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Mobeus Income & Growth VCT plc

Half-Year results for the six months ended 30 June 2016

Mobeus Income & Growth VCT plc ("the Company", "the VCT" or "MIG VCT") is a Venture Capital Trust ("VCT") listed on the London Stock Exchange. Its investment portfolio, which invests primarily in established, unquoted companies, is advised by Mobeus Equity Partners LLP ("Mobeus" or "the Investment Adviser").

Company Objective

The Objective of the Company is to provide investors with a regular income stream, by way of tax-free dividends generated from income and capital returns, while continuing at all times to qualify as a VCT.

Financial Highlights

Results for the six months ended 30 June 2016

Performance Summary

The net asset value per share of the Company at 30 June 2016 was 90.80 pence.

The table below shows the recent past performance of the original fundraising launched in 2004. Performance data for all fundraising rounds and for former Matrix Income & Growth 3 VCT plc ("MIG3 VCT") shareholders are shown in an appendix to the published Half-Year Report and will be available on the Company's website.

Reporting date

Netassets

NAV per Share

Share

 Price

 (mid-market price)1

Cumulative dividends paid

per share

Cumulative total return per share to shareholders2

Dividends

per share in

respect of the period

(NAV

basis)

(Share price basis)

As at

(£m)

(p)

(p)

(p)

(p)

(p)

(p)

30 June 2016

68.67

90.80

82.75

81.30

172.10

164.05

8.50 3

31 December 2015

74.11

97.54

86.50

74.30

171.84

160.80

10.00 4

30 June 2015

72.19

95.01

83.50

71.30

166.31

154.80

3.00

1

Source: London Stock Exchange.

2

Cumulative total return per share comprises either the NAV per share (NAV basis) or the mid-market price per share (share price basis), plus cumulative dividends paid since launch in 2004.

3

The Directors have declared an interim dividend of 8.50 pence per share in respect of the six months ended 30 June 2016. The dividend will be paid to shareholders on 20 September 2016.

4

10.00 pence is dividends paid per share in respect of the year ended 31 December 2015 and therefore includes the 3.00 pence paid in respect of the six months ended 30 June 2015.

Chairman's Statement

I am pleased to present the Half-Year Report for Mobeus Income & Growth VCT plc covering the six month period ended 30 June 2016. This is my first Report to you since I succeeded Keith Niven as Chairman of the Board in May this year.

The result of the EU Referendum has triggered a period of UK economic uncertainty and volatility in financial markets. In this environment, we are continuing to take a cautious approach to investment valuations and the Company's NAV total return in the period remained broadly the same. This half-year has also been a period of review and consolidation as the Investment Adviser develops and evaluates a pipeline of opportunities which comply with the Company's new Investment Policy.

Shareholders approved a revised Investment Policy at the Company's AGM on 23 May 2016 ("the new Policy"). The new Policy was required to enable the Company to continue to comply with the rules of the VCT Scheme as amended by the Finance (No 2) Act 2015, enacted last November ("the New VCT Rules"). In summary, the Company may now only make new VCT investments in younger and smaller companies for growth and development purposes. Further information was given in the 2015 Annual Report and an update on this matter is also provided in the section on "Industry developments" later in this Chairman's Statement.

As a consequence of the new, more restrictive criteria, under the New VCT Rules, a lower level of investment activity has occurred for the industry as a whole. The Company's new investment level fell to £1.69 million over the six months, which compared to £6.27 million for the same period last year. This lower level of new investment is consistent with the sharp decline in the generalist VCT industry's completed new investment over this same period. Independent research is showing that new investment across generalist VCTs as a whole fell by 66% in the period.

Nevertheless, it is pleasing to report that the Company has completed two new investments under the Company's new Policy and descriptions of these investments are set out under Investment portfolio and in the Investment Adviser's Review below.

NAV and NAV total return to shareholders

The net asset value per share as at 30 June 2016 was 90.80 pence compared with the previously reported NAV per share of 97.54 pence as at 31 December 2015. After taking into account the final dividend of 7.00 pence per share in respect of the year ended 31 December 2015, paid during this period, the Company's total return (NAV basis) for the half-year was 0.3% (2015: 2.6%).

Meanwhile, the cumulative NAV total return per share (being the closing net asset value plus total dividends paid to date since launch) also rose slightly during the six month period by 0.2%, from 171.84 pence to 172.10 pence.

The small rise in NAV total return over the period is principally due to a positive revenue return, which has outweighed a fall in the overall value of the investment portfolio.

Tables showing the returns to shareholders from each allotment in each previous fundraising (including MIG 3 VCT) will be shown in an appendix to the published Half-Year Report and will be available on the Company's website. We have included this information to enable shareholders to monitor the performance of their investment (including dividend payments) on a consistent basis.

Interim dividend

The Board remains focused upon continuing to deliver attractive returns to shareholders. The Directors have declared an interim dividend of 8.50 pence per share. This comprises an income dividend of 2.00 pence per share and a capital dividend of 6.50 pence per share, to be paid on 20 September 2016 to shareholders on the Register on 26 August 2016. This will bring cumulative dividends paid per share since the launch of the Company to 89.80 pence (2015: 71.30 pence) per share. Shareholders should note that, of this dividend, only approximately 2.00 pence per share is from profits earned for the half-year, so the balance of 6.50 pence should be regarded as exceptional. 5.00 pence of the capital dividend is payable out of the Company's Special Distributable Reserve.

Investment portfolio

Overall the performance of the investment portfolio, which principally comprises MBO investments made prior to the change to the VCT Rules in November of last year, has continued to be satisfactory. The portfolio recorded a small loss of £0.13 million (0.2% of the opening value) during the first half of the year and was valued at £49.59 million at the period-end. The six month period experienced notable increases in the valuations of Jablite and Vian Marketing (trading as Tushingham Sails), which have both performed strongly since investment in 2015. The portfolio also saw valuation declines over the period, principally in the investments in Entanet and Virgin Wines. Redline Worldwide ("Redline") and Access IS ("Access"), two recent additions to the portfolio, both made strong starts.

