Net Asset Value(s)

ABERFORTH GEARED CAPITAL & INCOME TRUST plc ("AGCiT")                                                                                                      
The Net Asset Values ("NAVs") for the above company as at the close of business                                                                            
on 24 March 2011 were:-                                                                                                                                    
Capital Share (per Articles) = 551.52p                                                                                                                     
Capital Share (capital entitlement of 100p per Income Share and nil swap                                                                                   
valuation) = 560.99p                                                                                                                                       
Income Share (including All Revenue) = 105.42p                                                                                                             
Income Share (excluding All Revenue) = 99.90p                                                                                                              
The market value of investments was £117.9m less bank debt and net current                                                                                 
assets/liabilities (excluding Income Shares) of £34.2m to leave Shareholders'                                                                              
Funds (including Income Shares) of £83.7m.                                                                                                                 
Contact - Gary Tait (Tel: [phone])                                                                                                                   
Aberforth Partners LLP, Secretaries - 25 March 2011                                                                                                        
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