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 12 May 2011 were:-                                                                                                                                      
Capital Share (per Articles) = 593.46p                                                                                                                     
Capital Share (nil swap valuation) = 599.93p                                                                                                               
Income Share (including All Revenue) = 109.92p                                                                                                             
Income Share (excluding All Revenue) = 100.00p                                                                                                             
The market value of investments was £122.1m less bank debt and net current                                                                                 
assets/liabilities (excluding Income Shares) of £32.9m to leave Shareholders'                                                                              
Funds (including Income Shares) of £89.2m.                                                                                                                 
Contact - Gary Tait (Tel: [phone])                                                                                                                   
Aberforth Partners LLP, Secretaries - 13 May 2011                                                                                                          
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