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Schroder British Opportunities Trust plc announced on 19 January 2026 that its Board approved the appointment of Johnston Carmichael LLP as the Company's auditor for the financial year ending 31 March 2026, with Ernst & Young LLP ceasing to hold the position. A resolution to approve Johnston Carmichael LLP will be proposed to shareholders at the next Annual General Meeting in September 2026, and Ernst & Young LLP confirmed no matters under section 519 of the Companies Act 2006.
| Date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Time | 07:00:06 |
| Category | Corporate updates |
| ID | 3007P |
Schroder British Opportunities Trust plc
(the "Company")
19 January 2026
CHANGE OF AUDITOR
Following a competitive tender process, led by the Company's Audit and Risk Committee, the Company announces that the Board has approved the appointment of Johnston Carmichael LLP ("Johnston Carmichael") as the Company's auditor for the financial year ending 31 March 2026. A resolution to approve the appointment of Johnston Carmichael will be proposed to shareholders at the Company's next Annual General Meeting to be held in September 2026.
Ernst & Young LLP ("EY") has ceased to be the Company's auditor and has confirmed to the Company that there are no matters connected with its ceasing to hold office that need to be brought to the attention of the members or creditors of the Company for the purposes of section 519 of the Companies Act 2006.
The Board would like to thank EY for its services to the Company.
Enquiries:
Phoebe Merrell
Schroder Investment Management Limited Tel: 020 7658 3747