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<title>Baillie Gifford Japan Trust Half Year Fin. Report</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust PLC reported a net asset value total return of 4.4% and a share price total return of 6.1% for the six months ending February 28, 2026, significantly underperforming the TOPIX total return of 22.4%. Key detractors included CyberAgent, GMO Internet Group, Rakuten, SBI Holdings, and GA Technologies, though the manager remains positive on their long-term prospects, citing improving profitability and AI adoption. Sumitomo Metal Mining was the largest contributor to pe</description>
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<title>Net Asset Value(s)</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Net Asset Value(s).</description>
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<title>Closed Period Confirmation</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust PLC confirms that all inside information concerning its results for the six months ended 28 February 2026 has been notified to a Regulatory Information Service, as required by applicable laws. This announcement serves as a closed period confirmation, indicating that no material non-public information is being withheld prior to the upcoming results release.
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<title>Total Voting Rights</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust PLC has announced that its total issued share capital comprises 94,328,209 ordinary shares, with 19,761,769 shares held in treasury. Consequently, the total number of voting rights available to shareholders is 74,566,440. This figure serves as the denominator for shareholders to determine their notification obligations under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules regarding their interests in the company.
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<title>Director/PDMR Shareholding</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Mr. Robert E. Talbut, who is set to become a Non-Executive Director of The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust PLC on March 2, 2026, has acquired 4,268 ordinary shares of 5p at a price of £9.321755 per share on February 13, 2026, on the London Stock Exchange. This initial notification details the acquisition of these shares by a person discharging managerial responsibilities prior to their official appointment.
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<title>Directorate change</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust PLC announced the appointment of Robert Talbut as a non-executive Director, effective March 2, 2026. Mr. Talbut brings extensive experience from his 30-year executive career in asset management, including his tenure as Chief Investment Officer of Royal London Asset Management, and his current non-executive roles with other investment trusts and financial entities. His appointment will be subject to ratification by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting in Dece</description>
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<title>Transaction in Own Shares</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust PLC announced on February 4, 2026, that it purchased 35,000 ordinary shares at 896.00p per share, which will be held in treasury. Following this transaction, the total number of shares held in treasury will be 19,091,769. The company also stated that the number of shares in issue, excluding those in treasury, is 75,236,440, which shareholders can use as a denominator for calculating their notification requirements under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparen</description>
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<title>Holding(s) in Company</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Allspring Global Investments Holdings has increased its stake in Baillie Gifford Japan Trust PLC, crossing a notification threshold on January 15, 2026. The firm now holds 12.082% of the voting rights, representing 9,142,340 shares, up from a previous holding of 11.034%. This acquisition of voting rights is the sole reason for the notification, with no financial instruments involved.
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<title>Block listing Interim Review</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 12:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust PLC has provided an interim review of its block listing, reporting that as of December 31, 2025, the balance of unallotted ordinary shares of 5p each under its general scheme remains unchanged at 6,311,708. The review covers the period from April 13, 2022, and indicates no increase to the block scheme or any securities issued or allotted during this timeframe.
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<title>Replacement - Result of AGM</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Baillie Gifford Japan Trust PLC announced the results of its Annual General Meeting, where shareholders approved all resolutions, including the adoption of the financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2025 and the declaration of a final dividend of 10p per ordinary share. Key approvals included the re-election of directors and the reappointment of Ernst & Young LLP as auditor. The company also received authority to allot shares up to a nominal value of £384,607.20 and to make market pur</description>
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<title>Result of AGM</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Baillie Gifford Japan Trust PLC announced the results of its Annual General Meeting held on December 10, 2025, where shareholders approved all resolutions, including the adoption of the financial statements for the year ended August 31, 2025, the Directors' Annual Report on Remuneration, and the declaration of a final dividend of 10p per ordinary share. Key approvals also included the re-election of four directors, the reappointment of Ernst & Young LLP as auditor, and authorities for the direct</description>
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<title>Kepler Trust Intelligence: New Research</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Kepler Trust Intelligence has released new research on Baillie Gifford Japan Trust PLC, highlighting its outperformance against its benchmark this year due to strong stock selection and a favourable market environment. This research is intended as a comprehensive reference for long-term investors and is available to UK investors. The report acknowledges a potential conflict of interest as Kepler Partners LLP has a relationship with the company covered. Investors are reminded that past performanc</description>
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<title>Annual Financial Report</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Annual Financial Report.</description>
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<title>Updated Baillie Gifford Japan Trust Annual Results</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 11:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust PLC reported a net asset value total return per share of 20.5% for the year ending August 31, 2025, outperforming the TOPIX index's 12.1% total return in sterling terms; the company's share price total return was 20.9%. Over the past five years, the NAV total return was 27.0% and over ten years 152.2%. During the financial year, the company bought back 11.5% of its issued share capital for £75.2 million, increasing the NAV by 1.5%. A final dividend of 10p per ordi</description>
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<title>Baillie Gifford Japan Trust Final Results</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust PLC reported a net asset value total return per share of 20.5% for the year ending August 31, 2025, outperforming the TOPIX index's 12.1% total return. The company's share price total return was 20.9% for the same period. Over the past five years, the NAV total return was 27.0% and over ten years 152.2%. During the financial year, the company bought back 11.5% of its issued share capital for £75.2 million, increasing net asset value by 1.5%. A final dividend of 10</description>
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<title>HSBC HOLDINGS PLC ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF ITS TENDER OFFERS FOR FOUR SERIES OF NOTES</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 10:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>HSBC Holdings plc (the 'Company', 'we' or 'us') today announces the results of its previously announced four separate offers to purchase for cash any and all of the outstanding series of notes listed in the table below. We refer to the outstanding notes listed in the table below collectively as the 'Notes' and separately as a 'series' of Notes. We refer to each offer to purchase a series of Notes as an 'Offer', and collectively as the 'Offers'.</description>
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<title>Deputy Portfolio Manager Change</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Deputy Portfolio Manager Change.</description>
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<title>Half-year Report</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 13:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Half-year Report.</description>
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<title>Baillie Gifford Japan Trust Half Year Results</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Baillie Gifford Japan Trust Half Year Results.</description>
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