Allotment of Shares under DRIS

Core Points - The Company has allotted 1,474,949 Ordinary Shares under its Dividend Reinvestment Scheme (DRIS) to shareholders who opted for shares instead of cash dividends [2][4] - The allotment price for the shares was set at 35.06 pence per Ordinary Share, based on the last reported ex-dividend net asset value as of July 11, 2025 [3] - Following this issuance, the total number of Ordinary Shares in circulation will be 372,633,288, with each share carrying one vote [5] Shareholder Details - Justin Ward, a Person Discharging Managerial Responsibility (PDMR), was allotted 1,895 shares, bringing his total holding to 55,052 shares [4] - Elizabeth Ward, closely associated with the PDMR, received 739 shares, resulting in a total holding of 21,466 shares, which represents 0.02% of the issued share capital [4] Regulatory Compliance - The Company has applied for the new shares to be admitted to the Official List of the Financial Conduct Authority and for trading on the London Stock Exchange, with dealings expected to commence around August 1, 2025 [4]