Henderson European Trust
| Company type | Investment trust |
|---|---|
| Industry | Investments |
| Founded | 1947 |
| Headquarters | , |
| Website | Official website |
Henderson European Trust (LSE: HET), is a large British investment trust predominantly focused on listed investments in European Companies. It is managed by Janus Henderson and the chair is Vicky Hastings.[1] It was listed on the London Stock Exchange until its assets were acquired by Fidelity European Trust in September 2025.
History
The company was established as the London and Gartmore Investment Trust in January 1947. It changed its name to the Gartmore European Investment Trust in November 1986 and, after the Gartmore Group was acquired by Henderson Group in 2011,[2][3] it became the Henderson European Focus Trust in November 2011.[4] It underwent a scheme of reconstruction when it absorbed the assets of Henderson Eurotrust and then changed its name to Henderson European Trust in July 2024.[5][6][7][8] On 19 June 2025, it was announced that, following manager resignations at Janus Henderson, Fidelity European Trust would acquire the assets of Henderson European Trust, which would subsequently be wound up.[9] The transaction was completed on 29 September 2025.[10]
References
- ^ "Henderson European Trust". The Association of Investment Companies. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ "Gartmore boss Meyer pockets £12m as troubled firm is sold to rival Henderson". The Guardian. 12 January 2011. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ "Henderson agrees to buy Gartmore for £335.3m". The Daily Telegraph. 12 January 2011. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ "Henderson European Trust plc". Companies House. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ "Henderson European Focus Trust (UK): Scheme of Reconstruction with Henderson Eurotrust (UK)". FTSE Russell. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ "Half of Henderson EuroTrust shares elected for cash offer ahead of Henderson European Focus merger". Investment Week. 28 June 2024. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ "Henderson European trusts amend merger agreement following third-party bid". Portfolio Advisor. 15 May 2024. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ "Henderson European Focus stays 'out of trouble' ahead of merger". CityWire. 3 June 2024. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ "Henderson European trust to merge with Fidelity after shock resignations". FT Adviser. 19 June 2025. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ^ "Morning briefing: Henderson European shareholders approve Fidelity merger". Quoted Data. 29 September 2025. Retrieved 30 September 2025.