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MIG3 Maven Income And Growth Vct 3 Plc

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Maven Income and Growth VCT 3 PLC Half-year Report (0491P)

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Maven Income and Growth VCT 3 PLC

25 August 2017

Maven Income and Growth VCT 3 PLC

Interim Results for the Six Months Ended 31 May 2017

Highlights

-- NAV total return of 143.52p per share at 31 May 2017, compared to 143.40p at 30 November 2016

-- NAV at 31 May 2017 of 86.82p per share after payment of the final dividend of 3.75p per share

   --      First interim dividend of 2.71p per share paid on 14 July 2017 
   --      Second interim dividend of 5.14p per share to be paid on 15 September 2017 

-- Four new VCT qualifying private company holdings added to the portfolio, with a further two completed post the period end

   --      Large pipeline of VCT qualifying investments, with a number in advanced process 
   --      Realisation of Nenplas for a 5.0 times money multiple return 

Overview

During the reporting period, further progress has been achieved by your Company, with the completion of four new VCT qualifying investments in fast growing private companies operating across a number of diverse sectors, with a further two new investments completed after the period end. In addition, the Company benefitted from the successful exit from the holding in Nenplas which achieved a 5.0 times money multiple return over the life of the investment. The majority of the businesses in the investee portfolio have continued to trade well, with NAV total return increasing slightly to 143.52p per share.

The Directors and the Manager recognise the importance of tax-free distributions to Shareholders and the Board was pleased to declare interim dividends totalling 7.85p per share.

In the first half of the financial year, Maven continued to focus on sourcing attractive VCT qualifying investment opportunities that meet the requirements of the revised VCT legislation, as detailed in the 2016 Annual Report. Since the introduction of the new VCT rules in 2015, Maven has provided development capital to ten qualifying private companies, demonstrating its flexible approach and ability to adapt to the requirements of the revised legislation. It has, however, become apparent that new transactions are taking considerably longer to complete, due to the requirement to secure Advance Assurance tax clearance from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) for each new investment.

Given the complexity of the new rules, Maven maintains a cautious approach and continues to work closely with a specialist VCT adviser, engaged by the Company to assist with the VCT tax clearance process, only completing investments once Advance Assurance has been secured. The investment team continues to progress all other aspects of live transactions in order to facilitate a swift completion once approval is granted. There are a number of active new transactions which are well-progressed and it is anticipated that there will be a good rate of investment activity through the second half of the financial year.

Dividends

As highlighted by the Board in the 2016 Annual Report, Shareholders should be aware that the move to support younger and earlier stage businesses may result in less predictable capital gains and income flows, with the result that the quantum and timing of future dividend payments is likely to be subject to fluctuation. Due to a number of recent profitable realisations, and in order to ensure your Company's ongoing compliance with the VCT regulations, on 15 June 2017 the Directors considered it appropriate to declare the early payment of a first interim dividend, and a second interim dividend was announced on 10 August 2017.

The first interim dividend in respect of the year ending 30 November 2017, of 2.71p per Ordinary Share and comprising 0.50p of revenue and 2.21p of capital, was paid on 14 July 2017 to Shareholders on the register at close of business on 23 June 2017. The second interim dividend of 5.14p per share, comprising capital only, will be paid on 15 September 2017 to Shareholders on the register at close of business on 18 August 2017. Since the Company's launch, and after receipt of both interim dividends, Shareholders will have received 64.55p per share in tax-free dividends. The effect of paying the dividend will be to reduce the NAV of the Company by the total cost of the distribution.

Decisions on future distributions will take into consideration the availability of surplus revenue, the proceeds from any further realisations and the VCT qualifying levels of the portfolio. While these two interim dividends will represent an aggregate amount in excess of any previous year, it is the Board's intention to maintain distributions for subsequent years at similar level to that of the year ended 30 November 2016, although this will be dependant on investment realisations.

Portfolio Developments

The portfolio of private company holdings has generally performed well, resulting in the valuations of a number of companies being increased. It is reassuring to note that, despite the political and economic uncertainty resulting from the recent General Election and the UK's intended exit from the European Union (EU), there is, to date, no discernible impact to report, aside from the short term benefit that a number of exporters experienced following the devaluation of Sterling in June 2016.

Cursor Controls, a global leader in the design and niche manufacture of trackballs for cursor movement in industrial applications, has performed well since Maven clients invested in July 2015. The business continues to deliver good levels of organic growth and performance was further enhanced by the acquisition, in April 2016, of Belgian based distributor of trackballs and other associated products, NSI. The acquisition formed part of Maven's investment proposal and is expected to be significantly earnings enhancing, with a number of commercial and operational synergies identified to help drive the growth and profitability of the enlarged group. The management team is encouraged by the integration process to date, with NSI trading to plan and the core Cursor business continuing to deliver organic growth.

