Aberdeen Equity Income Trust plc

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Share price

418.00 p

Last actual cum income NAV

411.78 p

Dividend Yield

5.53 %

GBX | London Stock Exchange | As of 22 January 2026 at 17:15 | D
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Recommended Combination of Aberdeen Equity Income Trust plc with Shires Income PLC 

The Boards of Aberdeen Equity Income Trust plc and Shires Income PLC, both managed by Aberdeen Group PLC, have agreed heads of terms for a proposed combination. The proposal would bring together two established UK equity income investment trusts to create a larger, more competitive company that aims to deliver enhanced benefits for all shareholders. 

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Aberdeen Equity Income Trust Awards

Aberdeen Equity Income Trust has been recognised as an AIC 'Dividend Hero' for achieving over 20 years of consecutive dividend growth. It was also awarded 'Best Investment Trust for Income' at the Online Money Awards 2025 and named 'Best Equity Income Trust' at the UK Investor Magazine Awards 2025.

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