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Q1 Quarterly Report - 31 March 2021 Get connected to a universe of software and service businesses NAV per share at 31 March 2021 was 336.3p , a total return YTD of 8.4 % Share price at 31 March 2021 was 320.0p , a total return YTD of 4.9 % + 8.4 % + 4.9 % Net assets of £ 1.44 billion and market capitalisation of £ 1.37 billion . Top 20 ( 82 % of the portfolio by value ) sales growth of 20 % and EBITDA growth of 30 % over the last 12 months . YTD two realisations and one refinancing delivering £ 56 million back to HGT , with a further three realisations agreed post period . YTD five new investments , deploying £ 114 million , with a further three investments agreed post period . Liquid resources available of £ 136 million ( 9 % of NAV ) . Total commitments of c . £ 485 million ( 33 % of NAV ) * . £ 37 million in new equity raised via tap issuance . * These figures include the impact of all announced transactions . * Hg Capital The first quarter of 2021 maintained the pace of progress achieved in 2020. Despite the ongoing levels of disruption to daily life caused by COVID - 19 , HGT's portfolio companies continue to perform well , driven by their resilient business models and highly agile and capable management teams . The manager , Hg , has adapted well to the challenging environment , with the investment teams continuing to execute on new opportunities as well as driving through exits to generate liquidity . While in no way complacent about the prognosis for the remainder of the year and the risks that may exist , HGT remains in a strong position to continue to create value for shareholders . " J Jim Strang , Chairman , HgCapital Trust plc References in this document to HgCapital Trust plc have been abbreviated to ' HgCapital Trust ' or ' HGT ' . Hg refers to the trading name of Hg Pooled Management Limited and HgCapital LLP . Hg Pooled Management Limited is the ' Manager ' . References in this document to ' total return ' refer to a return where it is assumed that an investor has re - invested all historic dividends at the time when they were paid .