Gresham House Income & Growth VCT plc (GHV1) has announced the allotment of 1,916,347 new Ordinary Shares under its Dividend Investment Scheme, priced at 57.92 pence per share. The allotment took place on 30 October 2026, with dealings on the London Stock Exchange's main market expected to commence on or around 6 November 2026. Following the issuance, the company's total issued share capital rises to 359,524,232 Ordinary Shares, a figure that shareholders must now use as the denominator when calculating disclosure obligations under FCA transparency rules.

Key Points

  • Gresham House Income & Growth VCT plc (GHV1) is a venture capital trust listed on the London Stock Exchange
  • 1,916,347 new Ordinary Shares of 1p each allotted on 30 October 2026 at 57.92 pence per share under the Dividend Investment Scheme
  • Total issued share capital and voting rights following allotment: 359,524,232 Ordinary Shares; no shares held in Treasury
  • Investors should watch for confirmation of admission to trading, expected on or around 6 November 2026

GHV1 Allots Shares at 57.92p Under Its Dividend Investment Scheme

Gresham House Income & Growth VCT plc confirmed that 1,916,347 new Ordinary Shares of 1 penny each were allotted on 30 October 2026 at a price of 57.92 pence per share. The shares were issued under the company's Dividend Investment Scheme, which allows eligible shareholders to reinvest dividends into new shares rather than receiving cash distributions. The announcement states that the allotment is subject to listing, with an application having been made for the new shares to be admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange's main market for listed securities.

London Stock Exchange Admission Expected Around 6 November 2026

According to the announcement, dealings in the newly allotted shares are expected to commence on or around 6 November 2026 on the London Stock Exchange's main market. Gresham House Income & Growth VCT is managed by Gresham House Asset Management Limited, which acts as company secretary and serves as the primary contact for shareholder enquiries. The VCT structure is designed to provide investors with exposure to smaller, growth-focused UK companies while offering tax advantages associated with venture capital trust investments under UK legislation.

Total Voting Rights Rise to 359,524,232 Shares Following the Allotment

Following the allotment, the company's total issued share capital stands at 359,524,232 Ordinary Shares, all of which carry voting rights. The company confirmed it holds no shares in Treasury, meaning the full 359,524,232 figure represents the denominator shareholders must use when assessing whether they are required to notify the FCA of interests or changes in interests under the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules. Investors may be watching this figure closely, as changes to total voting rights can affect the thresholds at which disclosure obligations are triggered under FCA rules.