Manufacturer and supplier of technical plastic components and interior parts for the global automotive industry, John McGavigan, continues to exceed expectations. The year to 31 December 2016 saw a significant increase in profitability across its operations in China and Scotland, which was achieved through top line growth enhanced by the benefits of a number of productivity improvement projects implemented earlier in the year. This strong momentum has continued in the current year, with the company continuing to grow and exceed budget. The order book remains strong, with a number of significant contracts secured in recent months, increasing the visibility of the future prospects for the business. Given the growth achieved and the forecast projections, the management team has decided to move its Chinese premises in anticipation of capacity constraints in the region, and work is progressing to advance this.

Maven clients invested in Attraction World, a leading provider of worldwide theme park and attraction tickets, in 2010, supporting the incumbent executive team through a management buy-out. Since investment, the company has made steady progress, and the core business continues to perform well. In March 2016 Attraction World enhanced its operating platform through the complementary acquisition of Day out with the Kids (www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk), an e-commerce site that focuses on UK attraction information. The development of the new acquisition is progressing to plan and the management team believes that, over time, it will prove to be a valuable addition to the business.

Crawford Scientific, the UK's leading independent provider of outsourced chromatography consumable products and services to the laboratory research and testing sectors, continues to trade ahead of plan. The business leverages its world-class technical expertise to offer end-to-end solution for users of chromatography instruments and techniques. Crawford has consistently outperformed since the initial investment by Maven clients in August 2014, including the successful acquisition and integration of analytical services company Hall Analytical Laboratories during 2015. The business continues to make good progress across all divisions and is on track to deliver further growth in the current year. Strong financial performance and cash generation has enabled the company to make additional voluntary repayments of Maven client loan notes during the period.

The UK's largest provider of promotional merchandise, SPS (EU), has achieved excellent growth under private equity ownership since Maven clients invested in February 2014. Operational improvements have enhanced profitability following the successful implementation of a new enterprise resource planning system. The complementary acquisitions of HPP and TEC, completed during the year to 31 December 2015, have been successfully integrated within the group and are both delivering a positive profit contribution. The company has invested in sales resource to help penetrate the European market, and this region is starting to contribute significantly to group performance. The balance sheet remains healthy and the business continues to reduce its core term debt.

DPP provides mechanical and electrical maintenance and installation services mainly to the leisure, hospitality and retail sectors in the south of England and in Wales. The company differentiates itself by operating through an employed and managed team of engineers, as opposed to engaging with a network of subcontractors. The business has made considerable progress over the past twelve months by enhancing operational procedures and reducing costs, which has led to a significant improvement in profitability. A number of new contracts were secured during the year and the outlook is positive, which is highly encouraging given the challenges experienced during 2014 when DPP lost a key customer. The company has no external bank debt and was able to make a voluntary partial repayment of Maven client loan notes during the period.

In light of current trading, the valuations of the investments in CHS Engineering Services, Claven, Flexlife and Lambert Contracts have been protectively reduced.

The Manager maintains a close working relationship with investee companies operating within the oil & gas sector and it is encouraging to report that the majority of these assets are seeing early signs of improving market conditions. After three years of steady decline in the sector, conditions appear to have stabilised. Following extensive cost cutting, the Maven portfolio companies are operating with lean structures and have limited or no external debt. As such, they are relatively well positioned to benefit from a market recovery. The majority of Maven's investee companies in this market are focused on operational expenditure, particularly related to health and safety. Although budgets have been set conservatively, there is evidence of growing confidence, with order books and workshops recording higher activity levels. The Board will continue to monitor the performance of investee companies in this sector, maintaining a conservative approach to valuations until there is evidence of a sustained recovery.

The recent new investments in private equity investment trusts and real estate investment trusts have performed well over the period, generating valuable capital growth and income through dividend payments. The Board and the Manager are encouraged by this contribution and believe that these investments will provide a steady and reliable source of income for your Company. This is particularly important in light of the restrictions introduced in the March 2016 Budget Statement, which prevent VCTs investing in traditional instruments such as treasury bills or other government securities, for liquidity management purposes.

The Board and the Manager remain highly cognisant of the importance of maintaining an effective liquidity management policy and will continue to consider a range of other permitted income generating investment options.

New Investments

During the period, your Company provided development capital to four private companies operating across a range of sectors:

-- Whiterock Group, a provider of innovative cloud-based 360(o) visualisation solutions that enable clients to navigate every detail of hard-to-access assets and facilities, such as oil rigs, nuclear reactors and government buildings. The investment will enable the company to roll out the software and provide additional capacity to deliver on its strong pipeline of current opportunities.

-- ebb3, a technology company that develops mobile workspace solutions to address the need for seamless and secure access to apps, files and services on any device, in any location. The technology is specifically targeted at high-end 3D computer graphics users within the automotive (Formula 1), construction, oil & gas and education sectors, where there is a requirement for data-intensive applications that can service geographically dispersed, multi-disciplinary teams. ebb3 has high profile partnership agreements with providers such as Cisco, NetApp and NVidia, and the investment will enable the business to pursue its growth strategy in this niche part of the growing supercomputing market.

-- QikServe, a developer of a patented software product aimed at multi-outlet hospitality operators such as restaurants, hotels and casinos. This enables customers to order and pay for food and drinks, and to participate in customer loyalty schemes, via an app on a smartphone or tablet device. QikServe is currently the only globally accredited mobile ordering system that is fully integrated with world-leading electronic point of sale provider, Oracle Hospitality. The investment will enable the company to further develop its technology and expand into international markets, particularly the US.

