Aberforth Geared Income Trust plc

    Dividend Announcement

    The Board of Aberforth Geared Income Trust plc is pleased to announce the
    payment of a first interim dividend of 3.0p per Ordinary Share in respect of
    the year ending 30 June 2017. The first interim dividend will be paid on 24
    February 2017 to Ordinary Shareholders on the register at the close of business
    on 10 February 2017. The ex-dividend date of the dividend will be 9 February
    2017.

    Contact: Gary Tait - 0131 220 0733

    Aberforth Partners LLP, Secretaries - 24 January 2017