Octopus VCT 3 plc : Interim Management StatementOctopus VCT 3 PLC
Interim Management Statement
23 September 2014
In accordance with Rule 4.3 of the UK Listing Authority's Disclosure and Transparency rules, Octopus VCT 3 plc ("Company") presents an Interim Management Statement for the period from 1 March 2014 to 30 June 2014. The statement also includes relevant financial information between the end of the period and the date of this statement.
Financial Summary
| | 10 months to 30 June 2014 | 6 months ended 28 February 2014 |
| Net assets (£'000) | 7,092 | 7,040 |
| Return on ordinary activities before tax (£'000) | (312) | (365) |
| Net asset value per share ('NAV') | 85.8p | 85.2p |
| Dividends paid (p) | - | 5.0p |
Performance
At 30 June 2014 the NAV of the Company was 85.8p, a small increase on the NAV as at 28 February 2014 due to the income of the Company exceeding its expenses.
Investment activity
There have been no additional investments or sales/repayments in the period 1 March 2014 to 30 June 2014.
Investment portfolio by value as at 30 June 2014
| Company | Investment class | Carrying value £'000 | % of Net Assets |
| Delambre Energy Limited | Solar | 1,388 | 19.6% |
| Huygens Energy Limited | Solar | 1,267 | 17.9% |
| Daubree Energy Limited | Solar | 958 | 13.5% |
| Debes Energy Limited | Solar | 910 | 12.8% |
| Adala Solar Limited | Solar | 859 | 12.1% |
| Lacaille Energy Limited | Solar | 747 | 10.5% |
| Akycha Power Limited | Solar | 639 | 9.0% |
Material events and transactions
On 1 July 2014, it was confirmed that Stables Farm, owned by Akycha Power Limited, would receive formal FIT accreditation from Ofgem.
The Company's Board is not aware of any other significant event or transaction which has occurred between 30 June 2014 and the date of publication of this statement which would have a material impact on the financial position on the Company.
For further information please contact:
Matt Setchell - Fund Manager
Octopus Investments Limited - 0800 316 2295
ENDS
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