(the "Company")

Legal Entity Identifier: 549300OPJXU72JMCYU09

Information disclosed in accordance with DTR 5.6.1R

In conformity with the Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, the Company hereby notifies the market of the following:

As at 30th April 2026,the Company's issued share capital consisted of 297,289,438 Ordinary 1 pence shares. The Company held 37,017,223 Ordinary shares in Treasury.

Therefore, as at 30th April 2026, the total number of voting rights for Ordinary shareholders in the Company was 260,272,215.

The above figure (260,272,215) may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in the Company under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

1st May 2026

For further information, please contact:

Joel Clopon

For and on behalf of

JPMorgan Funds Limited - Secretary

0800 20 40 20 (or +44 1268 44 44 70)

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