CT Private Equity Trust PLC announced its preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2025, highlighting a share price total return of 21.8% and a NAV total return of 4.7%. The company declared a quarterly dividend of 7.10 pence per share, maintaining its AIC Next Generation Dividend Hero Status with 13 consecutive years of annual dividend increases. The portfolio demonstrated resilience, with a well-diversified mix of high-growth companies, and the company entered 2026 with a strong balance sheet. Notable leadership changes include the retirement of Hamish Mair as Lead Fund Manager, succeeded by Andrew Carnwath, and the appointment of Tom Burnet as the new Chairman. The company also reported robust financial performance, with £166 million returned to shareholders since 2013 and a net asset value per share of 710.33 pence. Despite geopolitical uncertainties, the company remains well-positioned for future growth, supported by its strong fundamentals and strategic investments.
| Financial Metric | 2024 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net Asset Value (NAV) per share (pence) | 706.03 | 710.33 | +0.6% |
| Share Price per share (pence) | 488.00 | 560.00 | +14.8% |
| Discount/Premium (%) | -30.9% | -21.2% | +9.7% |
| Dividend per share (pence) | 28.13 | 28.13 | 0% |
| Dividend Yield (%) | 5.8% | 5.0% | -0.8% |
| Net Debt (£ million) | 76.5 | 96.5 | +26.1% |
| Gearing (%) | 13.2% | 16.0% | +2.8% |
| Total NAV Return (%) | 4.6% | 4.7% | +0.1% |
| Total Share Price Return (%) | 10.9% | 21.8% | +10.9% |