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Shires Income manager update video: Proposed combination explained

Iain Pyle, manager of Shires Income plc, sets out the details of the proposed combination of Shires Income and abrdn Smaller Companies Income Trust, and unpacks the benefits to shareholders.

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Iain Pyle

Senior Investment Director, UK Equities

Duration: 4 Mins

Date: 06 Sept 2023

On 26th July 2023, the board of Shires Income Trust (SHRS) announced that it had agreed terms with the board of abrdn Smaller Companies Income Trust (ASCI) for a combination of the assets of ASCI and Shires. Iain Pyle, manager of Shires Income Trust, explains the details of the proposed combination and unpacks the benefits to both ASCI and SHRS shareholders in this short video. Watch now.

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