Dividend Declaration

Octopus IHT AIM VCT PLC

17 April 2009

Dividend

Following clearance now received from HM Revenue & Customs for the
final dividend proposed on 20 March 2009, the Board of Octopus IHT
AIM VCT PLC announces that subject to shareholder approval at the
forthcoming AGM the dividend will be paid on 22 May 2009 with a
record date of 24 April 2009.

For further information, please contact:

Celia Whitten, Company Secretary
Octopus Investments Limited 020 7710 2849

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