abrdn Equity Income Trust plc is declaring that the second interim dividend of 5.70 pence per share will be paid on 27 June 2024 to shareholders on the register on 24 May 2024 with an associated ex-dividend date of 23 May 2024.

The fourth interim dividend will be determined towards the end of the Company's financial year. The Board's current expectation remains for a fourth interim dividend of at least 5.80 pence per share, making a total payment for the year of a minimum of 22.90 pence per share.