Octopus AIM VCT 2 plc announced that Alastair Ritchie has informed the Board of his intention to retire and so will not be seeking re-election at the AGM. Alastair has been a member of this Board since the merger in 2010 and I would like to extend the thanks to him on behalf of the Board, shareholders and the Manager for all his many years working on the behalf. Company wish him well in his retirement.