The European Smaller Companies Trust (LON:ESCT) Insider Kate Cornish Bowden Acquires 445 Shares

Key Points

  • Insider purchase: Kate Cornish Bowden bought 445 shares of The European Smaller Companies Trust on Tuesday, June 2, at an average price of GBX 245 per share, totaling about £1,090.25.
  • Share price context: The stock last opened at GBX 246.50, close to its 12-month high of GBX 247.21 and well above its 12-month low of GBX 193.80.
  • Company focus: The European Smaller Companies Trust aims for capital growth by investing mainly in smaller and medium-sized European companies through a diversified long-term portfolio.

The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC (LON:ESCT - Get Free Report) insider Kate Cornish Bowden purchased 445 shares of The European Smaller Companies Trust stock in a transaction on Tuesday, June 2nd. The stock was purchased at an average price of GBX 245 per share, for a total transaction of £1,090.25.

The European Smaller Companies Trust Price Performance

LON:ESCT opened at GBX 246.50 on Wednesday. The firm has a market cap of £849.38 million, a PE ratio of 4.44 and a beta of 1.32. The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC has a 12 month low of GBX 193.80 and a 12 month high of GBX 247.21. The company has a quick ratio of 0.04, a current ratio of 0.09 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 5.97. The company's 50-day moving average price is GBX 222.76 and its two-hundred day moving average price is GBX 218.64.

The European Smaller Companies Trust Company Profile

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The Company's investment objective is to achieve capital growth by investing predominantly in smaller and medium sized companies in Europe. The Company maintains a diversified portfolio. The Company invests 7% of its total assets. The Company invests in equities and other investments for long term, so as to secure its investment objective.

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