The European Investment Trust plc (the "Company")

    Further to the announcement made on 30 November 2016, the Board confirms that
    Mr Douglas McDougall has retired as a non-executive Director of the Company at
    the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting held today.

    Following Mr McDougall's retirement, Mr Michael MacPhee, a non-executive
    Director of the Company, has succeeded Mr McDougall as Chairman of the Company
    with immediate effect.

    24 January 2017
     

    Enquiries:

    Kenneth Greig
    Edinburgh Partners AIFM Limited
    Tel: 0131 270 3800

    The Company's registered office address is:
    Beaufort House
    51 New North Road
    Exeter
    EX4 4EP