Interim Management Statement

Octopus Titan VCT 2 plc ("Titan 2" or "Fund") 27 February 2009 Interim Management Statement For the period from 1 November 2008 to 26 February 2009 In accordance with Rule 4.3 of the UK Listing Authority's Disclosure and Transparency rules, Octopus Titan VCT 2 plc presents an Interim Management Statement for the period 1 November 2008 to 26 February 2009. Financial highlights Three months As at 26 ended 31 Year ended 31 February 2009 January 2009 October 2008 Total net assets (£'000s) 13,963 14,333 14,036 Net asset value per share ("NAV") 89.4p 91.8p 89.9p Net revenue return after tax (£'000s) 223 208 94 Share price 100p 100p 100p Cumulative dividend - paid and proposed since launch 0.5p 0.5p 0.5p Investment performance The period under review continued to be a time of persistent stress for smaller companies. As a result, over the period to 26 February 2009, the FTSE SmallCap Index fell by 13.9%. In contrast the NAV of the Fund fell 0.6% (0.5p) over the period partly due to the total write down in valuation of GB Environmental Limited and a small write down in the Key Revolution Limited towards the end of February. Since the end of January it has been apparent that, in the current environment, GB Environmental Limited has been facing significant challenges. Your investment manager has been in discussions with the management team who have had problems with the development of new products. This, combined with the inability to fully exploit its existing technologies given the current market conditions, leads your manger to take a prudent view as to the future opportunity for the business. The Key Revolution fell behind its budget as a result of a longer development period of the Mobiu product than initially forecast. As a result the Company approached its shareholders for additional funds whilst streamlining the cost base within the business. Titan 2, along with Octopus Titan VCT 1 plc, will each be investing a further £154,984 of equity at £24.50p per share and convertible loan stock. That said, it is encouraging to report that the money market portfolio managed by Goldman Sachs and the open ended investment companies ("OEICs") managed by Octopus Investments Limited are continuing to make a positive recovery, as reflected in the 31 January and 26 February NAVs, after the turmoil of the latter half of 2008. At 31 October, when market turmoil was at its height, the portfolio of bonds, money market funds and OEICs was showing a significant loss, most of which has now been recovered. However, your board is aware that these are still uncertain times and the performance of these funds is being continuously monitored. Unfortunately these gains have been more than offset in February by the write-down of GB Environmental Limited and the subsequent intended investment in The Key Revolution Limited at a lower price. In January, Titan 2 made an investment of £559,000 into Zoopla Limited, an award-winning online property information service and community website, presenting information on house pricing, free valuation estimates, for sale listings, and local community information. Zoopla has become the UK's leading website for house prices and value data, as it provides the most comprehensive source of residential property market information. It is also the UK's most active property community, with over a million user contributions to its website in 2008. Since the investment Zoopla has launched estate agent listings on a pay-for-performance basis and believes it can become the premier UK website for those interested in the property market. Qualifying Investment Portfolio Company Investment class Carrying value % of equity held £'000 by Titan 2 True Knowledge Limited Unquoted 682 6.8% Calastone Limited Unquoted 635 7.5% Zoopla Limited Unquoted 560 4.9% The Key Revolution Limited Unquoted 150 10.0% GB Environmental Limited Unquoted - 11.3% By value, the portfolio is approximately 17% invested in unquoted companies and 83% invested in money market securities, OEICs and cash. Pipeline The current market presents challenges, but also brings opportunities - historically investment into small companies during a downturn brings especially high returns in subsequent years. Sale prices for smaller companies will continue to fall as business owners adjust their expectations to current market realities. Our view is that there will be tremendous investment opportunities in this environment. Dividends The final dividend of 0.5p per share for the year ended 31 October 2008 will be paid on 9 April 2009 to those shareholders who are on the register on 13 March 2009. Investment objective Our focus is on providing early stage, development and expansion funding to unquoted UK smaller companies. These companies have great potential but need support. Each has the opportunity to create a large business by taking a relatively modest market share. We are very interested in businesses that address current trends in the market. We aim to create a balanced investment portfolio spanning multiple industries and business sectors. Our pipeline of deals remains very strong which is exciting and we're looking forward to the opportunities ahead. Material events and transactions The Fund's Board is not aware of any other significant event or transaction which has occurred between the 26 February 2009 and the date of publication of this statement which would have a material impact on the financial position on the Fund. For further information please contact: Alex Macpherson - Fund Manager Octopus Ventures Limited - 020 7710 2800 ENDS ---END OF MESSAGE--- This announcement was originally distributed by Hugin. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
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