Pre-Close Update

HgCapital Trust PLC

Pre-Close Update

Please find below a link to our latest Pre-Close Manager's Update, covering HgCapital's activity since the end of June 2014. HgCapital Trust plc will be issuing its full year results to 31 December 2014 on Monday 9 March 2015.

http://hgcapitaltrust.com/system/files/publications/Managers%20Update%20Dec%202014.pdf

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About HgCapital Trust plc

HgCapital Trust plc is an investment trust whose shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange (ticker: HGT.L). The Trust is a client of HgCapital, giving investors exposure to a portfolio of high-growth private companies, through a liquid vehicle. New investments and existing portfolio companies are managed by HgCapital, an experienced and well-resourced private equity firm with a long-term track record of delivering superior risk-adjusted returns for its investors. For further details, please see www.hgcapitaltrust.com