Interim Dividend Update

ACORN INCOME FUND LTD
14 September 1999

INTERIM DIVIDEND UPDATE
COMPANY NAME
*ACORN INCOME FUND LTD
SECURITY TITLE
*Ord Shs
MNEMONIC CODE       *AIF
SEDOL CODE          *482-943
DIVIDEND AMOUNT     *2.75p
PERIOD              *Info n/av
PROVISIONAL EX DATE *20-09-99
RECORD DATE         *24-09-99
PAYMENT DATE        *24-09-99
DIV/SCRIP OPTION    *Info n/av
NOTES               *Confirmation of Record Date.