Merger Update

The Diverse Income Trust plc (the "Company")

Proposed merger with Miton Income Opportunities Trust plc

Further to the announcement on 15 February 2013 in relation to the proposed
merger with Miton Income Opportunities Trust plc ("MIOT") (formerly Henderson
Fledgling Trust plc), the Board has been informed that MIOT's portfolio has now
been realigned so as to be consistent with the Company's investment policy.

Accordingly, the Boards of both companies have agreed to proceed with a
recommended merger of the two companies on the terms set out in the
announcement of 15 February 2013.

A prospectus and circular containing full details of the proposed merger is
expected to be posted to Shareholders in September 2013 for approval at a
general meeting to be held later that month.

Contact details:

Miton Group plc:

Gervais Williams
[e-mail]
07811 331 824

Martin Turner
[e-mail]
020 7657 1182

Roger Bennett
[e-mail]
0118 338 4036


Cenkos Securities plc:

Dion Di Miceli
[e-mail]
020 7397 1921