Octopus Aim 2 Regulatory News (OSEC)

16 Mar 2006 10:30

Close IHT AIM VCT PLC16 March 2006 16 March 2006 Close IHT AIM VCT plc Maximum subscription achieved The Directors of Close IHT AIM VCT PLC ("the Company") are pleased to announcethat applications exceeding an aggregate of 25,000,000 'A' Ordinary Shares and 'B' Ordinary Shares have been received and that the Offers for Subscription arenow closed. A final allotment of 'A' Ordinary Shares and 'B' Ordinary Shares isexpected to take place on Monday 20 March 2006 and dealings are expected tocommence in these shares on Tuesday 21 March 2006. Close Second AIM VCT PLC remains open for investment The Directors of the Company recognise that some potential investors may bedisappointed that the Offers have now closed. They may wish to considerinvesting in an AIM VCT, with a similar strategy, which is also managed by thesame team at Close Brothers. Close Second AIM VCT PLC is similar in having twoshare classes on offer, one with IHT benefits. These offers remain open forsubscriptions. For further information regarding Close Second AIM VCT PLC call Close BrothersInvestment Limited on 0870 733 3773. Documentation is available at www.cbil.com For further information please contact: Andrew Buchanan - Close Investment Limited - tel: 020 7426 4139 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange