Octopus Protected VCT plc
16 October 2006
First Allotment of Shares
Octopus Protected VCT plc announces that it has allotted an initial 2,684,785 Ordinary
Shares of 10p each pursuant to its Offer for Subscription. These Ordinary
Shares rank pari passu in all respects with each other and dealings are expected
to commence on the Official List of the London Stock Exchange on 17 October 2006.
The Offer for Subscription remains open.