European Smaller Companies Trust
British investment trust
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European Smaller Companies Trust, formerly TR European Growth Trust, is a large British investment trust focused on investments in smaller European companies for capital growth. Established in 1990, the company is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index, an index of the larger companies on the London Stock Exchange.[1] The company is managed by Janus Henderson and the chairman is Christopher Casey.[2]
| Formerly | TR European Growth Trust |
|---|---|
| Type | Public company |
| LSE: ESCT FTSE 250 Index | |
| Industry | Investment trust |
| Founded | 1990 |
| Founder | Henderson Group |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Christopher Casey (chairman) |
| Products | Investments in Europe's dynamic smaller businesses for capital growth |
| Website | official website |
History
The company was established as the TR European Growth Trust under the management of Touche Remnant in 1990.[3][4][5] It was brought under the management of Henderson Group after Henderson bought Touche Remnant in 1992.[6] It changed its name from TR European Growth Trust to European Smaller Companies Trust in October 2021.[7]
In June 2025, it was announced that the company would acquire the assets of the European Assets Trust which would then be placed in liquidation.[8]