**Summary**
Aberdeen Asian Income Fund Limiteds annual financial report for the year ended December 31, 2025, highlights strong performance with a share price total return of 30.0% and a NAV total return of 22.2%. The funds dividend yield was 6.2% at year-end, and it achieved its 17th consecutive year of dividend increases. The fund outperformed the MSCI AC Asia Pacific ex Japan Index, which returned 21.3%. Key financial metrics include a market capitalization of £376.2 million, a discount to NAV of 7.6%, and ongoing charges of 0.92%. The funds portfolio is well-positioned, focusing on high-quality, income-generating companies across Asia, with a net gearing of 4.7%. The Chairmans statement emphasizes the funds resilience, consistent growth, and strategic positioning for future opportunities in the Asia Pacific region.
| Financial Metric | 2024 | 2025 | Year-on-Year Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share Price Total Return | +12.0% | +30.0% | +18.0% |
| NAV Total Return | +10.8% | +22.2% | +11.4% |
| Dividend Yield | 6.6% | 6.2% | -0.4% |
| Dividend per Ordinary Share (pence) | 14.43p | 16.24p | +1.81p |
| Earnings per Ordinary Share - basic (revenue) (pence) | 11.35p | 14.73p | +3.38p |
| Discount to NAV per Ordinary Share | 12.5% | 7.6% | -4.9% |
| Ongoing Charges Ratio | 0.85% | 0.92% | +0.07% |
| Net Gearing | 7.2% | 4.7% | -2.5% |