RNS Number:5251O
Close Technology & General VCT PLC
11 August 2003



                       CLOSE TECHNOLOGY & GENERAL VCT PLC


The board of Close Technology & General VCT PLC announces that the unaudited net
asset value of the Company at 31 July 2003, before review of the valuations of
unquoted investments for the purpose of the interim results for the six months
to 30 June 2003 and before taking account of any interim dividend, amounted to
approximately 87 pence per share.

11 August 2003



For further information contact Patrick Reeve, Close Venture Management -
telephone 020 7426 4000


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