The Directors of The Edinburgh Investment Trust plc (LON:EDIN) have announced that they have declared a third interim dividend for the year ended 31 March 2023 of 6.70 pence per ordinary share (2022: 6.40p). The dividend is payable on 26 May 2023 to Ordinary Shareholders on the register on 5 May 2023. The shares will be quoted ex-dividend on 4 May 2023.
The second interim dividend of 6.40 pence per share was paid on 24 February 2023 to shareholders on the Company’s register on 3 February 2023 (ex-dividend date being 2 February 2023).
Edinburgh Investment Trust offers exposure primarily to UK-listed equities. It may also hold up to 20% of assets in equities listed overseas. The Company invests primarily in UK securities with the long term objective of achieving: 1. An increase of the Net Asset Value per share in excess of the growth in the FTSE All-Share Index; and 2. Growth in dividends per share in excess of the rate of UK inflation. It is managed by James de Uphaugh, Head of the Liontrust Global Fundamental team, with Chris Field being the Deputy Manager. He constructs a high conviction portfolio of c.40 holdings based on fundamental company research. James is supported by a collegiate team of 16 fund managers and analysts. Together, they have deep knowledge of markets and a rigorous approach to investment analysis.
