Interim Dividend

Close Brothers Venture Cap Tst PLC
2 December 1999

INTERIM DIVIDEND
SECURITY TITLE
*Ord Shs / 'C' Shs
MNEMONIC CODE         *CVC / CVCC
SEDOL CODE            *203-962 / 204-200
DIVIDEND AMOUNT       *2.5p
PERIOD                *Six Months to 30-09-99
PROVISIONAL EX DATE   *13-12-99
RECORD DATE           *17-12-99
PAYMENT DATE          *14-01-00
NOTES *