Acorn Income share skyrockets as board recommends liquidation of trust

Follows BMO GAM reversal

Kathleen Gallagher
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The share price of the Acorn Income investment company has surged 12.4% following the board's recommendation to liquidate the trust, with shareholders having the option to move their holdings to the Unicorn UK Income fund, an open-ended vehicle, or receive cash.

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