PMH Puma High

    PREMIER HIGH INCOME TRUST PLC

The Company announces that a first interim dividend in respect of the year 1
July 2003 to 30 June 2004 of 1.5p net per Ordinary share shall be payable on 28
November 2003 to the holders of Ordinary shares on the register as at 14
November 2003.

4 November 2003.



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