BIT- Directorate Change

THE BANKERS INVESTMENT TRUST PLC HENDERSON INVESTMENT FUNDS LIMITED LEGAL ENTITY IDENTIFIER: 213800B9YWXL3X1VMZ69 31 July 2018 THE BANKERS INVESTMENT TRUST PLC Appointment of new Non-Executive Director In accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.11 the Board of The Bankers Investment Trust PLC today announces the following: That the Company has appointed Mr Richard Huntingford to the Board as a non-executive director with effect from 26 September 2018. Richard has been involved in the media and marketing sector for more than 30 years and has held a number of executive and non-executive roles in listed and private businesses. These include: CEO of Chrysalis plc, founder of Heart FM; Chairman of Virgin Radio; Chairman of Wireless Group plc (formerly UTV Media plc) and Creston plc; and non-executive director of Virgin Mobile plc. He is currently Chairman of Future plc and Crown Place VCT plc and non-executive director of JPMorgan Mid Cap Investment Trust plc. In accordance with paragraphs 9.6.13 (1) to (6) of the Listing Rules, it is confirmed that there are no additional details to be disclosed in relation to Mr Huntingford. For further information, please contact: Richard Killingbeck Chairman The Bankers Investment Trust PLC Telephone: 020 7818 4233 Alex Crooke Fund Manager The Bankers Investment Trust PLC Telephone: 020 7818 4447 James de Sausmarez Head of Investment Trusts Janus Henderson Investors Telephone: 020 7818 3349 End CA:00321526 For:BIT Type:MKTUPDTE Time:2018-08-01 08:30:23