-- Horizon Cremation plans to develop and operate a portfolio of next generation crematoria across the UK, where existing facilities are either under-invested or in short supply. Horizon is seeking to build contemporary facilities that are environmentally and technologically advanced, offering enhanced professional service and care levels for families. The investment will provide capital to source and secure subsequent development sites, whilst supporting the operational expenditure and overheads of the first crematorium in North Ayrshire, Scotland, where construction commenced in May 2017.

The following investments have been completed during the reporting period:

 
                                                      Investment 
                                                            cost 
                                 Date         Sector     GBP'000                 Website 
Unlisted 
ebb3 Limited                 May 2017       Software         183            www.ebb3.com 
                                                   & 
                                            computer 
                                            services 
Horizon Cremation            May 2017        Support         458  horizoncremation.co.uk 
 Limited                                    services 
QikServe Limited             December       Software         397        www.qikserve.com 
                                 2016              & 
                                            computer 
                                            services 
Whiterock Group              December     Technology         208  www.whiterockgroup.net 
 Limited                         2016 
========================  ===========  =============  ==========  ====================== 
Total unlisted                                             1,246 
====================================================  ==========  ====================== 
 
  Private equity 
  investment trust           December     Investment           2       www.slcapital.com 
  Standard Life Private          2016      companies 
  Equity Trust PLC 
========================  ===========  =============  ==========  ====================== 
Total private equity 
 investment trust                                              2 
====================================================  ==========  ====================== 
 
Total investments                                          1,248 
====================================================  ==========  ====================== 
 

At the period end, the portfolio stood at 68 unlisted and quoted investments, at a total cost of GBP28.27million.

Realisations

In December 2016, Maven achieved a full exit from plastics manufacturer Nenplas, through a trade sale to a German acquirer at a premium to carrying value. The exit achieved a total return of 5.0 times for investors in the 2006 buy-out of Homelux Nenplas. This is the second profitable realisation for Maven clients following the demerger process in March 2013, which achieved a partial exit for the Maven VCTs through the sale of the Homelux DIY products division to US firm QEP.

Further realisations were achieved through the partial repayment of loan notes by Crawford Scientific and DPP, and the release of recovery proceeds for Space Student Living.

As at the date of this report, the Manager is engaged with several other investee companies and prospective acquirers at various stages of the negotiations process, although there can be no certainty that these discussions will result in profitable sales.

The table below gives details of all realisations achieved, and deferred considerations received, during the reporting period:

 
                                                                                                      Gain/(loss) 
                                                         Cost      Value                                     over 
                                                    of shares      at 30                              30 November 
                               Year     Complete/    disposed   November       Sales       Realised          2016 
                              first       partial          of       2016    proceeds    gain/(loss)         value 
                           invested          exit     GBP'000    GBP'000     GBP'000        GBP'000       GBP'000 
Unlisted 
Assecurare Limited             2014      Complete         600        600         600              -             - 
Broadwave Engineering 
 Limited                       2014      Complete         600        600         600              -             - 
Crawford Scientific 
 Holdings Limited1             2014       Partial          29         37          29              -           (8) 
Cyclotech Limited              2007      Complete           -          -          56             56            56 
Ensco 969 Limited 
 (trading as DPP)(1)           2013       Partial          74         74          74              -             - 
Llanllyr Water 
 Company Limited               2002      Complete           5          4           5              -             1 
Nenplas Holdings 
 Limited(1)                    2013      Complete         766      2,598       2,663          1,897            65 
Space Student 
 Living Limited                2011       Partial           -         72          72             72             - 
======================  ===========  ============  ==========  =========  ==========  =============  ============ 
Total unlisted                                          2,074      3,985       4,099          2,025           114 
=================================================  ==========  =========  ==========  =============  ============ 
 
Total disposals                                         2,074      3,985       4,099          2,025           114 
=================================================  ==========  =========  ==========  =============  ============ 
 

(1) Proceeds exclude yield and redemption premiums received, which are disclosed as revenue for financial reporting purposes. The table includes the redemption of loan notes by a number of investee companies.

Material Developments Since the Period End

Since 31 May 2017, two new private company asset had been added to the portfolio.

ITS Technology, a leading alternative network provider that owns and maintains fibre networks, providing faster and more reliable broadband connectivity, and related services, to customers, particularly in areas that are not well serviced by the existing infrastructure. The business currently has 12 fibre broadband networks in operation, with a further five under construction. The investment will help to fund growth within the existing networks, build a stable recurring revenue base and also support expansion through the addition of new networks.

Contego Fraud Solutions, a provider of a complex, multi-source compliance and fraud detection software platform for public and private sector clients, including property, banking and financial services. The application performs a vast number of screening, verification and vetting assessments, including Know Your Customer and Anti-Money Laundering to fulfil both real-time customer on-boarding and on-going monitoring of regulatory requirements. The investment will support the continued growth of the business, facilitating the hiring of additional sales resources, further product development and expansion into new markets.

