7 May 2024 09:09
7 May 2024
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Asia Dragon Trust plc
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Response to AWEM Announcement
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The Board of Asia Dragon Trust plc ("DGN" or the "Company") notes the announcement this morning by Ashoka WhiteOak Emerging Markets Trust plc ("AWEM") regarding a proposal for the combination of the assets of DGN and AWEM by way of a scheme of reconstruction of DGN pursuant to section 110 of the Insolvency Act 1986 and a rollover of its assets into AWEM (the "AWEM Proposals").
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The Board confirms that it has received an approach from AWEM and urges shareholders to take no action at this time in relation to the AWEM Proposals.
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The Company will make a further announcement in due course.
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For further information:
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abrdn Holdings Limited Charles Mearns (Company Secretary) Â | 0131 372 9369 |
Winterflood Investment Trusts Neil Langford  | 020 3100 0160 |
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