Cohort Regulatory News (CHRT)

19 August 2020

COHORT PLC

(the Company)

Block Listing Application

The Company announces that an application has been made to the London Stock Exchange for a total of 100,000 ordinary shares of 10 pence each in the Company (the Shares) to be admitted to trading on AIM. It is expected that admission will be granted on 24 August 2020.

These Shares are being reserved under a block listing and will be issued from time to time under the terms of the Cohort plc Company Share Option Plan.

When issued, the Shares will rank pari passu with the existing ordinary shares of 10 pence each in the capital of the Company.

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NOTES TO EDITORS

Cohort plc (www.cohortplc.com) is the parent company of five innovative, agile and responsive businesses based in the UK and Portugal, providing a wide range of services and products for domestic and export customers in defence and related markets. 

Chess Technologies, through its operating businesses Chess Dynamics and Vision4ce, supplies surveillance, tracking and gunfire control systems for the defence and security markets. It was acquired by Cohort plc in December 2018. www.chess-dynamics.com & www.vision4ce.com 

EID designs and manufactures advanced communications systems for the defence and security markets. Cohort acquired a majority stake in June 2016. www.eid.pt

MASS is a specialist data technology company serving the defence and security markets, focused on electronic warfare, digital services and training support. Acquired by Cohort in August 2006. www.mass.co.uk

MCL designs, sources and supports advanced electronic and surveillance technology for UK end users including the MOD and other government agencies. MCL has been part of the Group since July 2014. www.marlboroughcomms.com

SEA delivers products and services into the defence, transport and offshore energy markets alongside performing specialist research, training and product support. Acquired by Cohort in October 2007. www.sea.co.uk

Cohort (AIM: CHRT) was admitted to London's Alternative Investment Market in March 2006. It has headquarters in Reading, Berkshire and employs in total around 900 core staff there and at its other operating company sites across the UK and in Portugal.