What does British Smaller Companies VCT 2 plc do?

British Smaller Companies VCT 2 plc (BSC.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 BSC.L's market cap?

British Smaller Companies VCT 2 plc (BSC.L) has a market capitalization of approximately $19.11 billion, as of August 27, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

Does BSC.L pay a dividend?

Yes — British Smaller Companies VCT 2 plc (BSC.L) pays a dividend semi-annually, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 6.00%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

BSC.L

British Smaller Companies VCT 2 plc

LSE·Asset Management · Financial Services

GBX 50.00GBX 0.00+0.00%

Market capGBX 19.11B·Market closed·Aug 27 7:00 AM UTC

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−18.03%CAGR −3.90%

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Apr 12, 2001Aug 27, 2021 → Aug 27, 2026· 5.0 yrsAug 27, 2026

Key Metrics

DividendDividend Tab

Dividend Yield (FWD)6.00%

Annual Dividend (FWD)GBX 3.00

Dividend Growth (5Y)+0.0%

Dividend Safety—

Payout Ratio21,881.8%

FCF Payout Ratio—

Most Recent DividendGBX 1.50

Ex-Dividend DateMay 21

Payment DateJun 22

EarningsEarnings Tab

EPS (FWD)—

P/E Ratio (FWD)—

EPS Growth (1Y)+48.9%

EPS Growth (3Y)−26.4%

EPS Growth (5Y)−16.1%

Next Earnings DateMar 16

Last Report DateMar 16

Reported vs EstimateGBX 0.01

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FinancialsFinancials Tab

Revenue£7.79M

Net Income£4.42M

Net Margin56.8%

Operating Cash Flow−£1.36M

Capital Expenditures£107.00K

Free Cash Flow−£1.36M

Return on Equity2.5%

Return on Invested Capital1.5%

Net Cash£63.84M

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About British Smaller Companies VCT 2 plc

British Smaller Companies VCT 2 plc is a UK venture capital trust managed by YFM Equity Partners, founded in 2000 and based in Leeds, that invests in a diversified portfolio of UK businesses spanning established and emerging industries, with a bias toward technology, data, tech-enabled services, and new media. Its objective is to maximize total return and provide a long-term tax-free dividend yield while maintaining VCT status, typically investing between roughly £1 million and £10 million per company and holding investments for an average of about seven years.

CEO: Michael White
Sector: Financial Services
Industry: Asset Management
Exchange: LSE
Employees: 0
Website: www.yfmep.com/investors-area/bscvct2

Peers

Vanguard LifeStrategy 60% Equity Fund A Inc

Cap

£19.7B

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Frequently Asked Questions About BSC.L

What does British Smaller Companies VCT 2 plc do?: British Smaller Companies VCT 2 plc (BSC.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 BSC.L's market cap?: British Smaller Companies VCT 2 plc (BSC.L) has a market capitalization of approximately $19.11 billion, as of August 27, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.
Does BSC.L pay a dividend?: Yes — British Smaller Companies VCT 2 plc (BSC.L) pays a dividend semi-annually, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 6.00%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.