Invesco Global Equity Income Trust plc (IGET) has announced the issue and allotment of 50,000 ordinary shares of 1p each at a price of 408.80p per share under its block listing facility, with the allotment dated 3 November 2026. The new shares are being issued to satisfy market demand, using authorities previously granted by the company's shareholders. Following the allotment, IGET's total ordinary shares in issue and voting rights stand at 129,828,814, a figure investors should use as the denominator when calculating interests in the company.

Key Points

  • Invesco Global Equity Income Trust plc (IGET), managed by Invesco Asset Management Limited
  • 50,000 ordinary shares of 1p each issued at 408.80p per share under the block listing facility
  • Total shares in issue and voting rights now stand at 129,828,814 following this allotment
  • Investors should monitor whether further issuances occur under the existing shareholder-approved authorities

IGET Issues 50,000 Shares at 408.80p to Meet Market Demand

The board of Invesco Global Equity Income Trust plc confirmed on 3 November 2026 that it has agreed to issue and allot 50,000 ordinary shares of 1p each at a price of 408.80p per share. The allotment is being made under the company's block listing facility, a mechanism commonly used by investment trusts to issue new shares in tranches to meet ongoing investor demand. The announcement states that the issuance is specifically intended to satisfy market demand and has been executed using authorities previously approved by the company's shareholders for such allotments.

New IGET Shares Rank Pari Passu With Existing Ordinary Share Capital

The newly issued ordinary shares will rank pari passu with all existing shares in issue, meaning they carry identical rights in all respects, including entitlement to dividends, voting rights, and any future distributions. This is standard practice for investment trusts when issuing shares under a block listing facility and ensures that existing shareholders are not disadvantaged in terms of the rights attached to their holdings. The announcement does not indicate any discount or premium differential beyond the stated 408.80p issue price relative to existing shares.

Total Voting Rights Rise to 129,828,814 Following the Allotment

Following the completion of this allotment, the total number of ordinary shares in issue and voting rights for Invesco Global Equity Income Trust plc is 129,828,814. The announcement confirms this figure should serve as the denominator for shareholders and other parties calculating their proportional interests or notifiable interests in the company under applicable disclosure obligations. Investors and market participants are required to use this updated figure for any relevant regulatory calculations, including those under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

Invesco Asset Management Limited Acts as Corporate Manager for IGET

The announcement is made on behalf of the board by Tobi Teriba, acting as Corporate Secretary to the company for and on behalf of Invesco Asset Management Limited. A contact is also provided for Will Ellis, Head of Specialist Funds at Invesco, reflecting the trust's management structure under the broader Invesco group. Invesco Global Equity Income Trust focuses on global equity income investment, seeking to provide shareholders with a combination of income and capital growth through a diversified international portfolio.