Inclusion in FTSE 250 Index

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Utilico Emerging Markets Trust plc has been admitted to the FTSE 250 index, a significant milestone reflecting its strategic focus on infrastructure and utilities in emerging markets. Since its inception in 2005, the company has achieved a Net Asset Value total return of 526.0%, outperforming the MSCI EM total return index. The trust's market capitalization has grown from £75 million to £489 million, driven by its consistent investment thesis in cash flow generative businesses.

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Utilico Emerging Markets Trust PLC

04 December 2025

4 December 2025

UTILICO EMERGING MARKETS TRUST PLC

(LEI Number: 2138005TJMCWR2394O39)

Inclusion in FTSE 250 Index

The Board of Utilico Emerging Markets Trust plc ("UEM" or the "Company") is pleased to confirm that UEM has joined the FTSE 250 index with effect from today.

Mark Bridgeman, Chairman of UEM said: "This important milestone is a strong testament to the Company's unique long term strategic focus of investing in infrastructure and utilities within emerging markets and the experience of the dedicated management team.

"Since UEM's inception in 2005 to 30 November 2025, UEM has reported a NAV total return of 526.0% (9.4% per annum) outperforming the MSCI EM total return index in Sterling terms which was up 395.8% (8.2% per annum)."

Charles Jillings & Jacqueline Broers, Joint Portfolio Managers of UEM added: "Since inception, UEM has grown from £75m to £489m in market capitalisation and has maintained a consistent investment thesis throughout by investing in bottom-up, cash flow generative businesses in infrastructure and utilities across emerging markets.

"We continue to see a broad range of exciting investment opportunities across emerging markets and it is encouraging to see so many of UEM's investee companies continuing to be resilient, as well as adaptive, whilst remaining focussed on delivering compounding growth over the long term."

Name of contact and telephone number for enquiries:

ICM Investment Management Limited +44 (0) 1372 271486

Charles Jillings, Jaqueline Broers, Alastair Moreton

Montfort Communications

Gay Collins, Alex Everett +44 (0) 7798 626282

utilico@montfort.london

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