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"We are delighted the float has gone so well and we have achieved our funding requirements, giving us the financial platform to fund our aggressive growth and development objectives.
 
The help from YFM Group in initially backing our MBO was invaluable in helping us get to where we are today."
 
John Haywood, MD of Pressure Technologies
 
"This is an exciting time for the Company and we have ambitious growth and development plans.
 
The backing from the YFM Group though Chandos and the BSC VCT have been instrumental in helping us achieve our objectives."
 
John Curwen, Managing Director Harvey Jones
 
"The funding from the YFM Group has come at an exciting time for the company.
 
This investment enables us to aggressively promote Mirimon to the global market and to make further enhancements to the product.
 
The advice we received from ICON Corporate Finance was invaluable in identifying YFM Group as the right investment partner for Mirifice."
 
Paul Tinkler, Chief Executive of Mirifice
 
"This is a very exciting development for Harris Hill. It is a very strong business and brand and is well placed to deliver the ambitious growth and development plans we have.
 
YFM Group have been supportive and straightforward throughout the buyin process and are an ideal partner for us as we look to grow."
 
Aled Morris, CEO of Harris Hill
 
"The YFM Private Equity investment team were partners throughout the process,
 
giving financial and expert support to achieve our goals, allowing us to expand and strengthen the business to the stage we have reached today."
 
Dr Shah, Executive Chairman IPCC

£5 Million Top up Offer

YFM Private Equity is seeking to add a further £5 million to the British Smaller Companies VCT plc (BSC VCT)

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

To register your interest click here

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