Principal Risks and Uncertainties

The principal risks and uncertainties facing the Company were set out in full in the Strategic Report contained within the 2016 Annual Report, and are the risks associated with investment in small and medium sized unlisted and AIM/NEX quoted companies which, by their nature, carry a higher level of risk and are subject to lower liquidity than investments in large quoted companies. The valuation of investee companies may be affected by economic conditions, the credit environment and other risks including legislation, regulation, adherence to VCT qualifying rules and the effectiveness of the internal controls operated by the Company and the Manager. These risks and procedures are reviewed regularly by the Audit & Risk Committee and reported to your Board. The Board has confirmed that all tests, including the criteria for VCT qualifying status, continue to be monitored and met.

Share Buy-backs

Shareholders have given the Board authority to buy back shares for cancellation or to be held in treasury, subject to such transactions being in the best interests of Shareholders. It is intended that, subject to market conditions, available liquidity and the maintenance of the Company's VCT status, shares will be bought back at prices representing a discount of between 5% and 10% to the prevailing NAV per share. During the period under review 362,000 shares were bought back at a total cost of GBP285,000.

Regulatory Developments

The Chancellor's March 2017 Budget Statement did not introduce any further amendments to the legislation governing VCTs, but reiterated the announcements made in the 2016 Autumn Statement. The most noteworthy of these was that the Government will no longer be initiating a review of the provision to allow replacement capital in certain new VCT transactions, suggesting that this may be reviewed at some point in the future. Whilst the Board and the Manager were disappointed by this announcement, as the ability to include replacement capital was viewed as an important capability under the new rules, it does not impact the Company's investment strategy which has already adapted to meet the requirements of the new rules.

In addition, in response to the increased volume of applications submitted and the resultant delays experienced in obtaining clearance for proposed investments, a consultation was launched into the options to streamline the Advance Assurance service provided by HMRC. The summary responses of this consultation were released in late March 2017 and a further detailed report and analysis is expected in due course.

Offer for Subscription

As announced to the market on 19 July 2017, the Directors of your Company, together with the Directors of Maven Income and Growth VCT 4 PLC, have announced their intention to raise up to GBP30 million, in aggregate, by way of Offers for Subscription of new Ordinary Shares, with over-allotment facilities of up to, in aggregate, a further GBP10 million. It is anticipated that shares will be issued in the 2017/18 and 2018/19 tax years.

The Board of your Company is confident that, given the strength of the current pipeline of private company introductions, the Manager will continue to be able to identify and complete VCT qualifying transactions in line with each Company's investment strategy.

A Prospectus with full details of the Offers is intended for publication in September 2017.

Dividend Investment Scheme

The Directors have also resolved to re-introduce the Dividend Investment Scheme (DIS), which was suspended on 24 August 2015 due to the restrictions imposed by the Government's Summer 2015 Budget. Now that there is more clarity regarding the investment criteria that apply to VCTs, and with the Company having stated its intention to launch an Offer for Subscription, the DIS has been reinstated, as announced on 10 August 2017.

This means that, unless Shareholders advise otherwise, those Shareholders who had previously elected to participate in the DIS will revert to receiving new shares with effect from 15 September 2017, being the payment date of the second interim dividend. Shares issued under the DIS qualify for VCT tax reliefs applicable for the tax year in which they are allotted. Full details of the scheme, together with a mandate form, are available from the Company's website. Shareholders who had not previously applied to participate in the DIS and who wish to do so for future dividends should ensure that a mandate form, or CREST instruction if appropriate, is submitted.

Outlook

The Manager is encouraged by the performance achieved during the reporting period. Notwithstanding the uncertain economic and political backdrop following the UK's decision to leave the EU, and the more recent General Election, the portfolio of investee companies has generally continued to trade well with no discernible impact on performance as a consequence of the political uncertainty. This demonstrates the strength and breadth of the underlying portfolio and its ability to continue to generate positive returns for Shareholders.

Whilst it is early days for a number of the new investee companies initial indications suggest that they are performing to plan and should, over time, represent valuable additions to the portfolio. Maven extended its nationwide presence through the opening of four new offices during the period, expanding the network to ten locations across the UK. This regional approach ensures that the investment team is best positioned to access potential investment opportunities through their local network of contacts. The Manager's geographic presence is delivering a strong pipeline of prospective investment opportunities and, based on current momentum, it is anticipated that the rate of investment in the remainder of the financial year will be at a higher level compared to the previous year, subject to securing Advance Assurance from HMRC.

