The board of The Merchants Trust Plc has declared a first interim dividend of 7.10 pence per share for the Year ending 31 January 2023, payable on 24 August 2023 to holders on the register at the close of business on 7 July 2023. This dividend is in line with the final dividend paid last year. A Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP) is available for this dividend and the relevant Election Date is 21 July 2023.