Schroder Brit Share News (SBO)

IN BRIEF: Schroder British Opportunities NAV declines 2.5%

Schroder British Opportunities Trust - London-based public and private investment trust focused on small to mid-cap UK companies - Reports net asset value per share at September 30 was 104.66 pence, down 2.5% from 107.32p at March 31. Explains this reflects markedly different performance from the public and private investments. Public investments fell 4.9% during the period while private investments rose 2.9%. Expects that "the patient shareholder will benefit when market sentiment changes and the value and quality of the underlying portfolio becomes appreciated."

IN BRIEF: Schroder investee to buy Flowbird for undisclosed amount

(Alliance News) - Schroder British Opportunities Trust PLC says investee EasyPark Group intends to acquire Flowbird Group, a Paris-based payment and ticketing systems company. Does not disclose terms of the deal, adding that it is subject to customary approvals. EasyPark is a Stockholm-based company which helps drivers find parking spaces and electric vehicle charging ports across cities via its app. Portfolio managers, Tim Creed and Pav Sriharan, comment: "We are delighted with the progress that EasyPark Group has made since our initial investment in 2021 and believe this deal would be highly complementary to their existing business and extend their global reach."

IN BRIEF: Schroder British investee Rapyd acquires PayU from Prosus

Schroder British Opportunities Trust PLC - London-based public and private investment trust focused on small to mid-cap UK companies - Confirms private equity investee Rapyd Financial Network Ltd has acquired PayU Global Payment Org from technology investor Prosus NV for USD610 million. Deal does not include PayU's operations in India, Turkey or Southeast Asia. Schroder says the purchase "further solidifies Rapyd's position as a dominant global fintech leader continuing the company's trajectory towards an [initial public offering]." Schroder first invested in Rapyd in early 2021 as part of Rapyd's USD300 million Series D financing round.

Schroder British Opportunities Trust says annual net asset value up

(Alliance News) - Schroder British Opportunities Trust PLC on Thursday said that its net asset value was up and that it had swung to a profit in its annual report.

Schroder British's investment Mintec buys AgriBriefing for largest PRA

(Alliance News) - Schroder British Opportunities Trust PLC on Friday said that one of its private equity investments, Mintec Ltd, has bought AgriBriefing Ltd for an undisclosed price.

TRADING UPDATES: Braemar launches gas desk; Aterian hails Azrar finds

(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Thursday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

IN BRIEF: Schroder British invests in healthcare provider Cera Care

Schroder British Opportunities Trust PLC - investment company - On Thursday, announces additional investment into Cera Care Ltd, a home healthcare provider. Cera Care raised USD320 million as part of a funding round. Schroder says the funding round will lead to an uplift in the fair value of its holding in Cera of GBP2.1 million compared to the valuation at March 31.

TRADING UPDATES: 4D Pharma warns of wind-up; Star Phoenix files claim

(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Thursday and Wednesday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

TRADING UPDATES: Coca-Cola HBC and Pendragon shareholders show ire

(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Tuesday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

Schroder British invests in insurance firm CFC Underwriting

(Alliance News) - Schroder British Opportunities Trust PLC on Wednesday said it has made an investment in CFC Underwriting.

SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Vitec orders, revenue and profit at record

(Alliance News) - The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-caps on Tuesday.

Schroder British invests in food commodity pricing firm Mintec

(Alliance News) - Schroder British Opportunities Trust PLC on Tuesday it has made an investment in Mintec Ltd.

EARNINGS UPDATES: MP Evans dividend outlook bright; ScS share buyback

(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Tuesday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

IN BRIEF: Schroder British investee Waterlogic agrees to merger

IN BRIEF: Schroder British investee Waterlogic agrees to merger