Annual Information Update

Investec Investment Trust plc

(Incorporated in England and Wales)

(Registration number: 328206)

Annual Information Update for the 12 months up to and including 31 July 2012

In accordance with Prospectus Rule 5.2, Investec Investment Trust plc hereby announces that the information below has been published or made available to the public over the previous 12 months in one or more member states or third countries.

Companies House

The Information referred to above, as having been filed with the Registrar of Companies, can be obtained from Companies House, Crown Way, Cardiff CF14 3UZ, or through Companies House Direct at www.direct.companieshouse.gov.uk.

Regulatory News Service

That referred to as published via the RNS may be obtained from the Regulatory News Service provided by the London Stock Exchange at www.londonstockexchange.com.

Report and Financial Statements

Copies are available on request from the Company Secretary of Investec Investment Trust plc, 2 Gresham Street, London EC2V 7QP.

Inspection

Copies of all documents referred to are also available for inspection at the Company's registered office at 2 Gresham Street, London EC2V 7QP during normal business hours on weekdays.

Article 27(3) of the Prospectus Directive Regulation

In accordance with Article 27(3) of the Prospectus Directive Regulation, it is acknowledged that whilst the information referred to above was up to date at the time of publication, such disclosures may, at any time, become out of date due to changing circumstances.

Further enquiries

Kathy Cong

Company Secretary

31 July 2012

Tel: +44 (0)20 7597 4000