Chairmanship Succession Planning

31 October 2018 FOREIGN & COLONIAL INVESTMENT TRUST PLC LEI: 213800W6B18ZHTNG7371 CHAIRMANSHIP SUCCESSION PLANNING Simon Fraser, who will have served nine years as Chairman by the time of the next annual general meeting in May 2019, intends to retire from the Board during the course of 2019. The Board has therefore commenced the search for a new chairman to replace Mr Fraser. The search is being led by Senior Independent Director, Sir Roger Bone. Name of contact and telephone number for enquiries: Hugh Potter For and on behalf of F&C Investment Business Limited, Secretary Telephone: 020 7628 8000 End CA:00326111 For:FCT Type:GENERAL Time:2018-11-01 08:30:54