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Mel Jenner

Standard Life UK Smaller Companies - Following a well-established investment process

Standard Life UK Smaller Companies (SLS) is managed by experienced UK smaller-cap specialist Harry Nimmo. He is somewhat cautious on the near-term outlook for UK equities, citing ongoing Brexit uncertainty, lower US earnings growth and the US/China trade dispute. The manager continues to follow his tried-and-tested investment process, seeking high-quality firms that can grow their businesses regardless of the stage of the economic cycle. He notes that SLSâ€™s portfolio companies are generally trading well, showing good earnings momentum and beating expectations, which he expects will lead to higher dividend payments. The trust currently offers a yield of 1.6%.

26/03/2019 10 EN

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Standard Life UK Small CosTst

Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust is an investment trust. Co.'s investment objective is to attain long-term capital growth by investment in U.K. quoted smaller companies.

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GB0002959582 London Stock Exchange United Kingdom

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Mel Jenner

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