Shares Spotlight Event

Law Debenture , Schroder AsiaPacific Fund, Seplat Energy PLC and Smithson Investment Trust

Join Shares and AJ Bell for an evening of investment inspiration and get to meet the decision-makers.

The event on Tuesday 1 April in London will include:

  • An opportunity for you to talk directly with the directors and ask your questions about the companies core strengths and their short and long-term business strategy

  • Meet fellow investors and share your investing experience

  • Complimentary drinks and snacks

The following companies will be presenting:

Law Debenture (LWDB) At Law Debenture our objective is to achieve long-term capital growth in real terms and steadily increasing income. The aim is to achieve a higher rate of total return than the FTSE Actuaries All-Share Index Total Return through investing in a diversified portfolio of stocks. We have grown or maintained our dividend for each of the last 44 years through our value driven, diversified portfolio managed by James Henderson and Laura Foll of Janus Henderson Investors.

The Schroder AsiaPacific Fund (SDP) provides UK investors access to the high growth potential of the Asia Pacific region (excluding Japan) through a diversified portfolio of selected stocks. Managed by Richard Sennitt and Abbas Barkhordar, the fund aims for long-term capital growth by investing in high-quality, undervalued companies that are poised to benefit from Asia’s rapid economic development. Supported by over 40 analysts, the portfolio managers utilise Schroders' regional expertise to capture opportunities in both established and emerging markets.

Seplat Energy PLC (LSE: SEPL) (NGX: SEPLAT) is Nigeria's leading indigenous energy company. Listed on both the Nigerian Exchange Limited and the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange. Following the acquisition of Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited, Seplat Energy’s enlarged portfolio consists of eleven oil and gas blocks in onshore and shallow water locations in the prolific Niger Delta region of Nigeria, which the company operate with partners including the Nigerian Government and other oil producers.

Smithson Investment Trust (SSON). We aim to deliver strong, long-term capital growth by creating a concentrated portfolio of the world's best small and mid-sized companies. Our analysts seek out exceptionally profitable small businesses, selecting those with substantial growth potential, capable of compounding in value for many years or even decades.

Who Should Attend

The evening is a perfect opportunity for existing shareholders or potential investors to hear from the directors running the companies to explain their strategy and opportunity for investors and meet them over drinks after their presentations.

Evening timings

17.15

Registration and coffee

17.55

Introduction

18.00

Schroders AsiaPacific

Abbas Barkhordar, Portfolio Manager - Schroder AsiaPacific Fund (SDP)

18.30

Law Debenture

James Henderson, Joint Portfolio Manager - Law Debenture (LWDB)

19.00

Smithson Investment Trust

Simon Barnard, CFA - Smithson Investment Trust (SSON)

19.30

Seplat Energy

James Thompson, Head of Investor Relations - Seplat Energy PLC (SEPL)

20.00

Drinks reception and refreshments

Venue

Sponsored by

Shares
AJ Bell

Featured Companies

Law Debenture
Schroder AsiaPacific Fund
Seplat Energy PLC
Smithson Investment Trust