Dividend Declaration

EDINBURGH LEVERAGED INCOME TRUST PLC 25 June 2002 At a board meeting held today, the directors of Edinburgh Leveraged Income Trust plc resolved that a first quarterly dividend of 0.25p per ordinary share would be paid in respect of the 3 month period to 31 May 2002. The dividend will be paid on 31 July 2002 to shareholders on the register on 5 July 2002. The ex dividend date is 3 July 2002. In addition the board of Edinburgh Leveraged Income Trust plc announce that a first quarterly dividend of 1.125p per convertible income share will be paid on 31 July 2002 to shareholders on the register on 5 July 2002. The ex dividend date is 3 July 2002. For further information please contact: Alex Gowans, Director - Edinburgh Leveraged Income Trust plc ------------------------------------------------------------ This information was brought to you by Waymaker http://www.waymaker.net The following files are available for download: http://www.waymaker.net/bitonline/2002/06/25/20020625BIT00970/wkr0001.doc http://www.waymaker.net/bitonline/2002/06/25/20020625BIT00970/wkr0002.pdf