Baillie Gifford UK Growth eyes unlisted exposure of up to 10%

Company looks to leverage private business expertise

Mike Sheen
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Baillie Gifford UK Growth trust is seeking approval to allow it to invest up to 10% of its portfolio in unlisted companies, with the management team hoping to capitalise on "a trend for growth private businesses in the UK" of staying private for longer.

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