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Two Shields Investments Plc / EPIC: TSI / Market: AIM

26 July 2018

Two Shields Investments Plc ("Two Shields" or the "Company")

AGM Statement

Two Shields Investments Plc, the AIM-quoted investing company, is holding its annual general meeting ("AGM") at 10.00am today at the offices of Hill Dickinson LLP, 105 Jermyn Street, London SW1Y 6EE. At the meeting Charlie Wood, the Company's Chairman, will make the following statement.

"2017 was a year of transformation for Two Shields as it made significant changes to its investment portfolio. The Company successfully delivered on its strategy of focusing on fast moving, disruptive markets by making strategic investments into technology metals, specifically lithium and cobalt, cybersecurity and most recently into e-commerce. We now have a robust and exciting investment portfolio that we are confident offers multiple re-rating and value generation opportunities for our shareholders.

"Lithium and cobalt are emerging as key technology metals for the future as integral components in new battery technologies being used in the development of electric vehicles ("EVs") and energy storage. The anticipated surge in demand for both EVs and energy storage, supported by global government initiatives and a collective green consciousness, as well as concerns about sufficient and secure sources of supply, are establishing a favourable pricing environment for both minerals which we believe will endure for many years to come.

"Two Shields has exposure to both lithium via its investments in Mansa Lithium Inc. and Nashwan Holdings Ltd., and cobalt through its stake in Cobalt Blue Holdings Inc. ("CBH"). The lithium licences held in Mali and Niger are located in Bougouni, a region which is rapidly emerging as a premier lithium belt. Initial results have been encouraging. Most recently, the latest stage of drilling has concluded in Niger with samples to be sent shortly and we are expecting assay results from Mali, that were sent to be assayed as a single batch, before the end of August. Similarly, CBH's exploration permit areas are considered highly prospective surrounding the world's largest known primary cobalt deposits.

"I believe our investment portfolio has been significantly strengthened in the latest financial year by our investments in cyber-based opportunities first with the investment in BrandShield late last year and more recently in the innovative social e-commerce platform WeShop. BrandShield has been rapidly growing, demonstrating strong sales performance in addition to the launch of the world's first decentralised anti-scam platform MyShield that utilises blockchain technology providing much needed security in the cryptocurrency arena. We are confident that WeShop, with its first mover advantage and supportive board of retail veterans, can replicate this pattern for strong growth and innovation.

"Two Shields now benefits from a renewed focus and strategy concentrated on two exciting sectors leading us to take the decision to change the Company name to better reflect this. The Company is optimistic about the upcoming year as we are confident that we are invested in the right opportunities and at the right time. Our commitment is, as always, to our shareholders and I believe we have curated a strengthened and compelling portfolio of investments that can generate significant value. I would like to take the opportunity to thank our shareholders for their commitment to Two Shields as well as our advisors and team for their dedication."

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Notes to Editors:

Two Shields Investments Plc is an investing company, quoted on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange, with a strategy focused on identifying and investing in opportunities in mineral exploration and mining and also Digital Assets, financial technologies and other technologies applicable to, or involved in, the blockchain space. The Company has an experienced Board of Directors with a proven pedigree in the acquisition, development & sale of projects and creating value for shareholders. The investment mandate covers unquoted and quoted businesses, as well as direct project investment.

The Company currently has investments in a number of companies which provide exposure to commodities which are relevant to the rapidly growing technology metal sector, including lithium, cobalt and nickel, as well as strategic positions in a geoscience consultancy and a leading international company in the online brand protection, anti-counterfeiting and anti-fraud sector which has developed the one of the most comprehensive systems using AI powered cyber intelligence systems and is developing its proprietary blockchain-based platform for anti-fraud purposes.