Recommended combination of Aberdeen Equity Income (AEI) with Shires Income PLC (SHRS): the Chairs' view

Karen Drayton is joined by Robin Archibald, Chair of Shires Income PLC (SHRS), and Sarika Patel, Chair of Aberdeen Equity Income Trust plc (AEI), to discuss the proposed merger of the two trusts. They set out the strategic rationale for the combination, including the complementary positioning of the portfolios and the potential benefits of increased scale and cost efficiencies. They also explain how dividend policy and heritage will be maintained, outline proposed changes to investment policy and board composition, and discuss the rollover and cash exit options available to shareholders as they consider their vote.