The Biotech Growth Trust PLC (“the Company”)

Change of Auditor

20 February 2020

The Company announces that the Board has approved the appointment of BDO LLP as the Company's auditor for the financial year ending 31 March 2020. This follows a competitive tender process led by the Company’s Audit Committee. BDO LLP’s appointment as auditor to the Company will be proposed to shareholders at the Company’s next Annual General Meeting to be held in July 2020.

Ernst & Young LLP has ceased to be the Company's auditor and has confirmed to the Company that there are no matters connected with it 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.

-ENDS-

For further information please contact:

Mark Pope      Frostrow Capital LLP - 020 3 008 4913