The Directors of F&C Investment Trust PLC have resolved that the first interim dividend for the year ending December 31, 2021 will be a payment of 3.00 pence per ordinary share, which compares with a 2.90 pence per share first interim dividend this time last year. The dividend will be paid on August 2, 2021 to shareholders registered at the close of business on July 16, 2021. Please note this payment will include a Dividend Re-investment Plan facility, for which the election date will be July 23, 2021.