The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust PLC (BGFD)
Legal Entity Identifier: 54930037AGTKN765Y741
Deputy Portfolio Manager Change
The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust PLC (the "Company") announces that Praveen Kumar has stepped down as the Company's deputy portfolio manager.
The Board is working with Baillie Gifford on the appointment of a deputy manager and will update shareholders on this process as soon as possible, with the intention that it is no later than the announcement of the Company's annual results in October 2025. In the interim period, Brian Lum, manager of Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon PLC, will assist Matthew Brett with the management of the small-cap stocks within the portfolio.
28 May 2025
Enquiries
For further information please contact:
David Yovichic/Tom Skinner, Investec Bank plc
Tel: 020 7597 4000
Jonathan Atkins, Director, Four Communications
Tel: 0203 920 0555 or 07872 495396
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