JPMorgan Emerging Markets Investment Trust plc proposed a final dividend of 5.5 pence for the year ended June 30, 2014 and is subject to approval at the forthcoming annual general meeting.

The company also announced that David Gamble, the company's Senior Independent Director, will retire from the Board at the conclusion of the 2014 AGM. Nigel Kenny will become Senior Independent Director on David's retirement. Percy Mistry has indicated his intention to step down from the Board at the conclusion of the 2015 AGM.