100 years of Temple Bar Investment Trust plc

The History of Temple Bar Investment Trust Plc

This booklet, written for us by John Newlands, describes the history of Temple Bar Investment Trust Plc from its formation as the Cable, Telephone and General Trust Limited in 1926 through to the present day.

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Short Film: 100 years in 100 seconds

This short film was first shown at out AGM. It traces TMPL’s journey from its founding in 1926 to the present day.

Portfolio Managers Nick Purves and Ian Lance employ a long-term approach with an investment philosophy that aims to preserve capital and deliver growth by focusing on a company’s “intrinsic value”.

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Half Year Report for six months ended 30 June 2026

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How to invest

The Company’s shares are traded openly on the London Stock Exchange and can be purchased through a stock broker, investment platform or other financial intermediary.

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Our Net Asset Value

£1,327.6m

Source: Frostrow Capital LLP,  30 September 2026

Five year share price (total return)

+139.5%

Premium / (discount)

0.8%