Invesco Global Equity Income Trust plc (IGET) has announced the issue and allotment of 185,000 ordinary shares of 1p each at a price of 427.00p per share under its block listing facility, with the allotment made to satisfy market demand. The new shares are issued under authorities previously granted by the company's shareholders and rank pari passu with existing shares in all respects. Following the transaction, the total number of ordinary shares in issue rises to 130,163,814, which serves as the updated denominator for calculating shareholder interests. Investors tracking the trust's capital structure will note this as a routine but material update to the share count.

Key Points

  • Invesco Global Equity Income Trust plc (IGET), managed by Invesco Asset Management Limited
  • 185,000 new ordinary shares of 1p each issued at 427.00p per share under the block listing facility
  • Total shares in issue now stand at 130,163,814 following the allotment, dated 12 November 2026
  • Investors should monitor further block listing issuances as an indicator of ongoing demand for the trust's shares

IGET Issues 185,000 Shares at 427p to Satisfy Market Demand Under Block Listing Facility

The board of Invesco Global Equity Income Trust plc confirmed on 12 November 2026 that it has agreed to issue and allot 185,000 ordinary shares of 1p each at a price of 427.00p per share. The allotment is made specifically to satisfy market demand and is conducted under the block listing facility, a mechanism that allows investment trusts to issue new shares incrementally without requiring a separate prospectus for each transaction. The authority for this issuance was previously granted by the company's shareholders, meaning no additional shareholder approval was required for this specific allotment.

New IGET Shares Rank Pari Passu With Existing Ordinary Share Capital

The announcement states that the newly issued shares rank pari passu with all existing ordinary shares in issue in every respect. This means holders of the new shares will carry the same rights as existing shareholders with regard to dividends, voting, and any return of capital. For a global equity income trust such as IGET — which focuses on delivering income alongside capital growth through international equity exposure — maintaining consistency in shareholder rights across all issued shares is a standard requirement that protects the interests of both new and existing investors.

IGET Total Voting Shares Reach 130,163,814 Following Latest Allotment

Following completion of this issuance, the total number of ordinary shares in issue and voting rights for Invesco Global Equity Income Trust plc stands at 130,163,814. The announcement confirms this figure should be used as the denominator when investors calculate their proportional interests or notifiable shareholding thresholds in the company under applicable disclosure rules. This updated share count is a legally required disclosure and provides transparency to the market regarding the trust's current capital structure. Investors and regulatory filers should update their records accordingly to reflect this revised total.