THE INVESTMENT COMPANY PLC - Dividend Declaration

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                          The Investment Company plc                                (the "Company")The Company has today declared a first interim dividend in respect of thefinancial period ending 30 June 2015 of 5.5p per ordinary share, payable on21 November 2014 to ordinary shareholders on the register on 31 October 2014.The ex-dividend date will be 30 October 2014.

23 October 2014