Result of EGM

The Alliance Trust PLC

Result of EGM

The votes cast at the Extraordinary General Meeting held on Wednesday 10 May
2006 are shown below:

                        Votes For     %      Votes      %      Votes       %   
                                            Against           Withheld         
                                                                               
EGM Special Resolution  2,955,932   99.57%   12,720   0.43%    11,320     --   

The above figures reflect the terms of the current Articles of Association
which provide for one vote for each eight shares held.

For further information please contact:

Mr. Ian Anderson                 
                                 
The Alliance Trust PLC           
                                 
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