On behalf of the Board

Maven Capital Partners UK LLP

Secretary

25 August 2017

Summary of Investment Changes

For the Six Months Ended 31 May 2017

 
                             Valuation   Net investment/    Appreciation/        Valuation 
                           30 November   (disinvestment)   (depreciation)      31 May 2017 
                                  2016 
                       GBP'000       %           GBP'000          GBP'000  GBP'000       % 
---------------------  -------  ------  ----------------  ---------------  -------  ------ 
Unlisted investments 
Equities                13,363    36.1           (1,762)              847   12,448    35.3 
Loan stock              17,940    48.5           (1,091)            (905)   15,944    45.3 
=====================  =======  ======  ================  ===============  =======  ====== 
                        31,303    84.6           (2,853)             (58)   28,392    80.6 
AIM/NEX investments 
Equities                   230     0.6                                 17      247     0.7 
 
  Listed investments 
Equities                    16       -                 -                6       22     0.1 
Investment trusts        1,041     2.8                 2               97    1,140     3.2 
=====================  =======  ======  ================  ===============  =======  ====== 
Total investments       32,590    88.0           (2,851)               62   29,801    84.6 
 
  Other net assets       4,430    12.0               991                -    5,421    15.4 
=====================  =======  ======  ================  ===============  =======  ====== 
Net assets              37,020   100.0           (1,860)               62   35,222   100.0 
=====================  =======  ======  ================  ===============  =======  ====== 
 

Investment Portfolio Summary

As at 31 May 2017

 
                                                                                                     % of equity 
                                                  Valuation       Cost    % of total    % of equity      held by 
  Investment                                        GBP'000    GBP'000        assets           held        other 
                                                                                                      clients(1) 
----------------------------------------------  -----------  ---------  ------------  -------------  ----------- 
Unlisted 
Torridon (Gibraltar) Limited                          2,665        400           7.7            4.5         35.5 
Lemac No. 1 Limited (trading as John 
 McGavigan)                                           2,527        806           7.2           10.5         26.3 
SPS (EU) Limited                                      1,513        801           4.3            6.5         36.0 
Crawford Scientific Holdings Limited                  1,171        438           3.3            6.5         41.7 
Ensco 969 Limited (trading as DPP)                    1,133      1,133           3.2            4.8         29.7 
CatTech International Limited                           982        627           2.8            6.0         24.0 
Martel Instruments Holdings Limited                     918      1,026           2.6           12.4         31.8 
Majenta Logistics Limited                               800        800           2.3           10.6         39.2 
Metropol Communications Limited                         800        800           2.3           10.6         39.2 
Onyx Logistics Limited                                  800        800           2.3           10.6         39.2 
Vectis Technology Limited                               800        800           2.3           10.6         39.2 
Vodat Communications Group Limited                      784        567           2.2            6.6         35.2 
Fathom Systems Group Limited                            710        710           2.0            7.8         52.2 
Glacier Energy Services Holdings Limited                686        686           1.9            2.6         25.0 
GEV Holdings Limited                                    672        672           1.9            4.1         31.9 
JT Holdings (UK) Limited (trading as 
 Just Trays)                                            650        496           1.8            5.3         24.7 
Constant Progress Limited                               650        650           1.8           12.7         37.1 
Equator Capital Limited                                 650        650           1.8           12.7         37.1 
Toward Technology Limited                               650        650           1.8           12.7         37.1 
TC Communications Holdings Limited                      645        980           1.8            8.3         21.7 
Flow Communications UK Limited                          597        597           1.7            7.0         28.0 
R&M Engineering Group Limited                           572        761           1.6            8.3         62.3 
CB Technology Group Limited                             558        558           1.6           11.2         67.7 
HCS Control Systems Group Limited                       539        746           1.5            6.1         30.4 
The GP Service (UK) Limited(2)                          496        496           1.4            6.0         26.5 
Rockar 2016 Limited (trading as Rockar)                 481        481           1.4            2.6         11.1 
Maven Co-invest Endeavour Limited Partnership           479        417           1.4            8.1         91.9 
(invested in Global Risk Partners) 
Horizon Cremation Limited                               458        458           1.3           15.3         68.4 
RMEC Group Limited                                      446        446           1.3            2.7         47.4 
Flexlife Group Limited                                  436        597           1.2            2.4         12.3 
 

Investment Portfolio Summary (Continued)

As at 31 May 2017

 
                                                                                     % of equity 
                                  Valuation       Cost    % of total    % of equity      held by 
  Investment                        GBP'000    GBP'000        assets           held        other 
                                                                                      clients(1) 
------------------------------  -----------  ---------  ------------  -------------  ----------- 
Attraction World Holdings 
 Limited                                432         23           1.2            6.7         31.7 
Castlegate 737 Limited 
 (trading as Cursor Controls)           432        324           1.2            3.2         44.3 
QikServe Limited                        397        397           1.1            4.0         16.0 
Lambert Contracts Holdings 
 Limited                                298        838           0.8           12.6         52.1 
Chic Lifestyle Limited 
 (trading as Chic Retreats)             291        291           0.8            8.4         38.4 
Endura Limited                          230        230           0.7            0.7          5.2 
Whiterock Group Limited                 208        208           0.6            4.4         20.6 
ISN Solutions Group Limited             205        321           0.6            4.5         50.5 
ebb3 Limited                            183        183           0.5            4.1         20.4 
Growth Capital Ventures 
 Limited                                159        159           0.5            4.4         26.1 
Lawrence Recycling & Waste 
 Management Limited                     130        914           0.4           10.0         52.0 
Space Student Living Limited             72          -           0.2           11.5         68.6 
Claven Holdings Limited                  64        195           0.2           13.3         36.7 
Llanllyr Water Company 
 Limited(3)                              23         27           0.1              -            - 
Other unlisted investments                -      2,199             - 
==============================  ===========  =========  ============  =============  =========== 
Total unlisted                       28,392     26,358          80.6 
==============================  ===========  =========  ============  =============  =========== 
 

