BlackRock Throgmorton Trust plc

    The Directors of BlackRock Throgmorton Trust plc confirm that they are
    satisfied that all inside information, which the Directors and BlackRock
    Throgmorton Trust plc have leading up to the announcement of results for the
    year ended 30 November 2016, has previously been notified to a RIS.

    Accordingly, the Company may continue to buy back its ordinary shares to be
    held in treasury or for cancellation until the end of the mandatory closed
    period which is expected to be on or around 6 February 2017.

    Enquiries:

    Mr K Mayger
    Company Secretary
    BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited
    Tel:  020 7743 1098

    Date:  4 January 2017