(Correcting headline to state return was negative.)

Hargreave Hale AIM VCT PLC - venture capital trust investing primarily in companies listed on the AIM market in London - Net asset value on March 31, the end of its financial first half, is 52.84 pence per share, down 12% from 60.19p on September 30 and 31% from 77.13p a year before. NAV total return over the half-year is negative 5.6%, as 4.00p in dividends are paid - a 2.00p special dividend and a 2.00p final dividend relating to financial 2022. This compares to a negative total return of 18% in the first half of financial 2022, when 5.65p in dividends were paid. Declares 1.0 interim dividend for first half of financial 2023. NAV per share climbs back to 53.39p as of April 30.

Current stock price: 48.00p, down 2.0% on Tuesday afternoon

12-month change: down 31%

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