ProVen VCT plc: Half-Yearly Report

Core Viewpoint - ProVen VCT plc has reported its interim results for the six months ending 31 August 2025, showing stable performance in net asset value and dividends paid per share compared to previous periods [1] Financial Summary - The Net Asset Value (NAV) per share as of 31 August 2025 is 62.6p, a slight decrease from 62.9p in both 31 August 2024 and 28 February 2025 [2] - Dividends paid per share since conversion/consolidation have increased to 89.25p from 86.0p in the previous year and 87.5p in the last reporting period [2] - The Total Return, which includes NAV plus dividends paid, stands at 151.85p, up from 148.9p a year ago and 150.4p in the last half-year [2] - The total net assets of the company are reported at £176,534,000, an increase from £168,944,000 in the previous year and £168,981,000 in the last reporting period [2] Dividend Declaration - The Board has declared an interim dividend of 1.5p per share, scheduled for payment on 30 January 2026 to shareholders registered by 9 January 2026 [3] - This interim dividend represents a cash return of 2.5% based on the opening NAV per share as of 1 March 2025, adjusted for the August dividend of 1.75p per share [3] - The payment of this interim dividend will lead to a corresponding reduction in the Company's NAV per share [3]