Maven Income and Growth VCT 5 PLCs 2025 annual financial report highlights a year of positive progress, with an increase in NAV total return to 86.21p per Ordinary Share, despite macroeconomic challenges. The company deployed £5.5 million in new and follow-on investments, completed two profitable private company exits, and paid enhanced interim dividends. A new Offer for Subscription was launched, targeting £12.5 million. The portfolio expanded to over 100 companies, with 35% of private companies now profitable. The company proposed a final dividend of 0.30p per Ordinary Share, exceeding the 6% target yield for the second year. The report also discusses VCT regulatory changes, treasury management, and the companys commitment to ESG considerations.
**Summary**
Maven Income and Growth VCT 5 PLCs 2025 report shows growth in NAV total return, successful investments, and dividend payments, despite economic challenges. The company expanded its portfolio, launched a new fundraising offer, and maintained its focus on ESG considerations.
| Metric | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| NAV total return (pence per share) | 85.39 | 86.21 |
| NAV (pence per share) | 32.39 | 30.96 |
| New and follow-on investments (£ million) | Not specified | 5.5 |
| Interim dividend (pence per share) | Not specified | 1.25 (enhanced) |
| Second interim dividend (pence per share) | Not specified | 0.50 |
| Final dividend (pence per share) | Not specified | 0.30 (proposed) |
| Offer for Subscription (£ million) | 10 (fully subscribed) | 12.5 (target, subscriptions exceeded) |
| Net return on ordinary activities before taxation (£'000) | 4,137 | 1,881 |
| Gain on investments (£'000) | 5,320 | 2,330 |
| Earnings per share (pence) | 2.00 | 0.83 |
| Net assets (£'000) | 67,389 | 71,048 |
| Net cash flows from operating activities (£'000) | (619) | (1,339) |
| Net cash flows from investing activities (£'000) | 5,973 | (2,008) |
| Net cash flows from financing activities (£'000) | (112) | 1,829 |