Aberdeen Equity Income Trust PLC GBP: Gearing disclosure

Aberdeen Investment Trusts said Aberdeen Equity Income Trust plc had an indicative net gearing ratio of 9.2%, with debt valued at par, as at close of business on October 16, 2026. Net gearing measures the trust's debt, net of cash held.

Key details

• The ratio was calculated in accordance with the recommendations of the Association of Investment Companies.
• Underlying financial assets are valued at fair value using bid prices or, where more appropriate, the last trade price. Debt, net of cash held, is valued at par (its face value).
• No net gearing ratio was given on the basis of debt at fair value; that figure is shown as N/A.

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