Directorate change

Aberforth Geared Capital & Income Trust plc

No further information relating to the appointment of Mr. John Steel
Richards as a non-executive Director of Aberforth Geared Capital &
Income Trust plc is required to be disclosed under paragraph 16.4 of the
Listing Rules.

Contact for enquiries:
Steven McKeane
Aberforth Partners, Secretaries
0131 220 0733

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