Dividend

Northern Venture Trust PLC
11 May 2001

INTERIM DIVIDEND
SECURITY TITLE
*Ord Shs
MNEMONIC CODE         *NVT
SEDOL CODE            *645-070
DIVIDEND AMOUNT       *2.5p
PERIOD                *Six months ended 31-03-01
PROVISIONAL EX DATE   *23-05-01
RECORD DATE           *25-05-01
PAYMENT DATE          *07-06-01
NOTES *