Dividend Declaration and Allotment Date Update

Core Viewpoint - The Company has declared a special dividend of 4.6 pence per share, to be paid on 8 April 2026, reflecting profits from successful long-term investments [1][2]. Group 1: Dividend Declaration - A special dividend of 4.6 pence per share has been declared by the Company [1]. - The payment date for the dividend is set for 8 April 2026, with the ex-dividend date on 12 March 2026 [1]. Group 2: Source of Dividend - The dividend is primarily derived from significant recent sales of successful long-term investments in portfolio companies, including Intelligent Ultrasound Group, Learning Technologies, and Breedon Group [2]. Group 3: Share Allotment - The first allotment of shares under the Company's offer for subscription will occur on 9 March 2026, for applications and payments received before 5pm on 4 March 2026 [3]. - These shares will be allotted prior to the ex-dividend date, qualifying for the special dividend [3].