Our investment approach 

Tern PLC is an AIM-listed provider of venture capital to exciting IoT innovators seeking scale and market share.

We provide our investors with a unique opportunity to capitalise on the rapid growth of IoT having developed a portfolio that has delivered solid NAV growth since we set up in 2013.

Tern takes influential positions in software companies that develop commercial IoT security, enablement, and analytics solutions for the healthcare and industrial sectors, where safety and regulatory compliance are important market requirements.

As well as providing expansion capital, we also use our experience to proactively support the growth of our portfolio companies. We create a collaborative environment for our portfolio companies that deliver benefits to the individual businesses. By taking a Board seat, we are positioned to provide operational guidance and to make meaningful introductions to its extensive network potential partners, customers, and suppliers.

Ultimately, we help businesses to fulfil their exciting potential, achieve market leadership, and deliver strong exit multiples.

Shares in issue and shareholders

Tern PLC shares in issue - 300,999,434 ordinary shares of 0.02p and each share is entitled to one vote.

Tern PLC has not applied or agreed, to have any of its securities admitted to trading on any other exchange or trading platform than AIM.

The number of shares not in public hands is 21,100,898 shares, 7.0%.

This information was updated on 24th July 2020.

There are no restrictions on the transferability of the Company's ordinary shares.

Advisers

Nominated Adviser and Broker
Allenby Capital Limited, 5 St. Helen's Place, London, EC3A 6AB

Broker
Whitman Howard, 1 Mount Street, London, W1K 3NB

Financial PR
Newgate Communications, Sky Light City Tower, 50 Basinghall Street, London, EC2V 5DE 

Company Registrar
Share Registrars Ltd, The Courtyard, 17 West Street, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7DR

Auditors
Nexia Smith & Williamson, 25 Moorgate, London, EC2R 6AY

Corporate Lawyers
Reed Smith, The Broadgate Tower, 20 Primrose Street, London, EC2A 2RS

Investor contacts

Please contact Tern's financial PR agency, Newgate Communications in the first instance.

Directors & responsibilities

View our board of directors here.

The Board comprises four Executive Directors and two Non-Executive Directors. The Board manages the Company's affairs according to the schedule of matters reserved for its decision, including the approval of financial statements, acquisitions and disposals, authority levels for expenditure, and reviews of monthly and other management reports.

The Company holds board meetings periodically as issues arise which require the attention of the Board. The Board is responsible for the management of the business of the company, setting its strategic direction and establishing policy. It is the Board’s responsibility to oversee and monitor the financial position, the business and the affairs of the Company on behalf of the shareholders, to whom the Directors are accountable.

The Audit Committee and the Remuneration Committee both comprise Ian Ritchie and Alan Howarth and are both chaired by Alan Howarth.

Admission documents and circulars

Please see below for all admissions and circulars:

15.10.13 Tern Circular
31.07.13 R2710 SLME Circular
16.11.12 Silvermere Notice of General Meeting
02.08.11 Silvermere Admission Document 
01.03.10 Core Circular March 2010 
01.03.06 The Core Business plc Admission Document