Statement re Co Fund Manager

BLACKROCK THROGMORTON TRUST PLC (the "Company")

4 March 2014
 
The Board of BlackRock Throgmorton Trust plc announces that Richard Plackett,
manager of the Company's CFD (Contracts for Difference) portfolio, which
represented approximately 29% of the Company's net assets as at 30 January
2014, has been granted a six month sabbatical by BlackRock Investment
Management (UK) Ltd to commence on 1 April 2014.  

Ralph Cox will assume full responsibility for the Company's CFD portfolio.
Ralph has been manager of the BlackRock UK Smaller Companies Fund since August
2007 and has worked alongside Richard in managing the Company's CFD portfolio.
He has also been co-manager of the BlackRock UK Emerging Hedge Fund Limited
since May 2004. He will be supported by Dan Whitestone, a senior member of the
UK Small/Mid Cap equity team.

Mike Prentis remains manager of the Company's long only portfolio.
 
For further information, please contact:
 
Simon White
BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Ltd
0207 743 5284