Company Shires Income Plc

Shires Income PLC is a United Kingdom-based closed-end investment company. The Company's investment objective is to provide shareholders with a high level of income, together with the potential for growth of both income and capital, from a diversified portfolio substantially invested in United Kingdom equities but also in preference shares, convertibles and other fixed income securities. The Company’s policy is to invest principally in the ordinary shares of United Kingdom quoted companies, and in preference shares, convertibles and other fixed income securities with above average yields. The Company also invests in preference shares, primarily to enhance the income generation of the Company. The Company invest in various sectors, including financials, energy, health care, utilities, industrials, consumer staples, basic materials, consumer discretionary, real estate, technology and telecommunications. The Company's alternative investment fund manager is abrdn Fund Managers Limited.