BIT - Dividend declaration

THE BANKERS INVESTMENT TRUST PLC JANUS HENDERSON FUND MANAGEMENT UK LIMITED LEGAL ENTITY IDENTIFIER: 213800B9YWXL3X1VMZ69 25 February 2026 THE BANKERS INVESTMENT TRUST PLC FIRST INTERIM DIVIDEND FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 OCTOBER 2026 The Bankers Investment Trust PLC has declared a first interim dividend which will be at the rate of 0.707p per ordinary share of 2.5p each (2025: 0.686p per ordinary share) in respect of the year ending 31 October 2026 payable on 29 May 2026 to shareholders registered on 24 April 2026. The Company's shares will trade ex-dividend on 23 April 2026. This represents an increase of 3.1% as compared to the first interim dividend paid in 2025. For further information, please contact: Harriet Hall PR Director, Investment Trusts Janus Henderson Investors Telephone: 020 7818 2919