First Interim Dividend

In line with the board's policy to even dividend payments over the year the board declares a first interim dividend of 5.9p per share and anticipates a similar level for the second and third interim dividends and an unchanged final of 6.05p per share. This interim dividend is payable on 25 July 2024 to holders on the register at the close of business on 14 June 2024. The relevant ex-dividend date is 13 June 2024.

A Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP) is available for this dividend and the relevant Election Date is 28 June 2024.

The option is available for CREST holders to elect to be paid their dividend via CREST. Shareholders will need to elect in CREST by close of business on the record date for the declared dividend.

For further information please contact:

Kirsten Salt

Company Secretary

020 3246 7513

Stephanie Carbonneil

Managing Director

Head of Investment Trusts

Allianz Global Investors

020 3246 7256

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