Draper Esprit VCT Plc

Shareholder information

Overview

Draper Esprit VCT plc typically makes investments in a diversified portfolio of companies, focusing on smaller, unquoted, technology-enabled early-stage businesses. Formerly known as Elderstreet Draper Esprit VCT plc, the VCT is managed by Elderstreet Investments Limited (in association with Draper Esprit plc) and administered by Downing.

In 2007, Elderstreet Millennium Venture Capital Trust plc merged with the Company. Elderstreet Millennium VCT shares converted at a ratio of 0.381.

On 25 September 2012, the Company undertook an Enhanced Share Buyback scheme. 

Shareholder documents

Annual reports
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31 March 2021
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31 March 2020
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31 March 2019
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31 March 2018
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31 December 2016
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31 December 2015
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31 December 2014
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31 December 2013
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31 December 2011
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31 December 2010
Half-yearly Reports
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30 September 2020
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30 September 2019
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30 September 2018
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30 June 2017
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30 June 2016
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30 June 2015
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30 June 2014
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30 June 2013
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30 June 2012
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30 June 2011

Other documents

Prospectus
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Prospectus Nov 21
Key Information Document
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Ordinary Shares

Additional information

  • Current NAV and total returns
    Share classNAV dateNAVTotal returnNotes
    Ordinary shares30 September 202161.0p170.0p
  • Share prices
  • Forthcoming Dividends

    No dividends announced

  • Dividend history

    Ordinary Shares

    Date PaidTypePence per share
    01/08/1998Interim1.00
    01/04/1999Interim2.00
    15/10/1999Interim1.50
    03/07/2000Final1.00
    03/11/2000Interim10.00
    19/06/2001Final2.00
    28/09/2001Interim1.50
    02/05/2002Final2.00
    27/09/2002Interim1.50
    06/05/2003Final2.00
    16/10/2003Interim1.00
    19/06/2004Final1.00
    08/10/2004Interim1.00
    21/06/2005Final2.00
    27/06/2006Final2.00
    15/06/2007Final3.50
    05/10/2007Interim1.50
    17/06/2008Final3.50
    26/09/2008Interim3.00
    12/06/2009Final1.00
    09/10/2009Interim2.00
    23/06/2010Final2.00
    08/10/2010Interim2.00
    06/07/2011Final2.00
    02/12/2011Interim2.00
    22/06/2012Final2.00
    07/12/2012Interim2.00
    28/06/2013Final2.00
    06/12/2013Interim2.00
    30/06/2014Final2.00
    19/09/2014Special15.00
    12/12/2014Interim2.00
    29/05/2015Second interim2.50
    30/06/2015Special5.00
    11/12/2015Interim2.50
    30/06/2016Interim2.50
    16/12/2016Interim2.50
    30/06/2017Final1.50
    29/09/2017Interim1.50
    12/10/2018Final1.50
    29/03/2019Interim1.50
    25/10/2019Final1.50
    27/03/2020Interim1.50
    23/10/2020Final1.50
    26/03/2021Interim1.00
    17/09/2021Final1.50

    		Total109.00



  • Dividend Reinvestment Scheme

    A Dividend Reinvestment Scheme has been introduced commencing for dividends paid after 31 March 2022.

    Terms and conditions for the Dividend Reinvestment Scheme can be found here.

    If you wish to enrol in the Dividend Reinvestment Scheme, please complete and submit the Dividend Reinvestment Mandate form. This can also be done on the Investor Hub:

    draper-esprit-vct.cityhub.uk.com

  • Directors
    • David Brock (Chairman)
    • Hugh Aldous
    • Nicholas Lewis
    • Richard Marsh
    • Grant Whitehouse (Company Secretary)
  • Announcements

    Stock Exchange Announcements

    Stock Exchange Announcements (Pre  26 July 2019)

  • Share Registrars

    With effect from 1 April 2021, Draper Esprit VCT plc's share registrar is:

    The City Partnership (UK) Limited
    The Mending Rooms
    Park Valley Mills
    Meltham Road
    Huddersfield
    HD4 7BH

    Email: registrars@city.uk.com
    Tel: 01484 240 910

    Shareholders can view their holding and amend their details by registering for the City Hub at:
    https://draper-esprit-vct.cityhub.uk.com/

    To register, shareholders will require an investor access token. This will be found on any new share certificates that are issued and on dividend confirmations going forward. Investors can also request this by contacting The City Partnership using the above details.

  • Unsolicited telephone calls

    If you have received an unsolicited telephone call from somebody seeking to buy your VCT shares please visit our Boiler Room Scams page for more details.

We're here to help

If you are a financial adviser, or discretionary fund manager please call us on 020 7630 3319 or email us at sales@downing.co.uk.

If you are a private investor you can speak to Downing LLP's investor relationship team on 020 3828 0975 or email customer@downing.co.uk.