Utilico Emerging Markets
Utilico Emerging Markets Trust plc (LSE: UEM) is a large British investment trust dedicated to investments in infrastructure, utility and related sectors in the emerging markets.[1] Established in 2005, Utilico Emerging Markets Trust ('UEM') is a listed on the London Stock Exchange. The Chairman is John Rennocks.[2]
UEM investments focuses predominantly on the emerging markets of Asia, Latin America, Emerging Europe and Africa. UEM is managed by ICM Limited and ICM Investment Management Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Portfolio Summary[edit]
Top 10 holdings as at 31 December 2022:[3]
| Company Name | Country | Sector | Gross Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Container Terminal Services Inc | The Philippines | Ports operator and provider of shipping services | 5.1% |
| Alupar Investimento S.A. | Brazil | Electricity generation and transmission | 4.2% |
| Petalite Limited | UK | Technology | 3.6% |
| Gurjarat State Petronet Limited | India | Gas transmission | 3.4% |
| India Grid Trust | India | Infrastructure company | 3.1% |
| Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras | Brazil | Electricity generation and transmission | 3.0% |
| FPT Corporation | Vietnam | Data Services | 2.5% |
| VinaCapital Vietnam Opportunity Fund | Vietnam | Investment Fund | 2.4% |
| Power Grid Corporation of India Limited | India | Electricity generation and transmission | 2.4% |
| Orizon Valorizacao de Residuos S.A. | Brazil | Waste treatment | 2.4% |
Directors[edit]
- John Rennocks - Chairman of Utilico Emerging Markets Trust plc, Chairman of Bluefield Solar Income Fund plc[4] and Chairman of AFC Energy plc[5]
- Mark Bridgeman - Director of Law Debenture Corporation plc[6]
- Susan Hansen – Director of Resimac Group Limited,[7] and Cognition Education Group[8]
- Isabel Liu - Director of Schroder Oriental Income Fund Limited[9]
- Eric Stobart - Chairman of Lloyds Superannuation Fund and Capita Managing Agency and a Director of BlackRock Throgmorton Trust[10]
Awards[edit]
UEM has won a number of awards, including:
- 2016 Money Observer Trust Awards - Highly Commended, Best Emerging Market Trust[11]
- 2015 Moneywise Investment Trust Awards - Winner, Global Emerging Markets[12]
- 2014 Moneywise Investment Trust Awards - Winner, Global Emerging Markets[13]
References[edit]
- ^ Utilico Emerging Markets offers capital growth and income Investors Chronicle
- ^ "Utilico Emerging Markets Ltd". Financial Times Markets. Financial Times. Retrieved 4 April 2017.
- ^ "Top Holdings". Utilico Emerging Markets Trust. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
- ^ "Bluefield Solar Income Fund Board of Directors". www.bluefieldsif.com. Retrieved 15 September 2017.
- ^ "AFC Energy Board of Directors". Retrieved 15 September 2017.
- ^ "Law Debenture Board of Directors". Law Debenture. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
- ^ "Homeloans Limited Board of Directors". www.homeloans.com.au.
- ^ "Cognition Education Group Board of Directors". cognitioneducation.com.
- ^ "Schroder Oriental Income Fund Limited Annual Report and Accounts, For the year ended 31 August 2021" (PDF). Schroder Oriental Income Fund Limited. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
- ^ "Eric Stobart". LSF Pensions. Retrieved 28 February 2020.
- ^ "Investment Trust Awards 2016". www.moneyobserver.com.
- ^ "Moneywise Investment Trust Awards 2015". www.moneywise.co.uk.
- ^ "The Moneywise Investment Trust Awards 2014". www.moneywise.co.uk.