



This year's Top Up Offer of 5 million Shares in BSC VCT comes with entitlement to dividends for the year ending 31 March 2008.
Top Performer
BSC VCT continues to be a top performing VCT, as highlighted in the Sunday Times (16-12-07).
To visit the British Smaller Companies VCT website click here.
How they compare
| Return Over | |||
| Fund | 1 year | 3 years | 5 years |
| British Smaller Cos | 9% | 53% | 221% |
| ProVen | 14% | 67% | 194% |
| Downing Protected | 3% | 41% | 130% |
| Baronsmead | 17% | 62% | 124% |
| Elderstreet | 37% | 64% | 101% |
Source: AIC using Fundamental data. Returns after 3.5% charges and incl dividends
BSC VCT's half year results to 30 September continue to produce positive results with an increase in return of 6.5% to 140.7 pence per share. The interim dividend was increased by a third to 2 pence per share, this followed the final dividend of 3 pence per share paid in August.
Bonus Offer
There will be a bonus offer to existing shareholders subscribing before 21 March of 25 free shares for every 1,000 applied for and to all investors subscribing more than £50,000 throughout the offer.
As last year anyone that subscribes will be eligible to receive the final dividend in respect of the year ending 31 March. Commission rates are 3% upfront or 2.25% plus 0.375% trail for four years.
Important Notice
This web-page is for information only and does not form part of any offer or invitation to apply for shares in British Smaller Companies VCT nor does it contain any forecasts. Any investment must be made solely on the basis of the Prospectus which sets out the risks associated with such an investment. Shares in a VCT, though listed, are difficult to realise and any investment in a VCT should be regarded as long term. Past performance of the Company is not a guide or guarantee of future performance. The value of tax relief’s available will depend on individual circumstances and are subject to investors retaining their shares for a 5 year period. The value of any investment may fall as well as rise and an investor may not get back the full amount invested. Before investing in a VCT you should seek independent professional advice. Your attention is specifically drawn to the Risk Factors set out at page 8 of the Prospectus.
To download a copy of the prospectus click here
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