In February, the Company invested £1.09 million into Redline, a market leader in the provision of security consultancy and training services to airlines, governments, airports and global distribution companies. In June, an investment of £0.60 million was made into MPB Group, a leading online marketplace for used photo and video equipment.

Following an exceptional period of realisations in 2014 and 2015, the Company has not exited any investments during this period, although a total of £2.25 million of capital proceeds has been received. This was from two principal sources, being firstly £0.63 million of deferred consideration, most of which was received in respect of Focus Pharma (sold in 2014). Secondly, strong cash generation predominantly at three portfolio companies contributed to a total of £1.34 million in full and partial loan stock repayments (Leap New Co (trading as Ward Thomas), Jablite and Fullfield (trading as Motorclean)). Leap New Co has now fully repaid its loan stock and Jablite has so far returned around 92% of the original investment made in April 2015.

Further details of these transactions can be found in the Investment Adviser's Review below.

Industry developments

Details of the New VCT Rules and their potential impact on the Company and its returns were set out in the 2015 Annual Report. A summary of current VCT regulation for the Company is provided below.

Your Board, together with the Investment Adviser and the VCT industry as a whole, has continued to seek greater clarity from HM Revenue & Customs ("HMRC") at a more detailed, practical level of what investments will or will not be permitted by the new legislation. The draft guidance, published by HMRC in May, has clarified some (but not all) of the implications of these New VCT Rules. The Investment Adviser, together with the Company's VCT Status Adviser, is seeking further clarification of aspects of this guidance. Further practical experience in applying these New VCT Rules to particular transactions is also needed.

Industry bodies are continuing discussions with HMRC and HM Treasury to try to secure an amendment to the VCT Rules to permit VCTs to provide some replacement capital as part of an investment. If obtained, this would enlarge the pool of possible investment opportunities for VCTs compared to the more restricted regime that now applies under the New VCT Rules.

The Board's view remains that the changes in VCT legislation restrict the universe of companies that the Company can invest in. These changes may cause new investments to carry a higher risk, but could also hold the prospect of higher but more variable returns. The VCT's recent investments into Redline and MPB Group are examples of the type of investment the Company is likely to make in the future.

Revenue account

The net revenue return for the period was £0.77 million compared to £0.74 million achieved this time last year. Income has fallen marginally, where a fall in dividends outweighed a rise in loan interest.

Liquidity

The present level of cash or near cash resources held by the Company as at 30 June 2016, including the liquidity held by companies preparing to trade, was £30.67 million or 44.7% of net assets. This is a fall from the position at the year-end, although the Board's view remains that this is on the high side. It results partly from the impact of the unexpected changes in the VCT Rules. These changes are likely to lead to a lower amount of new investment in the short to medium term. A more informed assessment of the appropriate level of funds required for future investment should emerge in due course but the Board anticipates that fundraising will not be required in the current year.

The VCT continues to hold its cash in a number of deposit accounts diversified among well-known financial institutions across a range of maturities and in a selection of money market funds with AAA credit ratings.

Changes in the Board of Directors

I was appointed Chairman of the Company following the resignation of Keith Niven from the Board on 13 May 2016. Also, as previously announced, Tom Sooke's scheduled retirement meant he did not stand for re-election at the Annual General Meeting of the Company held on 23 May 2016.

On behalf of the current Board, I would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Keith and Tom who had both served on the Board since the inception of the Company in 2004 and made a significant contribution. Keith very ably led the Board as Chairman. My fellow directors and I greatly valued his experience, wisdom and sense of humour. The Board also appreciated Tom Sooke's strong leadership and experience, particularly in his role as Chairman of the Audit Committee.

Bridget Guérin was appointed Senior Independent Director in succession to Tom Sooke. She also continues as Chair of the Nomination & Remuneration and Management Engagement Committees and Catherine Wall continues as Chair of the Audit Committee. The new Board has considered its composition and is satisfied that it comprises a good balance of experience in the different areas of the Company's activity. We will however continue to keep this under review over the coming months.

Investment in qualifying holdings

The Company is required to meet the target set by HMRC of investing at least 70% of the funds raised in qualifying unquoted and AIM quoted companies. The Company exceeded this threshold (based on VCT cost as defined in tax legislation which differs from the actual cost given in the Investment Portfolio Summary below) throughout the period. The balance of the portfolio continued to be held in non-qualifying investments and cash.

Share buy-backs

During the six months ended 30 June 2016, the Company bought back 345,000 of its own shares, representing 0.5% of the issued share capital at the beginning of the period, at an average price, including costs, of 85.62 pence per share. All of the shares offered were bought-back in the period and were subsequently cancelled by the Company.

Continuing shareholders benefit from the difference between the NAV per share and the price per share at which the shares are bought back and cancelled.

Shareholder event

The Investment Adviser held its sixth annual shareholder event on 26 January 2016. The event was well attended and we were pleased to hear from the Investment Adviser that it received positive feedback from shareholders. The next event is to be held on Tuesday, 24 January 2017 at the Royal Institute of British Architects in Central London. The programme will again include presentations on the investment activity and performance of the Mobeus VCTs as well as talks from investee companies and an update on the recent regulatory changes. Shareholders have been sent further details and an invitation to the event, with their copy of the Mobeus VCT Newsletter circulated last month.

