Interim Dividend

HIGHCROFT INVESTMENT TRUST PLC
26 August 1999

INTERIM DIVIDEND
COMPANY NAME
*HIGHCROFT INVESTMENT TRUST PLC
SECURITY TITLE
*Ord Shs.
MNEMONIC CODE       *HIV
SEDOL CODE          *425-487
DIVIDEND AMOUNT     *2.75p
PERIOD              *Half year ended 30-06-99
PROVISIONAL EX DATE *27-09-99
RECORD DATE         *01-10-99
PAYMENT DATE        *29-10-99
DIV/SCRIP OPTION    *Info n/av
NOTES               *