IN BRIEF: CC Japan swings to loss on investment; outperforms benchmark

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CC Japan Income & Growth Trust PLC - invests for dividend income and capital growth from equities listed or quoted in Japan - At April 30, reports a net asset value per share of 161.1 pence, down from 165.4p at October 31. At April 30, 2021, NAV per share stood at 154.8p. In the six months to April 30, NAV cum-income total return per share was negative 0.7%, compared to the Tokyo Stock Exchange Price Index total return of negative 7.8%. Swings to a loss on investment of £3.8 million from a profit of £26.2 million the previous year. Declares an interim dividend of 1.40p, unchanged from the previous year. Company remains confident in its investment portfolio, especially as the domestic Japanese economy reopens following Covid-19 related restrictions.

Current stock price: 138.65 pence, down 1.0% on Tuesday in London

12-month change: down 3.0%

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