Outlook

The outcome of the UK's EU Referendum vote on 23 June 2016 had significant and unexpected political repercussions and created a high degree of short term economic uncertainty. However, the prospect of greater political certainty in the UK following the appointment of a new Prime Minister and Cabinet has, in the short term, cheered UK markets although the decline in Sterling is evidence of continuing concerns. Economists are divided around the medium term prospects for the UK economy and uncertainty is likely to prevail until the direction of, and potential outcome from, Brexit negotiations with the EU become clearer.

In this context, it is too early to comment definitively on the outlook for your Company, but both the Board and Investment Adviser remain positive around future prospects. We believe that the UK economy is fundamentally resilient and efficient and policy advisers have learned important lessons since the global financial crash in 2008. The small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) segment is a dynamic target universe for new investment. Whilst some companies and sectors may face greater challenges than before, others will be able to capitalise on different trading conditions and currency levels. The Investment Adviser has considerable experience in selecting promising companies and managing risk. The existing portfolio predominantly comprises established, profitable companies that have generally performed well and been conservatively financed.

While further clarity at a detailed level is required to apply the New VCT Rules efficiently, we are pleased to have completed two new investments that meet these rules and are in accordance with the Company's new Investment Policy. The Investment Adviser has enlarged its team and is focused on developing a strong pipeline of similar opportunities, some of which will become new investments to join the existing portfolio.

Although there is therefore likely to be some continuing uncertainty in the UK economy and in the identification of investments under the new Policy, the Board and Investment Adviser remain confident of being able to adjust to this new environment and to continue to produce attractive returns in the future.

Finally, I would like to thank all of our shareholders for their continuing support.

Clive Boothman

Chairman

Investment Policy

The investment policy is designed to meet the Company's objective.

Investments

The Company invests primarily in a diverse portfolio of UK unquoted companies. Investments are made selectively across a number of sectors, principally in established companies. Investments are usually structured as part loan stock and part equity in order to produce a regular income stream and to generate capital gains from realisations.

There are a number of conditions within the VCT legislation which need to be met by the Company and which may change from time to time. The Company will seek to make investments in accordance with the requirements of prevailing VCT legislation.

Asset allocation and risk diversification policies, including the size and type of investments the Company makes, are determined in part by the requirements of prevailing VCT legislation. No single investment may represent more than 15% (by VCT tax value) of the Company's total investments at the date of investment.

Liquidity

The Company's cash and liquid funds are held in a portfolio of readily realisable interest bearing investments, deposit and current accounts, of varying maturities, subject to the overriding criterion that the risk of loss of capital be minimised.

Borrowing

The Company's articles of association permit borrowings of amounts up to 10% of the adjusted capital and reserves (as defined therein). However, the Company has never borrowed and the Board would only consider doing so in exceptional circumstances. 

To achieve continued status as a VCT, the Company must meet a number of conditions, the most important of which are that:-

* VCT tax value means valued in accordance with prevailing VCT legislation.

The above takes into account legislation up to the Finance (No 2) Act 2015 enacted in November 2015. Further draft legislation states that from 6 April 2016 onwards, non-qualifying investments can no longer be made, except for certain exceptions in managing the Company's short-term liquidity.

Investment Adviser's Review

Overview

New investments and divestments over the six months ended 30 June 2016 have been at a lower level than in recent years. This is principally due to the impact of amendments to the VCT Scheme introduced by the Finance (No 2) Act 2015 in November of last year which has required all VCTs to reconsider the type of investments that VCTs can make in future. The new legislation has brought a significant change for the VCT industry and we, along with other Investment Advisers, have been focused on familiarising ourselves with the practical implications of the rules on the types of prospective opportunities we can now consider for VCT investment. That process is continuing. Further clarification is awaited both from HMRC's draft Guidance so far published and from additional practical experience gained from assessing more prospective opportunities at a detailed level.

These factors have inevitably caused a reduction in the level of new investment. Despite these uncertainties, we are pleased to report that two new investments have been completed under these new rules and the pipeline of prospective opportunities is increasing. We are hopeful that new investment levels may increase in the second half of the year, particularly if further clarification of the rules at a detailed level is forthcoming.

The valuation of the portfolio has fallen slightly by 0.2% on a like for like basis. The investment portfolio, the significant majority of which comprises investments made prior to the introduction of the new rules, remains solid and cash generative. A number of companies have made loan repayments, with one company, Leap New Co (trading as Ward Thomas), fully repaying its loan in just over a year since investment. Jablite has returned 92% of its original investment cost in a little over a year.

Investments remain spread across a number of sectors, primarily in support services, general retailers, media and fixed line telecommunications.

New investment

A total of £1.69 million (including £1.09 million via a company preparing to trade) was invested during the six months under review. This was made up of new investments in Redline and, more recently, MPB Group, a UK based online marketplace for used photo and video equipment.

Redline

Provision of security products and services

February 2016

1.09*

Redline is a market leader in the provision of security consultancy and training services to airlines, governments, airports and global distribution companies. Redline currently operates predominantly in the aviation security market and is at the forefront of counter terrorism training and services. The investment will be applied to enable the Company to grow in its core aviation market and in other sectors. The company's latest accounts for the year ended 31 March 2015 show turnover of £4.81 million and profit before interest, tax and amortisation of goodwill of £0.82 million.

* £1.51 million held in Pound FM Consultants Limited, a company preparing to trade, was used for this investment. This resulted in a net repayment of £0.42 million. Pound FM Consultants Limited subsequently changed its name to Redline Worldwide Limited.

MPB Group

Online marketplace for used photo and video equipment

June 2016

0.60

MPB is Europe's leading online marketplace (www.mpb.com) for used photo and video equipment. Based in Brighton, its custom-designed pricing technology enables MPB to offer both buy and sell services through the same platform and offers a one-stop shop for all its customers. The investment is to fund expansion of its platform globally, beginning with launches into both the US and German markets. The company's latest audited accounts for the year ended 31 March 2015 show turnover of £7.49 million and profit before interest, tax and amortisation of goodwill of £0.30 million.

