Dividend

Elderstreet Downing VCT PLC
30 April 2001

FINAL DIVIDEND
SECURITY TITLE
*Ord Shs
MNEMONIC CODE         *EDV
SEDOL CODE            *286-714
DIVIDEND AMOUNT       *2p
PERIOD                *Year ended 31-12-00
PROVISIONAL EX DATE   *16-05-01
RECORD DATE           *18-05-01
PAYMENT DATE          *19-06-01
NOTES *