Acorn shareholders back proposal enabling Unicorn UK Income fund rollover

Unicorn to waive fees for 12 months

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Acorn Income Fund shareholders have approved proposals which will enable investors to roll over their investment into the Unicorn UK Income fund.

The announcement follows a competitive process where the Unicorn UK Income fund, an open-ended fund, was chosen as the rollover fund option for Acorn Income Fund investors by the company's board. Acorn Income share skyrockets as board recommends liquidation of trust The open-ended fund is aligned with the investment objects of Acorn shareholders and will allow the company to retain its exposure to a UK small and mid-cap equity income portfolio. Unicorn has agreed to waive its entry charge and management fees for the UK income fund for 12 months as Acorn shareholders chose to rollov...

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