Leap New Co (Ward Thomas)

Logistics, storage and removals business

January

1,005

Pound FM

Company preparing to trade

February

169

Fullfield (Motorclean)

Vehicle cleaning and valeting services

February

92

Jablite

Expanded polystyrene products

April

76

Total

1,342

Unquoted investments

ASL Technology Holdings LimitedPrinter and photocopier services

Support services

Dec-10

2,942

3,276

(3.7)%

4.8%

Virgin Wines Holding Company Limited Online wine retailer

General retailers

Nov-13

2,439

3,259

(7.4)%

4.7%

Entanet Holdings LimitedWholesale communications provider

Fixed Line Telecommunications

Feb-14

2,713

2,990

(28.4)%

4.4%

Tovey Management Limited (trading as Access IS)Provider of data capture and scanning hardware

Software and Computer Services

Oct-15

2,979

2,979

-

4.3%

Manufacturing Services Investment LimitedCompany seeking to carry on a business in the manufacturing sector

Company preparing to trade

Feb-14

2,666

2,666

-

3.9%

Fullfield Limited (trading as Motorclean)Provider of vehicle cleaning and valet services

Support services

Jul-11

1,626

2,275

19.4%

3.3%

Veritek Global Holdings Limited Maintenance of imaging equipment

Support services

Jul-13

2,045

2,104

0.5%

3.1%

Jablite Holdings LimitedManufacturer of expanded polystyrene products

Construction and building materials

Apr-15

502

1,882

33.7%

2.7%

CGI Creative Graphics International LimitedVinyl graphics to global automotive, recreational vehicle and aerospace markets

General Industrials

Jun-14

1,808

1,795

22.0%

2.6%

Tharstern Group LimitedSoftware based management information systems

Software and computer services

Jul-14

1,377

1,682

(12.2)%

2.4%

Turner Topco Limited (trading as ATG Media)Publisher and on-line auction platform operator

Media

Oct-08

2,501

1,637

20.8%

2.4%

Media Business Insight Holdings LimitedA publishing and events business focused on the creative production industries

Media

Jan-15

2,518

1,636

(17.7)%

2.4%

Backhouse Management LimitedCompany seeking to carry on a business in the motor sector

Company preparing to trade

Apr-15

1,514

1,514

-

2.2%

Barham Consulting LimitedCompany seeking to carry on a business in the catering sector

Company preparing to trade

Apr-15

1,514

1,514

-

2.2%

Chatfield Services LimitedCompany seeking to carry on a business in the retail sector

Company preparing to trade

Apr-15

1,514

1,514

-

2.2%

Creasy Marketing Services LimitedCompany seeking to carry on a business in the textile sector

Company preparing to trade

Apr-15

1,514

1,514

-

2.2%

McGrigor Management LimitedCompany seeking to carry on a business in the pharmaceutical sector

Company preparing to trade

Apr-15

1,514

1,514

-

2.2%

The Plastic Surgeon Holdings LimitedSupplier of snagging and finishing services to the domestic and commercial property markets

Support services

Apr-08

479

1,503

10.4%

2.2%

Hollydale Management LimitedCompany seeking to carry on a business in the food sector

Company preparing to trade

Mar-15

1,465

1,465

-

2.1%

Vian Marketing Limited(trading as Tushingham Sails)Design, manufacture and sale of stand-up paddleboards and windsurfing sails

Leisure goods

Jul-15

1,189

1,460

22.8%

2.1%

Gro-Group Holdings LimitedBaby sleep products

General retailers

Mar-13

1,975

1,235

(13.3)%

1.8%

Redline Worldwide Limited (formerly Pound FM Consultants Limited)2Provider of security services to the aviation industry and other sectors

Support services

Feb-16

1,088

1,088

New investment

1.6%

EOTH Limited

(trading as Equip Outdoor Technologies)Branded outdoor equipment and clothing

General retailers

Oct-11

1,000

1,078

2.7%

1.6%

RDL Corporation LimitedRecruitment consultant for the pharmaceutical, business intelligence and IT industries

Support services

Oct-10

1,557

920

(5.1)%

1.3%

Blaze Signs Holdings LimitedManufacturer and installer of signs

Support services

Apr-06

492

906

(29.9)%

1.3%

Leap New Co Limited (trading as Anthony Ward Thomas, Bishopsgate and Aussie Man & Van)A specialist logistics, storage and removals business

Support services

Dec-14

614

789

0.6%

1.1%

Vectair Holdings LimitedDesigner and distributor of washroom products

Support services

Jan-06

139

614

(11.0)%

0.9%

MPB Group LimitedOnline marketplace for used photographic equipment

General retailers

Jun-16

604

604

New investment

0.9%

Lightworks Software LimitedProvider of software for CAD vendors

Software and computer services

Apr-06

222

119

-

0.2%

Racoon International Holdings LimitedSupplier of hair extensions, hair care products and training

Personal goods

Dec-06

1,213

-

-

0.0%

CB Imports Group Limited (trading as Country Baskets)Importer and distributor of artificial flowers and floral sundries

General retailers

Dec-09

350

-

-

0.0%

Newquay Helicopters (2013) Limited (in members' voluntary liquidation)Helicopter service operator

Support services

Jun-06

66

-

(100.0)%

0.0%

Watchgate LimitedHolding company

Support services

Nov-11

1

-

-

0.0%

Preservica LimitedSeller of proprietary digital archiving software

Software and Computer Services

Dec-15

-

-

-

0.0%

Total unquoted investments

46,140

47,532

(0.9)%

69.1%

AIM quoted investments

Omega Diagnostics Group plcIn-vitro diagnostics for food intolerance, autoimmune diseases and infectious diseases

