Directa Plus Regulatory News (DCTA)

4 May 2017

Directa Plus plc

("Directa Plus" or the "Group")

Dealing by Proposed Director

Directa Plus (AIM: DCTA), one of the largest producers and suppliers of graphene-based products for use in consumer and industrial markets, announces that it has been notified today that Richard Hickinbotham, a proposed director scheduled to join the Group as a Non-Executive Director from 12 May 2017, purchased 29,000 ordinary shares of 1p each in the Company ("Ordinary Shares") at £0.67 per Ordinary Share.

Following this acquisition, Richard Hickinbotham is now beneficially interested in 29,000 Ordinary Shares, which represents 0.07 per cent. of the issued share capital of the Company.

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About Directa Plus

Directa Plus is one of the largest producers and suppliers of graphene-based products for use in consumer and industrial markets worldwide. By incorporating Directa Plus' unique graphene blends, identified by the G+ brand, its customers can enhance the performance of their end products without significantly increasing their cost. Directa Plus graphene-based products are natural, chemical-free, sustainably produced and tailored to specific customer requirements for commercial applications such as smart textiles, tyres, composite materials and environmental solutions.

Established in 2005, the Group has a patented technology process and a scalable and exportable manufacturing model. It produces graphene-based products at its own factory in Lomazzo, Italy, and can set up additional production at customer locations to reduce transport costs, waste and time-to-utilisation. Directa Plus partners with customers to enable them to offer the high-performance benefits of graphene in their own products.