16 May 2012

THE CITY OF LONDON INVESTMENT TRUST PLC

As at close of business on 15 May 2012, the unaudited net asset value per share calculated in accordance with the AIC formula (including current financial year revenue items) was 279.9p and the net asset value per share including debt marked at fair value was 273.9p. As the Company's shares are now ex-dividend, the dividend has been deducted from the net asset value.

As at close of business on 15 May 2012, the unaudited net asset value per share (calculated excluding current financial year revenue items) was 278.4p and the net asset value per share including debt marked at fair value was 272.5p.

For further information, please call:

Mark Pantlin

Investment Trust Accounting Department

BNP Paribas Securities Services

Tel: 020 7410 4549