Dividend

Elderstreet Downing VCT PLC
21 August 2001

INTERIM DIVIDEND
SECURITY TITLE
*Ord Shs
MNEMONIC CODE         *EDV
SEDOL CODE            *286-714
DIVIDEND AMOUNT       *1.5p
PERIOD                *6 Mths ended 30-06-01
PROVISIONAL EX DATE   *12-09-01
RECORD DATE           *14-09-01
PAYMENT DATE          *28-09-01
NOTES *