Home Member State

F&C Private Equity Trust plc

25 February 2016

HOME MEMBER STATE

F&C Private Equity Trust plc (the "Company") announces that, following changes made to the Disclosure Rules and Transparency Rules ('DTR') as a result of the Transparency Directive Amending Directive (2013/50/EU), the Company is required to disclose its Home State. Accordingly, in accordance with DTR 6.4.2R, the Company announces that its Home State is the United Kingdom.

Name of contact and telephone number for enquiries:

Scott McEllen

For and on behalf of F&C Investment Business Limited

Managers

Telephone: 0131 718 1000