Odyssean Investment Trust : December 2024 Factsheet
OIT.L
Factsheet
31 December 2024
Investment Objective & Strategy
Odyssean Investment Trust PLC ("OIT" or the "Company") is a closed-ended investment company that seeks to generate attractive total returns principally through capital growth over a medium term.
OIT's investment strategy is to invest in a concentrated portfolio of well researched quoted UK smaller companies, typically too small for inclusion in the FTSE 250. These companies will be selected through a rigorous process, and all have potential to generate improved returns to their shareholders. OIT is actively managed.
Constructive corporate engagement is a key part of Odyssean's approach, drawing on the investment team's lengthy and successful track record in public and private equity investing.
Key facts: 31 December 2024
Manager
Odyssean Capital
Launch date
1st May 2018
Year end
31 March
NAV £m
202.6m
Market Cap. £m
203.8m
Share price
154.0p
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Performance %
L3M*
1 Year
3 Years 5 Years
ITD**
ITD†
p.a.
NAV per share
-9.7
-0.8
-6.3
32.5
55.6
6.9
Share price
-9.9
-2.5
-7.2
36.3
54.0
6.7
DNSC +AIM ex IC TR^
-1.6
5.0
-15.4
6.6
11.0
1.6
Calendar Years
YTD
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
Performance %
NAV per share
-0.8
-10.4
5.5
25.0
13.1
22.0
Share price
-2.5
-9.3
5.0
28.7
14.2
17.7
DNSC +AIM ex IC TR^
5.0
3.2
-21.9
20.0
4.9
22.2
Past performance is not a guide to future performance and may not be repeated Returns may increase or decrease as a result of currency fluctuations
Net Asset Value (NAV) per share and share price1 vs rebased
comparator index3
180
160
140
120
100
80
60
May-18
Sep-18
Mar-19
Sep-19
Mar-20
Sep-20
Mar-21
Sep-21
Mar-22
Sep-22
Mar-23
Sep-23
Mar-24
Dec-24 Sep-24
OIT NAV
OIT Share Price
DNSC +AIM ex IC
Top 10 positions as % of NAV 2
NAV per share
153.0p
Premium to
0.6%
NAV per share
No. of holdings
16
Net cash
1.7%
Company
Sector
Weight %
NCC
TMT
14.1
XP Power
Industrials
13.4
Elementis
Industrials
11.8
Gooch & Housego Industrials
8.3
Genus
Healthcare
7.3
Company
Sector
Weight %
James Fisher
Business Services
5.8
Auction Technology
TMT
5.4
Spire
Healthcare
5.3
Xaar
Industrials
4.6
Essentra
Business Services
4.3
Total 80.3%
Performance source: 1Frostrow Capital LLP. 2 Odyssean Capital. 3 DNSC + AIM ex IC. Deutsche Numis Smaller Companies index plus AIM excluding investment companies. This index is used as a comparator not a benchmark, and it is shown for comparison purposes only. All data as at 31 December 2024.
*2018 performance started 1st May 2018, the share price being 100p at launch. L3M = Last 3 Months, ITD= Inception To Date, **Inception 1st May 2018 ITD † Inception 1st May 2018 p.a. (Compound Annual Growth Rate)
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of current or future performance, and investors may not get back the original amount invested. Capital at risk.
Factsheet
31 December 2024
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Experienced Fund Management Team
Stuart and Ed have more than 39 years' combined investment experience in smaller companies.
Stuart was previously lead manager of GVQIM's strategic investment funds which saw him drive the turnaround in performance and discount of Strategic Equity Capital plc, a UK listed investment trust.
Ed was a principal in the European TMT investment team at HgCapital where he was responsible for sourcing, evaluating and managing investments in the TMT sector in UK, Europe
Shareholders were given an exit opportunity at NAV less costs in the seventh year following admission (June 2024). Such an opportunity will be given every seventh year thereafter.
The Directors have adopted a discount management policy to establish and support an improved rating in the Company's shares through the use of buybacks. Buyback authority will be sought on an annual basis. In addition, 50% of the profit from takeovers is to be used to buy back shares if the average discount exceeds 5% for over 60 days.
How to Invest
The Company's shares are traded openly on the London Stock Exchange and can be purchased through a stock broker, platform or other financial intermediary.
Equiniti provide online, telephone and postal share dealing services. Full details, including rates and charges can be found at www.shareview.co.uk.
The telephone number for their share dealing service is 03456 037 037. Further information on the Company is available at www.oitplc.com.
Target Market
The Company is suitable for investors seeking a fund that aims to deliver capital growth over a long-term investment horizon (at least 5 years), who are prepared to bear capital losses and have at least basic market knowledge and experience. Investors should understand the risks involved, including the risk of losing all capital invested.
The Company may not be suitable for investors who are concerned about short-term volatility and performance, seeking a regular source of income or who may be investing for less than 5 years. The Company does not offer capital protection.
Stuart Widdowson
Ed Wielechowski
Skin in the Game
Ed and Stuart have a combined holding of 1,799,460 shares in OIT.
Charges
AMC (Annual
Lower of 1% of NAV or market
Management Fee)
capitalisation
Performance fee
10% above rolling 3 year
(DNSC + AIM ex IC +1% p.a.)
OCF (Ongoing Charges)1 1.48%
Codes
Sedol
BFFK7H5
ISIN
GB00BFFK7H57
Bloomberg
OIT
Board of Directors
Linda Wilding
Peter Hewitt
Arabella Cecil
Richard King
Neil Mahapatra
Investor Relations
Frostrow Capital
Matthew Burrows
1Expressed as a percentage of total costs divided by average daily net assets for the year ended 31 March 2024. The Ongoing Charges Figure (OCF) is the overall cost shown as a percentage of the value of the assets of the Company. It is made up of the AMC and other charges (excluding performance fees). It does not include the cost of buying and selling investments within the Company. The OCF can help you compare the annual operating expenses of different investment companies. It is not an additional cost paid by the shareholders of the Company.
Factsheet
31 December 2024
oitplc.com | +44 (0)20 7640 3200 | [email protected]
Key Risk Considerations
Important Information
An investment trust should be considered only as part of a balanced portfolio. To ensure you understand whether this product is suitable against your individual needs and risk tolerance, please refer to the Company's prospectus, Annual Report and the Key Information Document, available at www.oitplc.com, before making any final investment decisions. If you are in any doubt as to the suitability of OIT for your investment needs, we recommend you seek independent professional advice prior to investing.
This factsheet is for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer, solicitation or investment recommendation for the purchase or sale of any securities or financial instruments mentioned and should not be relied on by any person for making an investment decision. Nothing in this factsheet should be construed as investment advice and is therefore not a recommendation to buy or sell shares in OIT.
The Company is a small registered UK AIFM and so it is not subject to UK sustainable investment labelling and disclosure requirements. Whilst also out-of-scope of the anti-greenwashing rules, the Company will apply them. For more information on the UK sustainable investment labelling and disclosure requirements, please check the FCA webpage https://www.fca.org.uk/consumers/sustainable-investment-labels-greenwashing
This factsheet has been issued by Odyssean Capital LLP ("the Investment Manager"), registered in England and Wales (OC417961) at 6 Stratton Street, Mayfair, London W1J 8LD, United Kingdom and authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN: 783925). Whilst the Investment Manager has used all reasonable endeavours to ensure the accuracy of information contained in this factsheet, it cannot guarantee the reliability, completeness or accuracy of such content. This information and opinions in this factsheet are subject to change without notice.
Disclaimer
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