F&C Investment Trust PLC, one of the oldest collective investment trusts, announces its unaudited results for the six months ended June 30, 2024. The net asset value (NAV) total return was +13.2%, outperforming the FTSE All-World Index benchmarks return of +12.0%. The NAV rose to 1,145.47p from 1,022.07p at the end of 2023. The share price total return was +6.4%, with the share price increasing to 1,012.0p from 962.0p. The Board plans to increase the total dividend for the year, with the first interim dividend of 3.6 pence for 2024 to be paid on August 1, 2024. The Chairman, Beatrice Hollond, and Fund Manager, Paul Niven, both comment on the positive market performance, with Hollond noting the outperformance of the Companys NAV return compared to the benchmark. The full results statement is attached, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Contact information for key individuals is provided.