Investment Portfolio Summary (Continued)

As at 31 May 2017

 
                                                                                       % of equity 
                                    Valuation       Cost    % of total    % of equity      held by 
  Investment                          GBP'000    GBP'000        assets           held        other 
                                                                                        clients(1) 
--------------------------------  -----------  ---------  ------------  -------------  ----------- 
Quoted 
Plastics Capital PLC                      140        122           0.4            0.3          1.1 
Cello Group PLC                            72         54           0.2            0.1          0.4 
Vianet Group PLC (formerly 
 Brulines Group PLC)                       27         31           0.1            0.1          1.4 
esure Group PLC                            22          -           0.1              -            - 
Work Group PLC                              6        201             -            0.9          2.2 
Other quoted investments                    2        463             - 
================================  ===========  =========  ============  =============  =========== 
Total quoted                              269        871           0.8 
================================  ===========  =========  ============  =============  =========== 
 
  Private equity investment 
  trusts 
F&C Private Equity Investment 
 Trust PLC                                126        103           0.3            0.1          0.3 
Princess Private Equity 
 Holding Limited                          121         98           0.3              -          0.1 
Apax Global Alpha Limited                 110         99           0.3              -          0.1 
HgCapital Trust PLC                       108        100           0.3              -          0.1 
Standard Life Private 
 Equity Trust PLC                          52         43           0.2              -            - 
================================  ===========  =========  ============  =============  =========== 
Total private equity investment 
 trusts                                   517        443           1.4 
================================  ===========  =========  ============  =============  =========== 
 
  Real estate investment 
  trusts 
Schroder REIT Limited                     111         99           0.3              -          0.2 
Custodian REIT PLC                        105         99           0.3              -          0.2 
British Land Company PLC                  105         99           0.3              -            - 
Target Healthcare REIT 
 PLC                                      103         98           0.3              -          0.2 
Standard Life Investment 
 Property                                 100         99           0.3              -          0.2 
Income Trust Limited 
Regional REIT Limited                      99         99           0.3              -          0.2 
================================  ===========  =========  ============  =============  =========== 
Total real estate investment 
 trusts                                   623        593           1.8 
================================  ===========  =========  ============  =============  =========== 
 
Total investments                      29,801     28,265          84.6 
================================  ===========  =========  ============  =============  =========== 
 

(1) Other clients of Maven Capital Partners UK LLP.

(2) Atul Devani, Chairman of the Company, is executive chairman of this company.

(3) Secured loan notes in respect of deferred consideration.

Income Statement

For the Six Months Ended 31 May 2017

 
                                    Six months ended              Six months ended                    Year ended 
                                                  to                            to 
                                         31 May 2017                   31 May 2016                   30 November 
                                                                                                            2016 
                                         (unaudited)                   (unaudited)                     (audited) 
                         Revenue   Capital     Total   Revenue   Capital     Total   Revenue   Capital     Total 
                         GBP'000   GBP'000   GBP'000   GBP'000   GBP'000   GBP'000   GBP'000   GBP'000   GBP'000 
Gains on investments           -        62        62         -       766       766         -     2,066     2,066 
Income from 
 investments                 530         -       530       637         -       637     1,328         -     1,328 
Other income                   6         -         6         1         -         1         4         -         4 
Investment                  (90)     (362)     (452)      (94)     (377)     (471)     (186)     (743)     (929) 
management fees 
Other expenses             (124)         -     (124)     (132)         -     (132)     (408)         -     (408) 
======================  ========  ========  ========  ========  ========  ========  ========  ========  ======== 
Net return on 
 ordinary activities 
 before taxation             322     (300)        22       412       389       801       738     1,323     2,061 
 
  Tax on ordinary 
  activities                (56)        56         -      (81)        75       (6)     (147)       147         - 
======================  ========  ========  ========  ========  ========  ========  ========  ========  ======== 
Return attributable 
 to Equity 
 Shareholders                266     (244)        22       331       464       795       591     1,470     2,061 
======================  ========  ========  ========  ========  ========  ========  ========  ========  ======== 
 
  Earnings per 
  share (pence)             0.65    (0.60)      0.05      0.80      1.13      1.93      1.44      3.57      5.01 
======================  ========  ========  ========  ========  ========  ========  ========  ========  ======== 
 
 

All gains and losses are recognised in the Income Statement.

All items in the above statement are derived from continuing operations. The Company has only one class of business and one reportable segment, the results of which are set out in the Income Statement and Balance Sheet. The Company derives its income from investments made in shares, securities and bank deposits.

There are no potentially dilutive capital instruments in issue and, therefore, no diluted returns per share figures are relevant. The basic and diluted earnings per share are, therefore, identical.

The total column of this Statement is the Profit and Loss Account of the Company.

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of the Financial Statements.

