Dividend Declaration

Octopus IHT AIM VCT plc

4 March 2010

Dividend Declaration

The Board of Octopus IHT AIM VCT plc have declared an interim dividend of 1.0
pence per A Ordinary share. The dividend will be paid once HMRC approval has
been obtained.

For further information, please contact:

Celia Whitten, Company Secretary
Octopus Investments Limited
020 7710 2849


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