OXT.L Regulatory News (OXT)

2 Mar 2006 13:45

Oxford Technology Vent Cap Tst PLC02 March 2006 For Immediate Release Regulatory Announcement - 2nd March 2006 Oxford Technology Venture Capital Trust Plc Dividend of 10 pence per share On 1 March, the High Court granted an order (the Order) enabling the Company tocancel its share premium account. The Order was registered at Companies Housetoday. As a result of the cancellation of its share premium account, the Company isable to pay a dividend. At a Board meeting held today, it was resolved to pay a cash dividend of 10pence on each ordinary share of 10 pence each. No scrip alternative is offered and no dividend reinvestment plan is in place.However shareholders should be aware that a prospectus for Oxford Technology 4VCT was issued on February 2nd and expects to remain open until April 5th 2006. As the Company is a venture capital trust, the dividend is not treated as incomein the hands of qualifying investors. The record date for the dividend is 8 March 2006 and the payment date is 28March 2006. Further information Matthew Frohn or Lucius Cary 01865 784466 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange