CT Healthcare Trust PLC (CTHT), the London-listed investment trust managed by Columbia Threadneedle Investments, has announced the purchase of 5,157 ordinary shares at an average price of 122.40p per share on 4 November 2026. The buyback was executed through J.P. Morgan Securities plc on the London Stock Exchange. The purchased shares will be held in treasury, bringing the company's total treasury holding to 272,853,494 ordinary shares, while 42,298,815 shares remain in issue excluding treasury shares.

Key Points

  • CT Healthcare Trust PLC (CTHT) is a London-listed investment trust managed by Columbia Threadneedle Investments
  • The company purchased 5,157 ordinary shares of 1 penny each at an average price of 122.40p on 4 November 2026
  • Following the transaction, treasury shares stand at 272,853,494 and shares in issue (excluding treasury) total 42,298,815
  • Investors may watch whether further buybacks are conducted and their effect on the trust's capital structure

CTHT Executes 4 November 2026 Share Purchase Through J.P. Morgan Securities at 122.40p

CT Healthcare Trust PLC confirmed it purchased 5,157 ordinary shares of 1 penny each through J.P. Morgan Securities plc on 4 November 2026, with the transaction carried out on the London Stock Exchange. The average price paid per share was 122.40p. The announcement states that the company intends to hold the acquired shares in treasury rather than cancel them immediately, a common approach for investment trusts seeking to manage their share capital and potentially reissue shares at a later date if market conditions allow.

CT Healthcare Trust's Treasury Position Reaches 272,853,494 Shares Following Latest Transaction

Following the buyback, CT Healthcare Trust now holds 272,853,494 ordinary shares in treasury, with 42,298,815 ordinary shares remaining in issue excluding treasury shares. The scale of the treasury holding relative to shares in issue is a notable feature of the trust's capital management strategy. Investment trusts routinely conduct buybacks when their shares trade at a discount to net asset value, using treasury mechanisms to provide liquidity support and to manage the discount, though the company did not disclose the prevailing discount level or net asset value in this announcement.

Columbia Threadneedle Investments Manages CTHT's Healthcare-Focused Investment Mandate

CT Healthcare Trust PLC is managed by Columbia Threadneedle Investments, a global asset manager, and focuses on healthcare sector investments. The trust is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker CTHT. Columbia Threadneedle Investments handles enquiries relating to the trust, with J.P. Morgan Cazenove acting in a broking capacity. The trust's investment mandate targets healthcare assets, a sector that investors often regard as defensively positioned, though specific portfolio holdings, geographic exposures, and financial performance metrics were not detailed in this particular company update.

Ongoing Buyback Activity and Share Count for CTHT Investors to Monitor

Investors following CT Healthcare Trust may wish to monitor the frequency and scale of future share repurchases, as ongoing buyback activity can indicate the board's view on valuation and its commitment to managing any discount to net asset value. The company's LEI is 213800HQ3J3H9YF2UI82. Enquiries can be directed to Columbia Threadneedle Investments on +44 (0) 207 464 5000 or to James Bouverat at J.P. Morgan Cazenove on +44 (0) 207 134 2224. The company did not disclose further financial guidance or portfolio commentary in this announcement.