Puma VCT 9 Regulatory News (PUM9)

Puma VCT 9 plc Dividend Declaration

Puma VCT 9 plc (the "Company")

9 February 2017

Declaration of interim dividend of 6p per Ordinary Share

The Company's prospectus dated 30 October 2012 (the "Prospectus") stated:

"The objective of the Fund is to target capital preservation whilst producing regular tax-free distributions to shareholders; the Company intends to maintain a regular dividend payout of 6p per annum the first such payment being made on or around April 2015. These dividends may be paid out of profits (if sufficient are achieved) or distributable reserves."

The Board is pleased to announce that it has approved a dividend of 6p per Ordinary Share.

The ex-dividend date will be 16 February 2017 and the record date 17 February 2017. The dividend will be paid to shareholders on or about 3 March 2017.

Enquiries

Graham Shore

Shore Capital

0207 408 4090