19th January 2026
Guinness VCT declares maiden dividend of 3.0p per share
Guinness VCT plc has announced its maiden dividend, declaring an interim dividend of 3.0p per share as the Company begins delivery against its long-term income strategy.
The dividend will be paid on 30 April 2026 to shareholders on the register as at 10 April 2026. The ex-dividend date is 9 April 2026, and the deadline for elections under the Company’s flexible dividend reinvestment scheme is 15 April 2026.
The Company’s dividend policy includes an intention to begin paying dividends in the financial year starting 1 April 2026, targeting annual distributions of 5% of net asset value per annum. The Board expects to announce a second interim dividend later in 2026, with the aim of achieving this annual target.
The announcement comes as the Guinness VCT continues to scale its portfolio of revenue-generating UK growth companies, now comprising more than 20 investments, including Aptem, Dragonfly AI, GlycanAge, Mintago, MORI, MOTH Drinks, PlotBox and Wrisk.
The Company is currently in its fourth and largest fundraising round, following a strong period of progress including the first portfolio exit in 2025, delivering a 2x return on shares sold.
For investors considering participation before the end of the 2025/26 tax year, new subscribers under the current offer by 1 April 2026 will be eligible to receive the April dividend.
Commenting on the announcement, Will Clark, Head of Business Development at Guinness Ventures, said:
“This maiden dividend represents a meaningful milestone and an important first step in our aim of delivering long-term value for investors. With a growing portfolio and a clear investment strategy focused on scaling high-potential UK businesses, we are confident in the opportunities ahead.”
About Guinness VCT
Guinness VCT Plc is a generalist VCT looking to invest into the UK’s fastest growing scale-up companies. Our diversified approach to investing targets a broad and balanced portfolio. We invest in growth companies across a range of sectors including technology, education, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, leisure and food & drink.
For further information, please contact:
Hugo Vaux
Guinness Asset Management Limited (Manager)
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Robin Smeaton
The City Partnership (UK) Limited (Company Secretary)
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Keith Lassman
Howard Kennedy Corporate Services LLP
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Sam Emery/Emma Murphy/Robbie Lawther/Bruno Aldridge
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Important Information
This press release is for information purposes only and does not constitute investment advice or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell shares. It contains forward-looking statements which are subject to risks and uncertainties; actual results may differ materially. Dividends are paid at the discretion of the Board and are not guaranteed. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. The value of investments may go down as well as up and investors may not get back the amount invested.