Health care equipment and services

Dec-10

305

407

3.3%

0.6%

Total AIM quoted investments

305

407

0.6%

Total qualifying investments

46,445

47,939

(0.9)%

69.7%

Non-qualifying investments

Media Business Insight Limited

Media

Jan-15

764

1,039

36.0%

1.5%

EOTH Limited (trading as Equip Outdoor Technologies)

General retailers

Oct-11

298

324

2.7%

0.5%

Tovey Management Limited(trading as Access IS)

Software and computer services

Oct-15

285

285

-

0.4%

PXP Holdings Limited (dissolved on 12 July 2016)Former designer, manufacturer and supplier of timber frames for buildings

Construction and building materials

Dec-06

1,278

-

-

0.0%

Total non-qualifying investments

2,625

1,648

20.0%

2.4%

Total investment portfolio

49,070

49,587

(0.2)%

72.1%

Current asset investments andCash at bank and in hand 3

18,966

18,966

27.6%

Total investments

68,036

68,553

99.7%

Other assets

298

0.5%

Current liabilities

(178)

(0.2)%

Net assets

68,673

100.0%

1

This percentage change in 'like for like' valuations is a comparison of the 30 June 2016 valuations with the 31 December 2015 valuations having adjusted for any partial disposals, loan stock repayments or new investments in the period.

2

 £1,513,500 invested in Pound FM Consultants Limited, a company preparing to trade, was used for the investment into Redline Assured Security Limited ("Redline"). This resulted in a net repayment to the Company of £425,871. Pound FM Consultants Limited subsequently changed its name to Redline Worldwide Limited.

3

Disclosed as Current asset investments and Cash at bank and in hand within Current assets in the Balance Sheet below.

In accordance with Disclosure and Transparency Rule (DTR) 4.2.10 Clive Boothman (Chairman), Bridget Guérin (Chairman of the Nominations & Remuneration and Management Engagement Committees) and Catherine Wall (Chairman of the Audit Committee), the Directors of the Company confirm that to the best of their knowledge:

(a)

the condensed set of financial statements, which has been prepared in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 104 "Interim Financial Reporting" gives a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit of the Company, as required by DTR 4.2.10;

(b)

the Half-Year Management Report which comprises the Chairman's Statement, Investment Policy, Investment Adviser's Review and Investment Portfolio Summary includes a fair review of the information required by DTR 4.2.7, being an indication of the important events that have occurred during the first six months of the financial year and their impact on the condensed set of financial statements;

(c)

a description of the principal risks and uncertainties facing the Company for the remaining six months is set out below, in accordance with DTR 4.2.7; and

(d)

there have been no related party transactions in the first six months of the current financial year that are required to be disclosed in accordance with DTR 4.2.8.

Principal risks and uncertainties

In accordance with DTR 4.2.7, the Board confirms that the principal risks and uncertainties facing the Company have not changed materially since the publication of the Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2015. The principal risks faced by the Company are:

•

Economic;

•

Loss of approval as a Venture Capital Trust;

•

Investment and strategic;

•

Regulatory;

•

Financial and operating;

•

Market;

•

Asset liquidity;

•

Market liquidity;

•

Counterparty.

A more detailed explanation of these risks can be found in the Strategic Report on pages 21 - 22 and in Note 15 on pages 55 - 62 of the Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2015, copies of which are available on the Investment Adviser's website, www.mobeusequity.co.uk or by going direct to: www.migvct.co.uk.

Going concern

The Board has assessed the Company's operation as a going concern. The Company's business activities, together with the factors likely to affect its future development, performance and position are set out in the Half-Year Management Report. The Directors have satisfied themselves that the Company continues to maintain a significant cash position. The majority of companies in the portfolio continue to trade profitably and the portfolio taken as a whole remains resilient and well-diversified. The major cash outflows of the Company (namely investments, buy-backs and dividends) are within the Company's control.

The Board's assessment of liquidity risk and details of the Company's policies for managing its capital and financial risks are shown in Notes 15 and 16 on pages 55 - 62 of the Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2015. Accordingly, the Directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the half-year report and annual financial statements.

Cautionary statement

This report may contain forward looking statements with regards to the financial condition and results of the Company, which are made in the light of current economic and business circumstances. Nothing in this report should be construed as a profit forecast.

On behalf of the Board

Clive Boothman

Chairman

Six months ended 30 June 2016

(unaudited)

Six months ended 30 June 2015

(unaudited)

Notes

Revenue

Capital

Total

Revenue

Capital

Total

£

£

£

£

£

£

Unrealised (losses)/gains on investments

8

-

(742,313)

(742,313)

-

2,013,959

2,013,959

Realised gains on investments

8

-

616,899

616,899

-

275,238

275,238

Income

4

1,343,945

-

1,343,945

1,362,484

-

1,362,484

Investment Adviser's fees

5

(201,589)

(604,765)

(806,354)

(193,488)

(580,465)

(773,953)

Investment Adviser's bonus payment

-

-

-

-

-

-

Other expenses

(189,557)

-

(189,557)

(269,597)

-

(269,597)

Profit/(loss) on ordinary activities before taxation

952,799

(730,179)

222,620

899,399

1,708,732

2,608,131

Tax on profit/(loss) on ordinary activities

6

(182,620)

120,953

(61,667)

(157,985)

118,038

(39,947)

Profit/(loss) and total comprehensive income

770,179

(609,226)

160,953

741,414

1,826,770

2,568,184

Basic and diluted earnings per share

7

1.02p

(0.81)p

0.21p

1.03p

2.53p

3.56p

Year ended 31 December 2015

(audited)

Notes

Revenue

Capital

Total

£

£

£

Unrealised (losses)/gains on investments

-

1,766,616

1,766,616

Realised gains on investments

-

4,538,894

4,538,894

Income

4

2,820,521

-

2,820,521

Investment Adviser's fees

5

(391,279)

(1,173,838)

(1,565,117)

Investment Adviser's bonus payment

-

(250,000)

(250,000)

Other expenses

(462,989)

-

(462,989)

Profit/(loss) on ordinary activities before taxation

1,966,253

4,881,672

6,847,925

Tax on profit/(loss) on ordinary activities

6

(369,305)

289,531

(79,774)

Profit/(loss) and total comprehensive income

1,596,948

5,171,203

6,768,151

Basic and diluted earnings per share

7

2.16p

6.98p

9.14p

The revenue column of the Income Statement includes all income and expenses. The capital column accounts for the unrealised gains/(losses) and realised gains on investments and the proportion of the Investment Adviser's fee charged to capital.

