Directorate Change

HgCapital Trust plc (the "Company")

The Company announces that Tim Amies retired as a Director of the Company at
the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting held on 10 May 2010.

Roger Mountford, Chairman, commented:

"Tim has served on the Board of HgCapital Trust since 1991. For many years he
chaired the Audit and Valuation Committee, a role which he carried out with
great diligence, making an important contribution to the performance and
reputation of the Company. I am sure that all shareholders would like to join
me in thanking Tim for all he has done for our Company."

26 May 2010