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149.55p

NAV + Total Dividends as of 30 June 2023

16.5p

Dividends paid to date


Highlights

Best-performing generalist VCT, as recognised by MICAP, on a five-year basis (as at 31 December 2023), with a total return (NAV plus dividends paid) growth of over 65%.1

Puma VCT 13 is five years old and has more than £100 million in assets.

We've invested in 20 companies, and have achieved multiple successful exits.

1 Past performance is no indication of future results, and share prices and their values can go down as well as up. Source: MICAP, VCT performance public.

Why invest in Puma VCT 13 

We know that investing for long-term tax planning is essential to our clients, to help them achieve their financial goals. We believe Puma VCT 13 offers clients six key benefits, to enable them to do this.

1.

Strong track record

2.

Established VCT

3.

Diversified portfolio

4.

Scale-ups, not start-ups

5.

Active approach

6.

Rigorous processes

1. Strong track record

Puma VCT 13 has been recognised as the best-performing generalist VCT in the market on a five-year basis as at 31 December 2023, with a total return (NAV plus dividends paid) growth of over 65%.

Please refer to the full performance of Puma VCT 13 over five years.

2. Established VCT

We've launched 14 Puma VCTs since 2005, raising over £340m. As a series, the Puma VCTs have invested in 58 companies and achieved 36 exits. Puma VCT 13 has £100m+ assets, invested in 20 companies and exited two.

3. Diversified portfolio

Puma VCT 13 targets sector diversification, and has invested in companies spanning eight sectors for wider exposure to growth opportunities, while minimising risk from sector-specific challenges.

4. Scale-ups, not start-ups

Puma VCT 13 aims to invest in proven, high-growth businesses to achieve high returns with lower risk and volatility. The Company does this by going after scale-ups and not start-ups. 

5. Active approach

We actively partner with the companies we invest in to help them achieve their growth ambitions. Our Investment Directors have a concentrated portfolio of businesses, allowing them to take a hands-on approach and provide meaningful support. Our Value Creation team then offers guidance and commercial expertise at all levels within the organisation.

6. Rigorous processes

We ensure rigour through our Investment Committee, comprising of staff and independent experts. With their expertise and experience, we analyse each business, its financials, diligence program and investment structure to make informed decisions.

Tax benefits of a VCT

 

Investors can claim up to 30% income tax relief on VCT investments up to £200,000 per tax year, provided the VCT  shares are held for at least five years.

Any gain made when VCT shares are sold is 100% free from capital gains tax.

Any dividends received from VCT shares are 100% tax-free, regardless of the investor's tax band.

Tax reliefs are not guaranteed, depend on individuals’ personal circumstances and a five-year minimum holding period, and may be subject to change.

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Example portfolio investments

Fourteen Puma VCTs have raised over £340m since 2005. They've invested in 58 companies, achieving 36 full exits. Puma VCT 13, five years old with over £100m in assets, invested in 18 companies and exited two. Browse through some of our amazing portfolio companies below. 

Fees and charges

PUMA INITIAL FEE

3%

(plus VAT if applicable) of amount subscribed

PUMA ANNUAL MANAGEMENT FEE

2%

(plus VAT if applicable) of net asset value pa

PERFORMANCE FEE

20%

(plus VAT if applicable) of the investment gain within the portfolio (net of costs)

ADMINISTRATIVE FEE

0.35%

(plus VAT if applicable) of net asset value pa

Puma VCT 13 is responsible for its normal operating costs. Puma Investments may be paid arrangement, structuring and/or monitoring fees for transactions, but these fees are not paid by the VCT.

Puma VCT 13 applies an amount equal to 0.35% of the investor’s application monies (being their effective contribution to the offer costs). This charge is deducted from investors' subscriptions.

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GM and AGM results

See the results from Puma VCT 13's historical and most recent General and Annual General Meetings.

Risk factors

An investment in Puma VCT 13 carries risk and you should take your own independent advice. You should only invest in Puma VCT 13 on the basis of the prospectus which details the risks of the investment. Below are the key risks:

Tax reliefs: Tax reliefs are not guaranteed, depend on individuals’ personal circumstances and a five-year minimum holding period, and may be subject to change.

Liquidity: It is unlikely there will be a liquid market in the ordinary shares of Puma VCT 13 and it may prove difficult for investors to realise their investment immediately or in full.

Capital at risk: An investment in Puma VCT 13 involves a high degree of risk. Investors’ capital may be at risk.

General: Past performance of Puma Investments in relation to its other VCTs is no indication of future results. The payment of dividends is not guaranteed. Investors have no direct right of action against Puma Investments. The Financial Ombudsman Service/the Financial Services Compensation Scheme are not available.

Figures on this page are taken from Puma Investments and are correct as of 31 December 2023 unless stated otherwise.