The total column is the Statement of Total Comprehensive Income of the Company prepared in accordance with Financial Reporting Standards ("FRS"). In order to better reflect the activities of a VCT and in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice ("SORP") issued in November 2014 by the Association of Investment Companies ("AIC"), supplementary information which analyses the Income Statement between items of a revenue and capital nature has been presented alongside the Income Statement. The revenue column of profit attributable to equity shareholders is the measure the Directors believe appropriate in assessing the Company's compliance with certain requirements set out in Section 274 Income Tax Act 2007.

All the items in the above statement derive from continuing operations of the Company. No operations were acquired or discontinued in the periods/year.

As at

30 June 2016

(unaudited)

As at

30 June 2015

(unaudited)

As at

31 December 2015

(audited)

Notes

£

£

£

Fixed assets

Investments at fair value

8

49,586,695

54,521,302

51,355,611

Current assets

Debtors and prepayments

297,597

218,965

848,390

Current asset investments

10

11,818,297

7,160,952

14,946,274

Cash at bank and in hand

10

7,147,951

10,526,226

7,221,793

19,263,845

17,906,143

23,016,457

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

(177,971)

(242,378)

(266,218)

Net current assets

19,085,874

17,663,765

22,750,239

Net assets

68,672,569

72,185,067

74,105,850

Capital and reserves

Called up share capital

756,280

759,730

759,730

Capital redemption reserve

9,135

5,685

5,685

Share premium reserve

19,463,849

19,463,849

19,463,849

Revaluation reserve

3,007,708

5,748,940

3,785,072

Special distributable reserve

39,846,633

41,297,702

40,625,822

Realised capital reserve

3,826,082

3,255,286

7,716,009

Revenue reserve

1,762,882

1,653,875

1,749,683

Equity shareholders' funds

68,672,569

72,185,067

74,105,850

Basic and diluted net asset value

per share

11

90.80p

95.01p

97.54p

Non-distributable reserves

Distributable reserves

Total

Called up

 share

capital

Capital redemption reserve

Share premium reserve

Revaluation reserve

Special distributable reserve

Realised capital reserve

Revenue reserve

(note a)

(note b)

(note b)

£

£

£

£

£

£

£

£

At 1 January 2016

759,730

5,685

19,463,849

3,785,072

40,625,822

7,716,009

1,749,683

74,105,850

Comprehensive incomefor the period

(Loss)/profit for the period

-

-

-

(742,313)

-

133,087

770,179

160,953

Total comprehensiveincome for the period

-

-

-

(742,313)

-

133,087

770,179

160,953

Contributions by anddistributions to owners

Shares bought back

(3,450)

3,450

-

-

(295,377)

-

-

(295,377)

Dividends paid

-

-

-

-

-

(4,541,877)

(756,980)

(5,298,857)

Total contributionsby and distributionsto owners

(3,450)

3,450

-

-

(295,377)

(4,541,877)

(756,980)

(5,594,234)

Other movements

Realised losses transferredto special reserve (note a)

-

-

-

-

(483,812)

483,812

-

-

Realisation of previouslyunrealised appreciation

-

-

-

(35,051)

-

35,051

-

-

Total other movements

-

-

-

(35,051)

(483,812)

518,863

-

-

At 30 June 2016

756,280

9,135

19,463,849

3,007,708

39,846,633

3,826,082

1,762,882

68,672,569

a)

The cancellation of the share premium reserve and capital redemption reserve (as approved at the General Meeting held on 22 February 2014 and by order of the Court dated 12 March 2014) has increased the Company's special distributable reserve. The purpose of this reserve is to fund market purchases of the Company's own shares, write off any existing and future losses and for any other corporate purpose, including dividend distributions. All of this reserve arose from shares issued before 5 April 2014.

b)

The Realised capital reserve and the Revenue reserve together comprise the Profit and Loss Account of the Company.

Unaudited Condensed Statement of Changes in Equity

for the six months ended 30 June 2015

Non-distributable reserves

Distributable reserves

Total

Called up

Capital

Share

Revaluation

Special

Realised

Revenue

share

redemption

premium

reserve

distributable

capital

reserve

capital

reserve

reserve

reserve

reserve

£

£

£

£

£

£

£

£

At 1 January 2015

607,500

5,367

4,938,201

3,734,981

41,911,188

7,388,319

1,824,521

60,410,077

Comprehensive incomefor the period

Profit/(loss) for the period

-

-

-

2,013,959

-

(187,189)

741,414

2,568,184

Total comprehensiveincome for the period

-

-

-

2,013,959

-

(187,189)

741,414

2,568,184

Contributions by anddistributions to owners

Shares issued under Offerfor Subscription

152,548

-

14,525,648

-

(124,753)

-

-

14,553,443

Shares bought back

(318)

318

-

-

(26,307)

-

-

(26,307)

Dividends paid

-

-

-

-

-

(4,408,270)

(912,060)

(5,320,330)

Total contributionsby and distributionsto owners

152,230

318

14,525,648

-

(151,060)

