Henderson European Focus Trust plc appointed Vicky Hastings as a non-executive director Her appointment became effective on 1 September 2018. Vicky brings a wealth of investment management experience from her 30 years in the industry and the Board is pleased to recommend her election to shareholders at the upcoming annual general meeting.

The Board of Henderson European Focus Trust plc recommended a final dividend of 21.50 pence per ordinary share which, subject to shareholder approval at the AGM, will be paid on 8 February 2019. When added to the interim payment of 9.50 pence (2017: 9.00 pence) this brings the full year dividend to 31.00 pence, an increase of 5.1% (2017: 11.7%) over last year's distribution.