Monks Investment Company profile
About Monks Investment Trust PLC
The Monks Investment Trust PLC is a United Kingdom-based investment company. The Company's investment objective is to invest across the globe to achieve capital growth, which takes priority over income and dividends. The Company seeks to meet its objective by investing principally in a portfolio of global quoted equities. Its portfolio of investments includes various sectors, such as telecommunications, technology, financials, industrials, consumer staples, healthcare, consumer discretionary, basic materials, energy, real estate and utilities. The Company's investments in the equities include various businesses, such as media and e-commerce, online retailer, online search engine, international life insurance, healthcare insurer, online commerce platform, insurance broker, mineral exploration and production, semiconductor testing services, and online travel agency. Baillie Gifford & Co Limited is the alternative investment fund manager (AIFM) for the Company.
Financial summary
BRIEF: For the six months ended 31 October 2021, MonksInvestment Trust PLC revenues decreased 58% to £219.2M. Netincome decreased 60% to £208.4M. Revenues reflect Realisedgains on sales decrease of 60% to £203.6M, Currencygains/(losses) decrease from £1.2M to -£383K. Net incomealso reflects Other administrative expenses increase of 12%to £869K (expense). Basic Earnings per Share excludingExtraordinary Items decreased from £2.32 to £0.88.
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