Change of Auditor

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Schroder British Opportunities Trust plc has appointed Johnston Carmichael LLP as its new auditor for the financial year ending 31 March 2026, following a competitive tender process. This appointment will be subject to shareholder approval at the Company's next Annual General Meeting in September 2026. Ernst & Young LLP has ceased to be the auditor, and has confirmed there are no matters requiring attention from members or creditors.

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Schroder British Opportunities Tst.

19 January 2026

Schroder British Opportunities Trust plc

(the "Company")

19 January 2026

CHANGE OF AUDITOR

Following a competitive tender process, led by the Company's Audit and Risk Committee, the Company announces that the Board has approved the appointment of Johnston Carmichael LLP ("Johnston Carmichael") as the Company's auditor for the financial year ending 31 March 2026. A resolution to approve the appointment of Johnston Carmichael will be proposed to shareholders at the Company's next Annual General Meeting to be held in September 2026.

Ernst & Young LLP ("EY") has ceased to be the Company's auditor and has confirmed to the Company that there are no matters connected with its ceasing to hold office that need to be brought to the attention of the members or creditors of the Company for the purposes of section 519 of the Companies Act 2006.

The Board would like to thank EY for its services to the Company.

Enquiries:

Phoebe Merrell

Schroder Investment Management Limited Tel: 020 7658 3747

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