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title: "Northern 3 VCT Raises £17.6m in New Share Issue, Lifts Voting Share Capital to 177.8m"
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description: "Northern 3 VCT PLC has raised £17.6 million by issuing 20,180,102 new ordinary shares, increasing its share capital to 177,825,109 shares. The shares, priced between 88.92p and 94.38p, are expected to start trading on the London Stock Exchange around April 7, 2026. This fundraising enhances the company's ability to invest in smaller UK companies, improving its market presence in the venture capital sector. The update also clarifies total voting rights for transparency under FCA rules."
datetime: "2026-04-02T12:07:45.000Z"
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# Northern 3 VCT Raises £17.6m in New Share Issue, Lifts Voting Share Capital to 177.8m

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Northern 3 VCT ( (GB:NTN) ) has shared an update.

Northern 3 VCT PLC has raised approximately £17.6 million through the allotment of 20,180,102 new ordinary shares as part of its 2025/26 tax-year share offer, with issue prices ranging from 88.92p to 94.38p depending on associated fees. The fundraising increases the company’s share capital to 177,825,109 ordinary shares, all carrying voting rights, and the new shares are expected to begin trading on the London Stock Exchange around 7 April 2026, clarifying the total voting rights figure for shareholder disclosure purposes.

The enlarged capital base strengthens Northern 3 VCT’s capacity to deploy funds into its target portfolio of smaller UK companies, potentially enhancing its scale and market presence within the venture capital trust sector. By confirming the updated total voting rights and affirming that no shares are held in treasury, the company also provides investors and regulators with a clear denominator for transparency and disclosure calculations under FCA rules, supporting orderly trading and governance oversight.

**More about Northern 3 VCT**

Northern 3 VCT PLC is a UK-listed venture capital trust that provides investors with access to a diversified portfolio of smaller, growth-oriented companies, aiming to deliver tax-efficient returns under the UK VCT regime. Its shares trade on the London Stock Exchange, and the trust is managed by Mercia Fund Management, part of Mercia Asset Management.

**Average Trading Volume:** 49,633

**Technical Sentiment Signal:** Strong Buy

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