ICG Enterprise Trust Delivers Strong Annual Returns and Strategic Portfolio Exits

PUBLISHED: May 08 2025 @ 03:03 | Comments (0) | More info about Fiona Craig

ICG Enterprise Trust PLC (LSE:ICGT) has reported a strong set of annual results for the fiscal year ending January 2025. The Trust achieved a Net Asset Value (NAV) per Share Total Return of 10.5%, contributing to a five-year annualized return of 14.5%. A total of 40 full exits were completed during the year, generating a 19% uplift on carrying value and supporting a return of £59 million to shareholders via dividends and share buybacks.

The company continues to execute a disciplined and active investment strategy focused on mid-market private companies across global markets, particularly in Europe and the United States. A noteworthy post-period secondary sale further strengthened the balance sheet, contributing £107 million in proceeds. Portfolio companies reported a healthy 15% earnings growth, reinforcing the Trust’s strategy of targeting resilient and profitable businesses.

Outlook and Market Position

While ICG Enterprise Trust remains profitable and well-capitalized, its financial outlook is tempered by weaker cash flow and revenue metrics. Technical signals indicate a modest upward trend, though valuation levels suggest the stock may be slightly overvalued. Nonetheless, recent corporate actions, including NAV growth and shareholder distributions, support a generally positive investor sentiment.

About ICG Enterprise Trust PLC

ICG Enterprise Trust is a listed private equity investment company that targets long-term value creation through investments in cash-generative, profitable private companies. The Trust provides daily liquidity to shareholders and invests both directly and via third-party private equity funds, with a focus on strategic portfolio management and operational enhancement.

Average Daily Trading Volume: 75,212 shares
Technical Sentiment Indicator: Hold
Market Capitalization: £748.4 million

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