Declaration of 3.0p per Share Maiden Dividend

15 January 2026

LEI: 213800XCDAOPJBNOI483

Guinness VCT plc

(the "Company")

Declaration of 3.0p per Share Maiden Dividend

In accordance with the Company's dividend policy, which includes the intention to start paying dividends in the financial year beginning 1 April 2026 totalling 5% of the Company's net asset value per annum, the board of directors of the Company (the "Board") is pleased to announce an interim dividend, in respect of the Company's financial year ending on 31 March 2026, of 3.0p per share. 

This maiden dividend will be paid on 30 April 2026 to shareholders on the Company's register of members as at 10 April 2026.  The ex-dividend date is 9 April 2026 and the last date for receipt of elections in respect of the interim dividend under the Company's flexible dividend re-investment scheme is 15 April 2026.

The Board expects to announce a second interim dividend later in 2026 with the aim of achieving the annual total dividend target of 5% of the Company's net asset value.  

For further information, please contact:

Hugo Vaux

Guinness Asset Management Limited (Manager)

[email protected]

Robin Smeaton

The City Partnership (UK) Limited (Company Secretary)

[email protected]

Keith Lassman

Howard Kennedy Corporate Services LLP

[email protected]