Company The City of London Investment Trust plc

The City of London Investment Trust PLC is a United Kingdom-based closed-end investment company. The Company’s objective is to provide long-term growth in income and capital, principally by investment in equities listed on the London Stock Exchange. The Company seeks to invest in equities and in debt securities, such as convertibles, corporate bonds or government debt. The Company intends to provide long-term growth in income and capital, principally by investment in United Kingdom equities, with a bias towards large, multinational companies. It invests in various sectors, such as oil, gas and coal; aerospace and defense; banks; personal care, drug and grocery stores; tobacco; media; beverages; pharmaceuticals and biotechnology; life insurance; investment banking and brokerage services; industrial metals and mining, and others. Janus Henderson Group plc acts as the Company's investment manager. Its alternative investment fund manager is Janus Henderson Fund Management UK Limited.