Dividend Declaration

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The City of London Investment Trust PLC announced a third interim dividend of 5.65p per ordinary share, payable on 29 May 2026 to shareholders registered on 24 April 2026, with shares trading ex-dividend on 23 April 2026. The Board also intends to declare a fourth interim dividend of 5.65p per share, bringing the total dividend for the year ending 30 June 2026 to 22.10p per share, representing a 3.8% increase on the previous year and marking the company's 60th consecutive annual dividend increase.

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City of London Investment Trust PLC

09 April 2026

JANUS HENDERSON FUND MANAGEMENT UK LIMITED

THE CITY OF LONDON INVESTMENT TRUST PLC

LEGAL ENTITY IDENTIFIER: 213800F3NOTF47H6AO55

9 April 2026

THE CITY OF LONDON INVESTMENT TRUST PLC

Dividend on Ordinary Shares

The Board of The City of London Investment Trust plc announces that:

A third interim dividend of 5.65p per ordinary share of 25p, in respect of the year ending 30 June 2026, will be paid on 29 May 2026 to holders registered at the close of business on 24 April 2026. The Company's shares will trade ex-dividend on 23 April 2026.

The Board intends to declare a fourth interim dividend of 5.65p per share for the year to 30 June 2026. The fourth interim dividend will be declared in July 2026. This would make a total dividend for the year to 30 June 2026 of 22.10p per share, an increase of 3.8% on the previous year and the Company's 60^th consecutive annual increase.

For further information please contact:

Job Curtis

Fund Manager

The City of London Investment Trust plc

Telephone: 020 7818 4367

Dan Howe

Head of Investment Trusts

Janus Henderson Investors

Telephone: 020 7818 1818

Harriet Hall

PR Director, Investment Trusts

Janus Henderson Investors

Telephone: 020 7818 2919

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