Dividend Declaration

17 Nov 2005 12:33

Close Brothers Dev VCT PLC17 November 2005 CLOSE BROTHERS DEVELOPMENT VCT PLC Revised Asset Value and Second Interim Dividend As stated in the interim results for the 6 months to 30 June 2005, a secondinterim dividend is being paid in December based on the unaudited results to 31October 2005, in place of a final dividend. The Company therefore declares an interim dividend for the Ordinary Shares of1.2 pence per Share and 1.7 pence per Share for the C Shares payable on 23December 2005 to shareholders on the register on 25 November 2005. The Company's unaudited net asset value at 31 October 2005, before allowing forthe interim dividends referred to above, was 98.8 pence per Ordinary Share and105.6 pence per C Share. 17 November 2005 For further information: Patrick Reeve Close Venture Management Tel: 020 7422 7830 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange