To: RNS
From: F&C Managed Portfolio Trust plc
Date: 9 September 2015
First Interim Dividend
The normal pattern for F&C Managed Portfolio Trust plc (the "Company") is to pay four quarterly interim dividends per financial year.
F&C Managed Portfolio Trust plc announces a first interim dividend in respect of the financial year to 31 May 2016 of 1.2 pence per Income share. (2015: 1.15 pence per Income share). This dividend is payable on 2 October 2015 to shareholders on the register on 18 September 2015, with an ex-dividend date of 17 September 2015.
In the absence of unforeseen circumstances, the first three quarterly interim dividends will each be 1.2 pence per Income share. The directors will determine the amount of the fourth quarterly interim dividend when a clearer view emerges of income for the year.
For further information please contact:
Peter Hewitt, F&C Investment Business Limited 0131 718 1244
Ian Ridge, F&C Investment Business Limited 0131 718 1010