The Scottish American Investment Company P.L.C.

Legal Entity Identifier: 549300NF03XVC5IFB447

Owing to demand in the market, the Company announces the allotment of 100,000 new Ordinary Shares of 25p each fully paid on 18 August 2017.  Following the allotment there are 134,445,943 Ordinary Shares in issue.  These shares were issued for cash on 18 August 2017 at a price of 359.0p per share and at a premium to the prevailing net asset value.

Baillie Gifford & Co Limited

Company Secretaries

18 August 2017

Regulated Information Classification: Acquisition or disposal of the issuer's own shares