Aberforth Geared Income Trust plc

    Final Interim Dividend Announcement

    The Board of Aberforth Geared Income Trust plc is pleased to announce the
    payment of a final interim dividend of 8p per Ordinary Share in respect of the
    year ending 30 June 2017. The final interim dividend will be paid on 31 May
    2017 to Ordinary Shareholders on the register at the close of business on 12
    May 2017. The ex-dividend date of the dividend will be 11 May 2017.

    Contact: Gary Tait - 0131 220 0733

    Aberforth Partners LLP, Secretaries - 27 April 2017