F&C Investment Trust raises dividend despite flat performance

F&C Investment Trust PLC reported a 0.0% NAV total return for the six months ended 30 June 2025, lagging the FTSE All-World Index's +0.8% return. The NAV per share decreased to 1,210.8p from 1,219.6p at year-end 2024.

The board declared a first interim dividend of 3.8 pence for 2025, aiming for a 55th consecutive annual rise in total dividends.

The company purchased 15,000 ordinary shares at 1,156.00p to be held in treasury, increasing its treasury holdings to 81,522,268 shares.