CC Japan Income & Growth Trust plc has changed its name to Chikara Japan Income & Growth Trust plc with effect from 5 November 2026, the Board announced on 6 November 2026. The rebrand aligns the investment trust's identity with its manager, Chikara Investments, formerly known as Coupland Cardiff Asset Management, which adopted the Chikara name in 2023. The company confirmed that the change is purely administrative, with no alterations to investment policy, the portfolio management team, or any other operational arrangements. The London Stock Exchange TIDM remains CCJI.

Key Points

  • Chikara Japan Income & Growth Trust plc (formerly CC Japan Income & Growth Trust plc, ticker: CCJI)
  • Company name changed to Chikara Japan Income & Growth Trust plc with effect from 5 November 2026
  • TIDM, ISIN, SEDOL and LEI all remain unchanged; existing share certificates remain valid
  • Investors should watch for the name update to be reflected on the FCA Official List and LSE trading records

Chikara Rebrand Traces Back to Investment Manager's 2023 Name Change from Coupland Cardiff

The announcement states that the new name reflects a rebrand undertaken by the company's investment manager in 2023, when Coupland Cardiff Asset Management became Chikara Investments. The word "Chikara" means "strength" in Japanese, a choice the manager says reflects its longstanding expertise and commitment to Japanese equity investing. The Board concluded that adopting the Chikara name would better align the trust's public identity with that of its investment manager and acknowledge Chikara Investments' established reputation as a specialist Japan-focused investment house.

No Changes to Investment Objective, Portfolio Team or Richard Aston's Management Role

The company was explicit that the name change carries no operational consequences. The investment objective, investment policy, investment process, portfolio management team, and Board of Directors all remain unchanged. Richard Aston continues to lead the investment team, employing the same investment approach that has been in place since the trust launched in December 2015. The announcement confirms that no changes have been made to any other operational or management arrangements, offering continuity for shareholders who rely on the trust's established Japan income and growth strategy.

CCJI Ticker and Shareholder Certificates Unaffected as Companies House Confirms Registration

From a practical standpoint, shareholders are not required to take any action. Existing share certificates will remain valid for all purposes, and no replacement certificates will be issued. The trust's London Stock Exchange TIDM, CCJI, is unchanged, as are its ISIN, SEDOL, and LEI number 549300FZANMYIORK1K98. Companies House has confirmed registration of the new name, and the announcement states the company will liaise with the FCA and LSE to update the Official List and trading records as soon as practicable following receipt of the Certificate of Incorporation on Change of Name.

Japan-Focused Trust Has Operated Under Consistent Strategy Since December 2015 Launch

Chikara Japan Income & Growth Trust plc is a specialist closed-ended investment trust focused on generating income and capital growth from Japanese equities. The trust has operated continuously since its launch in December 2015, with Chikara Investments — previously Coupland Cardiff Asset Management — serving as investment manager throughout that period. The Japan equity income sector demands particular expertise given currency dynamics, corporate governance developments, and the distinctive dividend culture among Japanese companies, factors that investors may continue to monitor as the trust operates under its refreshed identity.