RNS Number:4832O
Britannic UK Income Trust PLC
11 August 2003


Britannic UK Income Trust PLC


11 August 2003


Announcement Begins


The Company announces that it is prevented by section 265 of the Companies Act
1985 from paying the dividend due to the guaranteed income shareholders on 11
August 2003.  Accordingly, under the terms of the Guarantee provided by
Britannic Investment Managers Limited they have today made the payment to
guaranteed income shareholders.

For further information contact:

Britannic Asset Management Press  Office   Donna Reid
0141 222 8225 / 6                          Britannic Investment Managers Limited
                                           0141 - 222 - 8257


Announcement Ends

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