TR European Growth Trust PLC announced subject to approval at the AGM in November 2016, the proposed final dividend of 9.00 pence and a special dividend of 2.50 pence per ordinary share will be paid on 5 December 2016 to shareholders on the register of members at the close of business on 4 November 2016. The shares will be quoted ex-dividend on 3 November 2016.

The company reported consolidated and parent earnings results for the year ended June 30, 2016. For the year, on consolidated basis, the company reported investment income of GBP 8,215,000 against GBP 7,318,000 a year ago. Total income was GBP 49,841,000 against GBP 21,871,000 a year ago. Profit before taxation was GBP 45,173,000 against GBP 17,175,000 a year ago. Profit and total comprehensive income was GBP 44,782,000 against GBP 16,565,000 a year ago. Basic and diluted earnings per share were 89.60 pence against 33.14 pence a year ago. Net cash inflow from operating activities was GBP 17,853,000 against GBP 1,638,000 a year ago.

For the year on parent basis, the net profit of the company was GBP 44,782,000 against GBP 16,565,000 a year ago. Net cash inflow from operating activities was GBP 17,853,000 against GBP 1,638,000 a year ago.