Announcement re: suspension of buy back policy

Octopus AIM VCT PLC

26 March 2010

Announcement re: suspension of buy back policy

It has come to the attention of the directors of the Company that certain
dividends have been declared and buy backs effected without the appropriate
level of distributable reserves and, accordingly, remedial action is being taken
by the Company.  This does not affect the net asset value of the Company.  A
Circular to shareholders dealing with this matter will be posted to shareholders
shortly.  Accordingly, the Company's buy back programme is suspended until
further notice.  The directors anticipate resuming the programme by the end of
June 2010, at which time a further announcement will be made.

For further information, please contact:

Celia Whitten, Company Secretary
Octopus Investments Limited 020 7710 2849



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