(4,408,270)

(912,060)

9,206,806

Other movements

Realised losses transferredto special reserve

-

-

-

-

(462,426)

462,426

-

-

Realisation of previouslyunrealised appreciation

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Total other movements

-

-

-

-

(462,426)

462,426

-

-

At 30 June 2015

759,730

5,685

19,463,849

5,748,940

41,297,702

3,255,286

1,653,875

72,185,067

Six months

 ended

30 June 2016

(unaudited)

Six months ended

30 June 2015

(unaudited)

Year

ended

31 December 2015

(audited)

Notes

£

£

£

Cash flows from operating activities

Profit for the financial period

160,953

2,568,184

6,768,151

Adjustments for:

Unrealised gains/(losses) on investments

742,313

(2,013,959)

(1,766,616)

Realised gains on investments

(616,899)

(275,238)

(4,538,894)

Tax charge for current period

61,667

39,947

79,774

Decrease/(increase) in debtors

36,547

29,313

(85,867)

(Decrease)/increase in creditors

(106,096)

18,045

38,304

Net cash inflow from operations

278,485

366,292

494,852

Corporation tax paid

(44,108)

(110,774)

(146,884)

Net cash inflow from operating activities

234,377

255,518

347,968

Cash flows from investing activities

Acquisitions of investments

8

(604,465)

(20,161,579)

(21,970,561)

Disposals of investments

8

2,762,213

1,386,029

9,862,770

(Increase)/decrease in bank deposits with a maturity over three months

(11,467)

1,500,000

489,249

Net cash inflow/(outflow) from investing activities

2,146,281

(17,275,550)

(11,618,542)

Cash flows from financing activities

Shares issued as part of Offer for subscription

-

14,553,443

14,553,443

Equity dividends paid

9

(5,298,857)

(5,320,330)

(7,599,515)

Share capital bought back

(295,087)

(47,548)

(47,683)

Net cash (outflow)/inflow from financing activities

(5,593,944)

9,185,565

6,906,245

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

(3,213,286)

(7,834,467)

(4,364,329)

Cash and cash equivalents at start of period

19,157,316

23,521,645

23,521,645

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

15,944,030

15,687,178

19,157,316

Cash and cash equivalents comprise:

Cash at bank and in hand

10

7,147,951

10,526,226

7,221,793

Cash equivalents

10

8,796,079

5,160,952

11,935,523

1.

Company information

Mobeus Income and Growth VCT plc is a public limited company incorporated in England, registration number 05153931. The registered office is 30 Haymarket, London, SW1Y 4EX.

2.

Basis of preparation of the financial statements

These financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting policies consistent with Financial Reporting Standard 102 ("FRS102"), Financial Reporting Standard 104 ("FRS104") - Interim Financial Reporting, with the Companies Act 2006 and the 2014 Statement of Recommended Practice, 'Financial Statements of Investment Trust Companies and Venture Capital Trusts' ('the SORP') issued by the Association of Investment Companies ("AIC").

The Company has elected to apply early the revised disclosure requirements as set out in Amendments to FRS102 - Fair Value hierachy disclosures, issued in March 2016.

The Half-Year Report has not been audited, nor has it been reviewed by the auditor pursuant to the Financial Reporting Council's (FRC) guidance on Review of Interim Financial Information.

Comparatives

The comparatives to these Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements are those disclosed in each prior period/year's financial statements other than in relation to Monies held pending investment, Current asset investments and Cash at bank. These comparative figures have been reallocated to reflect more accurately the nature of the underlying instruments. This is just a presentational change and has had no effect on net assets.

3.

Principal accounting policies

The accounting policies have been applied consistently throughout the period. Full details of principal accounting policies will be disclosed in the Annual Report, while the policy in respect of investments is included at the start of Note 8 on investments below.

4.

Income

Six months ended

30 June 2016

(unaudited)

Six months ended

30 June 2015

(unaudited)

Year ended

31 December 2015

(audited)

£

£

£

Dividends

40,897

119,557

144,711

Money-market funds

21,041

3,454

8,297

Loan stock interest

1,241,971

1,198,534

2,586,788

Bank deposit interest

40,036

39,994

79,780

Interest on preference share dividend arrears

-

945

945

Total Income

1,343,945

1,362,484

2,820,521

5.

Investment Adviser's fees

In accordance with the policy statement published under "Management and Administration" in the Company's prospectus dated 9 July 2004, the Directors have charged 75% of the Investment Adviser's fees to the capital reserve. This is in line with the Board's expectation of the long-term split of returns from the investment portfolio of the Company. For further details, see Note 4 on page 45 of the 2015 Annual Report.

6.

Taxation

There is a tax charge for the period as the Company has taxable income in excess of deductible expenses.

Six months ended 30 June 2016

(unaudited)

Six months ended 30 June 2015

(unaudited)

Year ended 31 December 2015

(audited)

Revenue

Capital

Total

Revenue

Capital

Total

Revenue

Capital

Total

£

£

£

£

£

£

£

£

£

a) Analysis of tax charge:

UK Corporation tax on profits/(losses) for the period

182,620

(120,953)

61,667

157,985

(118,038)

39,947

369,305

(289,531)

79,774

Total current tax charge/(credit)

182,620

(120,953)

61,667

157,985

(118,038)

39,947

369,305

(289,531)

79,774

Corporation tax is based on a rate of 20.0% (2015: 20.1%)

b) Profit on ordinary activitiesbefore tax

952,799

(730,179)

222,620

899,399

1,708,732

2,608,131

1,966,253

4,881,672

6,847,925

Profit on ordinaryactivities multiplied by rate ofcorporation tax in the UK of 20.0% (2015: 20.1%)

190,560

(146,036)

44,524

180,626

343,165

523,791

394,867

980,347

1,375,214

Effect of:

-

UK dividends

(8,180)

-

(8,180)

(24,011)

-

(24,011)

(29,061)

-

(29,061)

Unrealised losses/(gains) notallowable

-

148,463

148,463

-

(404,463)

(404,463)

-

(354,775)

(354,775)

Realised gains not taxable

-

(123,380)

(123,380)

-

(55,276)

(55,276)

-

(911,510)

(911,510)

Under/(over) provision in prior period

240

-

240

(94)

-

(94)

(94)

-

(94)

Marginal rate

-

-

-

1,464

(1,464)

-

3,593

(3,593)

-

Actual current tax charge

182,620

(120,953)

61,667

157,985

(118,038)

39,947

369,305

(289,531)

79,774

7.

