months ended 31 August 2025 Restated*

(unaudited)

£’000

Year ended

28 February 2026

(audited)

£’000

Net cash flows from operating activities

(280)

(205)

(555)

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

 

Purchase of investments

(4,556)

(2,811)

(4,794)

Sale of investments

5,110

2,208

5,418

Net cash flows from investing activities

554

(603)

624

 

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

 

Equity dividends paid

(3,403)

(5,022)

(6,758)

Issue of Ordinary Shares

8,125

6,332

10,010

Net Proceeds of DIS issue

410

489

595

Share Premium cancellation costs

(21)

-

-

Repurchase of Ordinary Shares

(2,102)

(1,285)

(2,380)

Net cash flows from financing activities

3,009

514

1,467

 

 

 

 

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

3,283

(294)

1,536

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

16,569

15,033

15,033

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

19,852

14,739

16,569

 

*Further details of the restatement can be found in Note 4.

 

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of the Financial Statements.

 

Notes to the Financial Statements

 

  1. Accounting Policies

 

The financial information for the six months ended 31 August 2026 and the six months ended 31 August 2025 comprises non-statutory accounts within the meaning of S435 of the Companies Act 2006. The financial information contained in this report has been prepared on the basis of the accounting policies set out in the Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 28 February 2026, which have been filed at Companies House and which contained an Auditors’ Report which was not qualified and did not contain a statement under S498(2) or S498(3) of the Companies Act 2006.

 

2. Reserves

 

Share premium account

 

The share premium account represents the premium above nominal value received by the Company on issuing shares net of issue costs, including £378,519 cumulative trail commission accrual. This reserve is non-distributable.

 

Capital redemption reserve

 

The nominal value of shares repurchased and cancelled is represented in the capital redemption reserve. This reserve is non-distributable.

 

Capital reserve - unrealised

 

Increases and decreases in the fair value of investments are recognised in the Income Statement and are then transferred to the capital reserve unrealised account. This reserve is generally non-distributable other than the part of the reserve relating to gains/(losses) attributable to readily realisable quoted investments which are distributable.

 

Capital reserve - realised

 

Gains or losses on investments realised in the year that have been recognised in the Income Statement are transferred to the capital reserve realised account on disposal. Furthermore, any prior unrealised gains or losses on such investments are transferred from the capital reserve unrealised account to the capital reserve realised account on disposal. This reserve is distributable.

 

Special distributable reserve

 

The total cost to the Company of the repurchase and cancellation of shares is represented in the special distributable reserve account. The special distributable reserve also represents capital dividends, capital investment management fees and the tax effect of capital items. This reserve is distributable.

 

Revenue reserve

 

The revenue reserve represents accumulated profits retained by the Company that have not been distributed to Shareholders as a dividend. This reserve is distributable.

 

3. Return per Ordinary Share

 

 

Six months ended 31 August 2026

The returns per share have been based on the following figures:

 

Weighted average number of Ordinary shares

 

Revenue Return

 

Capital Return

 

 

 

204,413,431

 

£366,000

 

(£1,573,000)

Total Return

(£1,207,000)

 

4. Prior Year Restatement

 

The Income Statement, the Balance Sheet and the Cash Flow Statement for the six months ended 31 August 2025 have been restated to classify investments in AAA-rated money market funds as a cash and cash equivalent, together with the associated income. This treatment was changed to align to the presentation in accordance with guidance provided in FRS 102.

 

Consequently, within the Income Statement for the six months ended 31 August 2025, £143,000 of income associated with MMFs, which was classified as investment income, has now been reclassified to other income.

 

Also, within the Balance Sheet for the six months ended 31 August 2025, cash at bank and in hand of £7,739,000 and investments in AAA-rated money market funds of £7,000,000, which had previously been separately presented are now shown in aggregate as cash and cash equivalents in the amount of £14,739,000.

 

In the Cash Flow Statement for the period ended 31 August 2025, the opening and closing balances of cash and equivalents now include investments in AAA-rated money market funds as well as cash at bank. Purchases and sales of investments in AAA-rated money market funds have been excluded as they do not meet the definition of a long-term asset. As a result, “Net cash flows from investing activities” and “Net increase in cash and cash equivalents” have been increased by £1,500,000, being the movement in AAA-rated money market funds during the prior period.

 

Directors’ Responsibility Statement

 

The Directors confirm that, to the best of their knowledge:

 

  • the Financial Statements for the six months ended 31 August 2026 have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland;

 

  • the Interim Management Report includes a fair review of the information required by DTR 4.2.7R in relation to the indication of important events during the first six months, and of the principal risks and uncertainties facing the Company during the second six months, of the year ending 28 February 2027; and

 

  • the Interim Management Report includes adequate disclosure of the information required by DTR 4.2.8R in relation to related party transactions and any changes therein.

 

John Pocock

Director

23 October 2026

 

Other information

The NAV per Ordinary Share has been calculated using the number of Ordinary Shares in issue at 31 August 2026, which was 205,691,935. A Summary of Investment Changes for the six months under review and an Investment Portfolio Summary as at 31 August 2026 are included above. A full copy of the Interim Report and Financial Statements will be printed and issued to Shareholders in due course. Copies of this announcement will be available to the public at the registered office of the Company at 6th Floor, Saddlers House, 44 Gutter Lane, London, EC2V 6BR, and at the office of the Manager, Maven Capital Partners UK LLP, Kintyre House, 205 West George Street, Glasgow G2 2LW; and, in due course, on the Company’s webpage at mavencp.com/migvct.

 

Neither the content of the Company’s webpages nor the contents of any website accessible from hyperlinks on the Company’s website (or any other website) is incorporated into, or forms part of, this announcement.

 

By order of the Board

Maven Capital Partners UK LLP

Secretary

 

23 October 2026

 

 

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