First Interim Dividend

In line with the board's long-standing policy to even dividend payments over the year the board is now able to declare a first interim dividend of 6.25p per share and anticipates a similar level for the second and third interim dividends and the final dividend. This interim dividend is payable on 24 July 2025 to holders on the register at the close of business on 13 June 2025. The relevant ex-dividend date is 12 June 2025.

A Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP) is available for this dividend and the relevant Election Date is 27 June 2025.

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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