Helical Bar Regulatory News (HLCL)

Notification of Interests of Directors and Connected Parties

Helical Bar plc ("Helical Bar" "The Company")

1. Helical Bar Employee Share Ownership Plan Trust ("ESOP")

On 12 August 2014, the ESOP purchased 246,100 ordinary 1p shares in Helical Bar at 345.9p per share. The ESOP now holds 3,041,844 (2.6%) ordinary 1p shares. The purpose of the ESOP is to facilitate and encourage the ownership of shares by or for the benefit of employees by the acquisition and distribution of shares in the Company.

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Date of notification: 13 August 2014