Statement of Changes in Equity

For the Six Months Ended 31 May 2017

 
                                      Share    Capital      Capital         Special      Capital 
                            Share   premium    reserve      reserve   distributable   redemption    Revenue 
 Six months ended         capital   account   realised   unrealised         reserve      reserve    reserve      Total 
 31 May 2017              GBP'000   GBP'000    GBP'000      GBP'000         GBP'000      GBP'000    GBP'000    GBP'000 
 (unaudited) 
======================  =========  ========  =========  ===========  ==============  ===========  =========  ========= 
At 30 November 
 2016                       4,093    13,820    (2,115)        3,499          16,251          752        720     37,020 
Net return                      -         -      1,719      (1,963)               -            -        266         22 
Dividends paid                  -         -      (921)            -               -            -      (614)    (1,535) 
Repurchase and 
 cancellation of 
 shares                      (36)         -          -            -           (285)           36          -      (285) 
======================  =========  ========  =========  ===========  ==============  ===========  =========  ========= 
At 31 May 2017              4,057    13,820    (1,317)        1,536          15,966          788        372     35,222 
======================  =========  ========  =========  ===========  ==============  ===========  =========  ========= 
 
 
                                      Share    Capital      Capital         Special      Capital 
                            Share   premium    reserve      reserve   distributable   redemption    Revenue 
 Six months ended         capital   account   realised   unrealised         reserve      reserve    reserve      Total 
 31 May 2016              GBP'000   GBP'000    GBP'000      GBP'000         GBP'000      GBP'000    GBP'000    GBP'000 
 (unaudited) 
======================  =========  ========  =========  ===========  ==============  ===========  =========  ========= 
At 30 November 
 2015                       4,132    13,820    (2,064)        3,315          16,563          713      1,157     37,636 
Net return                      -         -      1,530      (1,066)               -            -        331        795 
Dividends paid                  -         -      (925)            -               -            -      (617)    (1,542) 
Repurchase and 
 cancellation of 
 shares                      (19)         -          -            -           (146)           19          -      (146) 
======================  =========  ========  =========  ===========  ==============  ===========  =========  ========= 
At 31 May 2016              4,113    13,820    (1,459)        2,249          16,417          732        871     36,743 
======================  =========  ========  =========  ===========  ==============  ===========  =========  ========= 
 
 
                                 Share    Capital      Capital         Special      Capital 
                       Share   premium    reserve      reserve   distributable   redemption    Revenue 
  Year ended 30      capital   account   realised   unrealised         reserve      reserve    reserve      Total 
  November 2016      GBP'000   GBP'000    GBP'000      GBP'000         GBP'000      GBP'000    GBP'000    GBP'000 
  (audited) 
=================  =========  ========  =========  ===========  ==============  ===========  =========  ========= 
At 30 November 
 2015                  4,132    13,820    (2,064)        3,315          16,563          713      1,157     37,636 
Net return                 -         -      1,286          184               -            -        591      2,061 
Dividends paid             -         -    (1,337)            -               -            -    (1,028)    (2,365) 
Repurchase and 
 cancellation of 
 shares                 (39)         -          -            -           (312)           39          -      (312) 
=================  =========  ========  =========  ===========  ==============  ===========  =========  ========= 
At 30 November 
 2016                  4,093    13,820    (2,115)        3,499          16,251          752        720     37,020 
=================  =========  ========  =========  ===========  ==============  ===========  =========  ========= 
 

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of the Financial Statements.

Balance Sheet

As at 31 May 2017

 
                                  31 May 2017   31 May 2016  30 November 
                                                                    2016 
                                  (unaudited)   (unaudited)    (audited) 
                                      GBP'000       GBP'000      GBP'000 
===============================  ============  ============  =========== 
Fixed assets 
Investments at fair value 
 through profit or loss                29,801        36,313       32,590 
 
  Current assets 
Debtors                                   409           407          394 
Cash                                    5,032           165        4,269 
===============================  ============  ============  =========== 
                                        5,441           572        4,663 
 
  Creditors 
Amounts falling due within 
 one year                                (20)         (142)        (233) 
===============================  ============  ============  =========== 
Net current assets                      5,421           430        4,430 
===============================  ============  ============  =========== 
Net assets                             35,222        36,743       37,020 
===============================  ============  ============  =========== 
 
  Capital and reserves 
Called up share capital                 4,057         4,113        4,093 
Share premium account                  13,820        13,820       13,820 
Capital reserve - realised            (1,317)       (1,459)      (2,115) 
Capital reserve - unrealised            1,536         2,249        3,499 
Special distributable reserve          15,966        16,417       16,251 
Capital redemption reserve                788           732          752 
Revenue reserve                           372           871          720 
===============================  ============  ============  =========== 
Net assets attributable 
 to Ordinary Shareholders              35,222        36,743       37,020 
===============================  ============  ============  =========== 
 
  Net asset value per Ordinary 
  Share (pence)                         86.82         89.34        90.45 
===============================  ============  ============  =========== 
 

The Financial Statements of Maven Income and Growth VCT 3 PLC, registered number 04283350, were approved by the Board and were signed on its behalf by:

Atul Devani

Director

25 August 2017

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of the Financial Statements.

