Octopus AIM VCT FY NAV Per Share 82.0p Vs 64.50p

8th Jun 2010 17:44

LONDON (Dow Jones)--Octopus AIM VCT PLC (OOA.LN), said Tuesday that it made net assets value per share of 82.0 pence for the year ended Feb. 28, compared with 64.50 pence. MAIN FACTS: -Pretax profit GBP6.55 million -Investment income GBP389 million -Net assets GBP23.64 million versus GBP19.44 million -Basic and diluted earnings per share 22.1 pence -Board intends to pay a dividend of 2.5 pence per share as a capital dividend -Intends to continue its strategy of supporting existing portfolio companies, maintaining liquidity in the company's shares and maintaining a consistent dividend flow. Shares closed Tuesday at 70.50 pence. -By Razak Musah Baba, Dow Jones Newswires; +44-20-7842-9275; [email protected] (END) Dow Jones Newswires June 08, 2010 12:44 ET (16:44 GMT)