Dividend Declaration

25 Jul 2011 12:07

ABERFORTH GEARED CAPITAL & INCOME TRUST PLC

DIVIDEND ANNOUNCEMENT

Final Interim Dividend

In accordance with the articles of association, the Board has today resolved topay a final interim dividend of 12.57p per Income Share to Income Shareholders.This dividend will be paid by 8 August 2011 to Income Shareholders on theregister of members on 29 July 2011, with an ex-dividend date of 27 July 2011.It is expected that any income received by the Company after the Effective Datewill be paid out to Income Shareholders by the Liquidators as capital by 30September 2011.Enquiries:David Ross 0131 220 0733 John Evans Alan Waite Aberforth Partners LLP Douglas Armstrong 020 7628 4455 Dickson Minto W.S.

Capitalised terms shall bear the meanings given to them in the Company's Circular dated 28 June 2011 unless the context otherwise requires.