Filing of annual report

Martin Currie Portfolio Investment Trust plc
Stock Exchange Announcement - 25 April 2003

The company has today filed with the UK Listing Authority copies of:

-    The annual report for the year ended 31 January 2003 incorporating
     the notice of AGM.
-    The summary annual report for the year ended 31 January 2003.
-    Proxy form in respect of the 2003 AGM.
-    Circular and notice relating to the EGM to be held on 20 May 2003.
-    Proxy form in respect of the EGM.
-    Chairman's letter to shareholders.

These will be available shortly through the Document Viewing Facility.