BIT - Dividend declaration

26/02/2026 08:31 NZDT, MKTUPDTE

THE BANKERS INVESTMENT TRUST PLC

JANUS HENDERSON FUND MANAGEMENT UK LIMITED

LEGAL ENTITY IDENTIFIER: 213800B9YWXL3X1VMZ69

25 February 2026

THE BANKERS INVESTMENT TRUST PLC

FIRST INTERIM DIVIDEND

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 OCTOBER 2026

The Bankers Investment Trust PLC has declared a first interim dividend which will be at the rate of 0.707p per ordinary share of 2.5p each (2025: 0.686p per ordinary share) in respect of the year ending 31 October 2026 payable on 29 May 2026 to shareholders registered on 24 April 2026. The Company's shares will trade ex-dividend on 23 April 2026. This represents an increase of 3.1% as compared to the first interim dividend paid in 2025.

For further information, please contact:

Harriet Hall

PR Director, Investment Trusts

Janus Henderson Investors

Telephone: 020 7818 2919