Henderson High Income Trust PLCs financial report for the year ended December 31, 2024, highlights positive investment performance with a net asset value (NAV) total return of 9.4%, outperforming the benchmark by 1.5%. The share price total return was higher at 10.8%, with a year-end discount of 7.0% to NAV. The companys investment objective is to provide a high dividend income stream while maintaining capital growth prospects. The Board recommended a 12th consecutive year of dividend growth, a 2.4% increase over 2023. The ongoing charge ratio improved to 0.74% in 2024 from 0.86% in 2023 due to the companys larger size. The Board regularly reviewed the share price discount and commenced buying back shares, purchasing 0.56% of the issued share capital as of March 24, 2025. The Board also reviewed the fee arrangements with the Fund Manager, lowering the fee scale to a flat 0.45% of average adjusted gross assets per annum. The Chairman, Jeremy Rigg, provided a statement, and the Fund Manager, David Smith, offered a market review and outlook. The report included details on principal risks, a viability statement, related-party transactions, and notes to the financial statements.