What does abrdn UK Smaller Companies Growth Trust plc do?

abrdn UK Smaller Companies Growth Trust plc (AUSC.L) operates in the Asset Management industry within the Financial Services sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

What is AUSC.L's market cap?

abrdn UK Smaller Companies Growth Trust plc (AUSC.L) has a market capitalization of approximately $23.93 billion, as of August 26, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

Does AUSC.L pay a dividend?

Yes — abrdn UK Smaller Companies Growth Trust plc (AUSC.L) pays a dividend semi-annually, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 2.65%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

Is AUSC.L profitable?

abrdn UK Smaller Companies Growth Trust plc (AUSC.L) currently reports negative earnings on a trailing-twelve-month basis. The Earnings and Financials tabs show the full EPS history, revenue trend, and analyst forecasts for future profitability.

AUSC.L

abrdn UK Smaller Companies Growth Trust plc

LSE·Asset Management · Financial Services

GBX 529.00GBX 1.00−0.19%

Market capGBX 23.93B·Market closed·Aug 26 3:35 PM UTC

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GBX 529.00−GBX 1.00 (−0.19%)today

−31.65%CAGR −7.33%

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Aug 19, 1993Aug 27, 2021 → Aug 27, 2026· 5.0 yrsAug 27, 2026

Key Metrics

DividendDividend Tab

Dividend Yield (FWD)1.70%

Annual Dividend (FWD)GBX 9.00

Dividend Growth (5Y)+10.8%

Dividend Safety—

Payout Ratio—

FCF Payout Ratio15,224.4%

Most Recent DividendGBX 4.50

Ex-Dividend DateMar 19

Payment DateApr 17

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EPS (FWD)—

P/E Ratio (FWD)—

EPS Growth (1Y)—

EPS Growth (3Y)—

EPS Growth (5Y)—

Next Earnings DateMar 3

Last Report DateMar 3

Reported vs Estimate−GBX 0.30

Earnings Surprise—

FinancialsFinancials Tab

Revenue£11.99M

Net Income−£10.80M

Net Margin−90.1%

Operating Cash Flow£5.20M

Capital Expenditures£4.44M

Free Cash Flow£5.20M

Return on Equity−3.8%

Return on Invested Capital−4.8%

Net Debt£31.50M

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About abrdn UK Smaller Companies Growth Trust plc

The abrdn UK Smaller Companies Growth Trust plc is a closed-ended investment company initially established by Standard Life Investments Limited. Its investment portfolio is currently overseen by Standard Life Investments (Corporate Funds) Limited. This Trust primarily allocates capital to publicly traded companies within the United Kingdom's equity markets, with a specific focus on mid- and small-capitalisation firms. It aims to achieve diversified sectoral exposure across its holdings. As an actively managed fund, its investment returns are benchmarked against the Numis Smaller Companies…

CEO: Harry Simson Nimmo
Sector: Financial Services
Industry: Asset Management
Exchange: LSE
Website: www.abrdnuksmallercompaniesgrowthtrust.co.uk

Peers

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ARR.L

Aurora Investment Trust plc

Cap

GBX 28.6B

IBT.L

International Biotechnology Trust plc

Cap

GBX 36.1B

STS.L

STS Global Income & Growth Trust PLC

Cap

GBX 25.4B

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Frequently Asked Questions About AUSC.L

What does abrdn UK Smaller Companies Growth Trust plc do?: abrdn UK Smaller Companies Growth Trust plc (AUSC.L) operates in the Asset Management industry within the Financial Services sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.
What is AUSC.L's market cap?: abrdn UK Smaller Companies Growth Trust plc (AUSC.L) has a market capitalization of approximately $23.93 billion, as of August 26, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.
Does AUSC.L pay a dividend?: Yes — abrdn UK Smaller Companies Growth Trust plc (AUSC.L) pays a dividend semi-annually, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 2.65%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.
Is AUSC.L profitable?: abrdn UK Smaller Companies Growth Trust plc (AUSC.L) currently reports negative earnings on a trailing-twelve-month basis. The Earnings and Financials tabs show the full EPS history, revenue trend, and analyst forecasts for future profitability.