SDCL ENERGY EFF. LS-,01

At the general meeting, shareholders of SDCL Efficiency Income Trust voted by a large majority in favor of an amended investment objective to enable an orderly wind-up (98.12%). With 98.36% approval, the dissolution of the capital reserve to create additional distributable reserves was also authorized, and 97.94% voted to remove the continuation vote rule. A total of 345,089,329 votes were cast (31.79% of issued share capital). The trust is listed in the FTSE 250 and invests in energy-efficiency projects in North America, the UK and Europe. » More on de.investing.com

SDCL Energy shares fell about 17.3% after the half‑year presentation as management emphasised reducing high indebtedness through the sale of assets. Despite stable operating metrics and maintenance of the dividend (six‑month dividend 3.18p; annual target 6.36p), NAV per share fell to 87.6p and look‑through gearing stands at 71.9% of NAV. Management does not intend to take on new debt and is targeting a reduction in gearing to below 65%, but warns of execution risks and interest‑rate sensitivities. » More on de.investing.com

SDCL Efficiency Income Trust plc (SEIT) has announced its first quarterly interim dividend of 1.59 pence per ordinary share for the year ending 31 March 2026; the dividend is covered by operating net cash flows. The ex-dividend date is 11 September 2025, the payment date is 29 September 2025, and eligible shareholders are those on the register at the close of business on 12 September 2025. SEIT is targeting a total distribution of 6.36 pence per share for the year and is managed by Sustainable Development Capital LLP (SDCL); the most recently reported NAV was 90.6 pence per share as at 31 March 2025. » More on de.investing.com