Smithson Investment Trust Company profile
About Smithson Investment Trust PLC
Smithson Investment Trust plc is a United Kingdom-based externally managed investment trust. The purpose of the Company is to provide a vehicle for investors to gain exposure to a portfolio of small and mid-sized listed or traded companies globally, through a single investment. The Company's investment objective is to provide shareholders with long term growth in value through exposure to a diversified portfolio of shares issued by listed or traded companies. It is focused on investing in various sectors, such as information technology, healthcare, industrials, consumer discretionary, communication staples, consumer services, financials, materials and cash. Fundsmith LLP is the alternative investment fund manager (AIFM) and investment manager.
Financial summary
BRIEF: For the fiscal year ended 31 December 2021, Smithson Investment Trust PLC revenues increased 4% to £534.4M. Net income increased 1% to £503.7M. Revenues reflect Gains on investments increase of 3% to £513.3M, Dividend income increase of 35% to £21.6M, Foreign exchange gains/(losses) increase of 23% to -£590K. Net income was partially offset by Other expenses and transaction costs - B increase of 21% to £1.7M (expense).