Change of Auditor

RNS Number : 0529X

JPMorgan Chinese Inv Tst PLC

16 December 2019

 

LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE ANNOUNCEMENT

JPMORGAN CHINESE INVESTMENT TRUST PLC

(the 'Company')

Change of Auditor

Legal Entity Identifier: 549300S8M91P5FYONY25

The Company announces the intention to propose to shareholders, for approval at the Company's forthcoming Annual General Meeting ('AGM'), the appointment of BDO LLP ('BDO') as auditor for the year ending 30th September 2020.

The decision follows a competitive tender process undertaken as a result the length of tenure of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP ('PwC') as auditor and the process was overseen by the Audit Committee. PwC undertook and completed the audit for the year ended 30th September 2019.

A letter has been sent to shareholders of the Company today pursuant to Section 520(2) of the Companies Act 2006.  The letter is for information only and relates to the statutory statement received from PwC in connection with its ceasing to be the Company's auditor with effect from 3rd February 2020 (the date of the Company's AGM). 

JPMorgan Funds Limited - Secretary

16th December 2019

For further information, please contact:

Lucy Dina

JPMorgan Funds Limited                                            

020 7742 4000

 

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