Appointment of Joint Corporate Broker

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AVI Japan Opportunity Trust PLC has appointed Canaccord Genuity Limited as Joint Corporate Broker, effective immediately, to work alongside Singer Capital Markets Advisory LLP. This strategic move is intended to support the company's increased size following its recent combination with Fidelity Japan Trust plc and to provide continuity for new shareholders.

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AVI Japan Opportunity Trust PLC

02 March 2026

AVI Japan Opportunity Trust PLC

(the "Company")

Appointment of Joint Corporate Broker

LEI: 894500IJ5QQD7FPT3J73

The Board of AVI Japan Opportunity Trust plc announces that it has appointed Canaccord Genuity Limited to act as Joint Corporate Broker to the Company, alongside Singer Capital Markets Advisory LLP, with immediate effect.

Norman Crighton, Chairman of AVI Japan Opportunity Trust plc, said:

"The appointment of a joint broker alongside Singer Capital Markets reflects AJOT's increased size and provides a level of continuity of broker for our new shareholders that joined our register following AJOT's successful combination with Fidelity Japan Trust plc late last year."

Enquiries:

MUFG Corporate Governance Limited
Company Secretary

0333 300 1932

Singer Capital Markets 020 7496 3000

James Maxwell (Investing Banking)

Alan Geeves/Sam Greatrex (Sales)

Canaccord Genuity Limited 020 7523 8000

Edward Gibson Watt (Investment Banking)

Phil Hopkins / Scott Anderson (Sales)

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