Restructure Proposals

Schroder Split Investment Fund PLC 10 September 2007 10 September 2007 Schroder Split Investment Fund plc and Schroder Split ZDP plc (together the 'Group') Reconstruction proposals The Group was launched in January 2002 with a planned initial life to 30 November 2007. The Chairman, in his statement in the Report and Accounts for the year to 31 October 2006, stated that the Board would be giving consideration over the coming months to alternative opportunities which may be appropriate for the future of the Group. Having concluded such review, the Board has determined that it is in the interests of shareholders as a whole to be given the opportunity to receive either units in an existing authorised unit trust, Schroder Income Maximiser ('IMAX'), which is managed by Schroders, and/or cash in respect of their holding. Ordinary shareholders will be able to elect to receive income units in IMAX and zero dividend preference shareholders will be able to elect to receive accumulation units. Accordingly it is proposed that the Group will be reconstructed by way of a members' voluntary liquidation under s110 of the Insolvency Act 1986 (the 'Transaction'). The Board has instructed Schroders (the 'Investment Manager') that the Company's assets should continue to be applied in accordance with its investment objective and policy until a date as close as practicable to the effective date of the Transaction. Schroder Income Maximiser IMAX is an authorised unit trust launched in November 2005. It has current net assets of £178m and aims to provide clients with a high annual income in all market conditions with the potential for capital growth as well. The fund invests in UK companies which the fund manager believes will deliver relatively high dividends and also uses derivatives to generate additional income. Income is paid to investors on a quarterly basis. Timetable A circular setting out the details of the Transaction will be despatched to shareholders as soon as practicable but in any event in sufficient time for the Transaction to complete by 30 November 2007. Completion of the Transaction is subject to the receipt of all necessary regulatory and tax clearances. Enquiries John Padovan 020 7658 3206 Chairman Robin Stoakley 020 7658 3567 Schroders David Benda/Katie Standley 020 3100 0291/0297 Winterflood Investment Trusts Financial Adviser This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

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