Invesco Global Equity Income Trust plc (IGET) has announced the issue and allotment of 75,000 ordinary shares of 1p each at a price of 416.60p per share, utilising its block listing facility to satisfy market demand. The allotment was made under authorities previously granted by the company's shareholders and was announced on 9 November 2026. Following the issue, the trust's total ordinary shares in issue rise to 129,978,814, a figure investors should use as the denominator when calculating voting interests in the company.

Key Points

  • Invesco Global Equity Income Trust plc (IGET), managed by Invesco Asset Management Limited
  • 75,000 new ordinary shares issued and allotted at 416.60p per share under the block listing facility
  • Total ordinary shares in issue now stand at 129,978,814 following the allotment
  • Investors should monitor further block listing issuances and any updates to shareholder authorities

IGET Issues 75,000 Ordinary Shares at 416.60p to Meet Market Demand

The board of Invesco Global Equity Income Trust plc confirmed on 9 November 2026 that it has agreed to issue and allot 75,000 ordinary shares of 1p each at a price of 416.60p per share. The issuance is being conducted under the trust's block listing facility, a mechanism that allows investment trusts to issue new shares incrementally to meet investor demand without requiring a separate prospectus for each transaction. The announcement states that the allotment is specifically intended to satisfy market demand, suggesting ongoing investor appetite for exposure to the trust's global equity income strategy.

New Shares Rank Pari Passu With Existing IGET Ordinary Shares in All Respects

The newly issued shares will rank pari passu with IGET's existing ordinary shares in all respects, meaning they carry identical rights to dividends, voting, and any return of capital. This is standard practice for share issuances of this nature and ensures that incoming shareholders receive equivalent treatment to existing holders. The allotment has been made under authorities that IGET's shareholders previously granted to the board for this purpose, confirming that no additional shareholder approval was required ahead of this specific transaction.

Total IGET Voting Shares Rise to 129,978,814 Following the Allotment

Following the completion of this issue, the total number of ordinary shares in issue and voting rights for Invesco Global Equity Income Trust plc stands at 129,978,814. The company has confirmed that this figure should be used as the denominator by any party calculating their proportionate interest or notifiable holding in IGET under applicable disclosure rules. Investors and institutional shareholders tracking their percentage interests in the trust should update their calculations accordingly to reflect this revised total.

Invesco Asset Management Acts as Corporate Manager Across IGET's Global Income Mandate

Invesco Global Equity Income Trust is managed by Invesco Asset Management Limited, with corporate secretarial responsibilities handled by the same firm. The trust operates a global equity income mandate, seeking dividend income and capital growth from international equity markets. Block listing facilities are a commonly used tool among UK-listed investment trusts to manage share supply efficiently in response to demand, and their use can be indicative of a trust trading at or near a premium to net asset value. The company did not disclose net asset value or premium data in this announcement.