Statement re purchase of own shares

Hargreave Hale AIM VCT 1 plc

KEYDATA AIM VCT PLC

The Directors of Keydata AIM VCT PLC (the "Company") announce that as a result of weekly publication of the Company's net asset value to a Regulatory Information Service commencing 12 October 2009, they consider that all inside information relating to the Company during the close period will have been declared to the market. As a result, the Company will continue to purchase its own shares in accordance with its stated buy back policy.

If the Board becomes aware of any additional inside information during the close period, the Company will not make any purchases of its own shares.

8 October 2009

For further information, please contact:

Stuart Brookes

Company Secretary

Keydata AIM VCT plc

01253 754740