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:
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 |
Complete/ |
Cost of shares |
Value at |
Sales proceeds |
Realised |
Gain/(loss) over |
|
Unlisted | |||||||
|
2 Degrees Limited |
2023 |
Complete |
997 |
1,567 |
1,116 |
119 |
(451) |
|
Adverttu Limited |
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
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:
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