Cash Flow Statement

For the Six Months Ended 31 May 2017

 
                                Six months    Six months    Year ended 
                                     ended         ended 
                               31 May 2017   31 May 2016   30 November 
                                                                  2016 
                               (unaudited)   (unaudited)     (audited) 
                                   GBP'000       GBP'000       GBP'000 
============================  ============  ============  ============ 
Net cash flows from 
 operating activities                (602)         (628)       (1,453) 
 
  Cash flows from investing 
  activities 
Investment income received             516           644         1,348 
Deposit interest received                6             1             4 
Purchase of investments            (1,436)       (9,329)      (11,105) 
Sale of investments                  4,099        10,333        17,320 
============================  ============  ============  ============ 
Net cash flows from 
 investing activities                3,185         1,649         7,567 
============================  ============  ============  ============ 
 
  Cash flows from financing 
  activities 
Equity dividends paid              (1,535)       (1,542)       (2,365) 
Repurchase of Ordinary 
 Shares                              (285)         (180)         (346) 
============================  ============  ============  ============ 
Net cash flows from 
 financing activities              (1,820)       (1,722)       (2,711) 
============================  ============  ============  ============ 
 
Net increase/(decrease) 
 in cash                               763         (701)         3,403 
============================  ============  ============  ============ 
 
  Cash at beginning of 
  period                             4,269           866           866 
Cash at end of period                5,032           165         4,269 
 

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of the Financial Statements.

Notes to The Financial Statements

   1.    Accounting Policies 

The financial information for the six months ended 31 May 2017 and the six months ended 31 May 2016 comprises non-statutory accounts within the meaning of S435 of the Companies Act 2006. The financial information contained in this report has been prepared on the basis of the accounting policies set out in the Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 30 November 2016, which have been filed at Companies House and which contained an Auditor's Report that was not qualified and did not contain a statement under S498(2) or S498(3) of the Companies Act 2006.

   2.    Reserves 

Share premium account

The share premium account represents the premium above nominal value received by the Company on issuing shares net of issue costs.

Capital reserves

Gains or losses on investments realised in the year that have been recognised in the Income Statement are transferred to the capital reserve realised account on disposal. Furthermore, any prior unrealised gains or losses on such investments are transferred from the capital reserve unrealised account to the capital reserve realised account on disposal.

Increases and decreases in the fair value of investments are recognised in the Income Statement and are then transferred to the capital reserve unrealised account. The capital reserve realised account also represents capital dividends, capital investment management fees and the tax effect of capital items.

Special distributable reserve

The total cost to the Company of the repurchase and cancellation of shares is represented in the special distributable reserve.

Capital redemption reserve

The nominal value of shares repurchased and cancelled is represented in the capital redemption reserve.

Revenue reserve

The revenue reserve represents accumulated profits retained by the Company that have not been distributed to Shareholders.

   3.    Returns per Ordinary Share 
 
                                  Six months    Six months    Year ended 
                                    ended 31      ended 31 
                                    May 2017      May 2016 
                                 (unaudited)   (unaudited)   30 November 
                                                                    2016 
                                     GBP'000       GBP'000     (audited) 
                                                                 GBP'000 
==============================  ============  ============  ============ 
The return per Ordinary 
 Share is based on 
the following figures: 
Revenue return                           266           331           591 
Capital return                         (244)           464         1,470 
==============================  ============  ============  ============ 
Total return                              22           795         2,061 
==============================  ============  ============  ============ 
 
  Weighted average number 
  of Ordinary Shares              40,891,143    41,198,731    41,121,125 
 
  Revenue return per Ordinary 
  Share                                0.65p         0.80p         1.44p 
Capital return per Ordinary 
 Share                               (0.60p)         1.13p         3.57p 
==============================  ============  ============  ============ 
Return per Ordinary Share              0.05p         1.93p         5.01p 
==============================  ============  ============  ============ 
 

The net asset value per Ordinary Share has been calculated using the number of shares in issue at 31 May 2017 of 40,568,853.

Directors' Responsibility Statement

Each Director believes that, to the best of their knowledge:

-- the Financial Statements for the six months ended 31 May 2017 have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland;

-- the Interim Management Report includes a fair review of the information required by DTR 4.2.7R in relation to the indication of important events during the first six months, and of the principal risks and uncertainties facing the Company during the second six months, of the year ending 30 November 2017; and

-- the Interim Management Report includes adequate disclosure of the information required by DTR 4.2.8R in relation to material related party transactions and any changes therein.

Other information

Copies of this announcement will be available to the public at the office of Maven Capital Partners UK LLP, Kintyre House, 205 West George Street, Glasgow, G2 2LW; at the Registered office of the Company at 1 - 2 Royal Exchange Buildings, London, EC3V 3LF; and on the Company's website at: www.mavencp.com/migvct3

Neither the content of the Company's website nor the contents of any website accessible from hyperlinks on the Company's website (or any other website) is incorporated into, or forms part of, this announcement.

On behalf of the Board

Maven Capital Partners UK LLP

Secretary

25 August 2017

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