6 December 2022
INTERNATIONAL BIOTECHNOLOGY TRUST PLC
("IBT or the "Company")
Dividend Declaration
At the Annual General Meeting held on 6 December 2022, Shareholders approved the Company's dividend policy of making dividend payments, equivalent to 4 per cent. of the Company's Net Asset Value as at the last day of the preceding financial year (31 August), through two equal semi-annual distributions.
The Directors have today declared the first Interim Dividend for the period ending 31 August 2022 in an amount of 14.0p per Ordinary Share.
The first Interim Dividend will be payable on Friday, 27 January 2023 to holders of Ordinary Shares on the Register at the close of business on Friday, 30 December 2022 (ex-dividend Shares on the Register at Thursday, 29 December 2022).
For further information contact:
Company Secretary - Link Company Matters
Indu Shastri +44 (0)7936 045789
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