Basic and diluted earnings and return per share

The basic and diluted earnings, revenue return and capital return per share shown below for each period are respectively based on numerators i)-iii), each divided by the weighted average number of shares in issue in the period - see iv) below.

Six months ended30 June 2016(unaudited)

Six months ended30 June 2015

 (unaudited)

Year ended31 December 2015(audited)

£

£

£

i)

Total earnings after taxation

160,953

2,568,184

6,768,151

Basic and diluted earnings per share

0.21p

3.56p

9.14p

ii)

Net revenue from ordinary activities after taxation

770,179

741,414

1,596,948

Basic and diluted revenue earnings per share

1.02p

1.03p

2.16p

iii)

Unrealised capital (losses)/gains on investments

(742,313)

2,013,959

1,766,616

Realised capital gains on investments

616,899

275,238

4,538,894

Capital Investment Adviser's fees less taxation

(483,812)

(462,427)

(884,307)

Investment Adviser's bonus payment

-

-

(250,000)

Total capital return

(609,226)

1,826,770

5,171,203

Basic and diluted capital earnings per share

(0.81)p

2.53p

6.98p

iv)

Weighted average number of shares in issue in the period

75,857,731

72,122,291

74,063,445

8.

Summary of movement on investments during the period

All investments held by the Company are classified as "fair value through profit and loss", and valued in accordance with the International Private Equity and Venture Capital Valuation ("IPEVCV") guidelines, as updated in December 2015. This classification is followed as the Company's business is to invest in financial assets with a view to profiting from their total return in the form of capital growth and income.

For investments actively traded in organised financial markets, fair value is generally determined by reference to Stock Exchange market quoted bid prices at the close of business on the balance sheet date. Purchases and sales of quoted investments are recognised on the trade date where a contract of sale exists whose terms require delivery within a time frame determined by the relevant market. Purchases and sales of unlisted investments are recognised when the contract for acquisition or sale becomes unconditional.

Unquoted investments are stated at fair value by the Directors in accordance with the following rules, which are consistent with the IPEVCV guidelines:

All investments are held at the price of a recent investment for an appropriate period where there is considered to have been no change in fair value. Where such a basis is no longer considered appropriate, the following factors will be considered:

(i)

Where a value is indicated by a material arms-length transaction by an independent third party in the shares of a company, this value will be used.

(ii)

In the absence of i), and depending upon both the subsequent trading performance and investment structure of an investee company, the valuation basis will usually move to either:-

a)

an earnings multiple basis. The shares may be valued by applying a suitable price-earnings ratio to that company's historic, current or forecast post-tax earnings before interest and amortisation (the ratio used being based on a comparable sector but the resulting value being adjusted to reflect points of difference identified by the Investment Adviser compared to the sector including, inter alia, a lack of marketability).

or:-

b)

where a company's underperformance against plan indicates a diminution in the value of the investment, provision against cost is made, as appropriate. Where the value of an investment has fallen permanently below cost, the loss is treated as a permanent impairment and as a realised loss, even though the investment is still held. The Board assesses the portfolio for such investments and, after agreement with the Investment Adviser, will agree the values that represent the extent to which an investment has become realised. This is based upon an assessment of objective evidence of that investment's future prospects, to determine whether there is potential for the investment to recover in value.

(iii)

Premiums that will be received upon repayment of loan stock investments are accrued at fair value when the Company receives the right to the premium and when considered recoverable.

(iv)

Where an earnings multiple or cost less impairment basis is not appropriate and overriding factors apply, discounted cash flow or net asset valuation bases may be applied.

Capital gains and losses on investments, whether realised or unrealised, are dealt with in the profit and loss and revaluation reserves and movements in the period are shown in the Income Statement.

All investments are initially recognised and subsequently measured at fair value. Changes in fair value are recognised in the Income Statement.

The methods of fair value measurement are classified in to a hierarchy based on the reliability of the information used to determine the valuation.

Level 1 -

Fair value is measured based on quoted prices in an active market.

Level 2 -

Fair value is measured based on directly observable current market prices or indirectly being derived from market prices.

Level 3 -

Fair value is measured using valuation techniques using inputs that are not based on observable market data.

Traded

on AIM

Level 1

Unquoted

equity

shares

Level 3

Unquoted preference

shares

Level 3

Unquoted

loan stock

Level 3

Total

£

£

£

£

£

Valuation at 1 January 2016

393,971

15,868,282

31,853

35,061,505

51,355,611

Purchases at cost

-

460,545

-

143,920

604,465

Sales - proceeds

-

(906,032)

-

(1,341,935)

(2,247,967)

- realised gains

-

616,899

-

-

616,899

Unrealised gains/(losses) oninvestments in the period

12,709

(2,182,544)

-

1,427,522

(742,313)

Valuation at 30 June 2016

406,680

13,857,150

31,853

35,291,012

49,586,695

Book cost at 30 June 2016

305,030

16,136,181

29,850

32,598,681

49,069,742

Permanent impairment in value of investments

-

(1,442,685)

(3,078)

(1,044,992)

(2,490,755)