The North American Income Trust plc's Board has declared a second quarterly dividend of 8.0 pence per share, giving total dividends for the first half of the year of 16.0 pence compared to 15.0 pence a year ago, a 6.7% increase. The second quarterly dividend is payable on 26 October 2018 to shareholders on the register on 5 October 2018. The ex-dividend date is 4 October 2018.