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ABSOLUTE RETURN TRUST LIMITED

(a closed-ended investment company incorporated with limited liability under the laws of Guernsey with registered number 42733)

30 September 2009

Derogation from the Model Code

Pursuant to Listing Rule 15.5.1 R (Compliance with the Model Code) the Company hereby wishes to notify the market that the upcoming close period of the Company will commence on 1 October 2009 and is anticipated to end following the release of the final results on or before 30 November 2009.

Weekly and monthly NAVs have been and will continue to be notified to the Exchange and, in accordance with Listing Rule 15.5.1 (4), the Company confirms that the Directors and the Company are not in possession of any additional price sensitive information that has not been notified to the Exchange.  

Accordingly the Company will continue to adopt the Model Code during the close period with the exception of the following activities, which may be undertaken:

• dealings by persons discharging managerial responsibilities in the Company;

• purchases by the Company of its own securities;

Enquiries:

Fraser Hiddelston

Northern Trust International Fund Administration Services (Guernsey) Limited

Tel +1481 745 738

fah2@ntrs.com 

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