Directorate Change

19 December 2013 Octagonal plc ("Octagonal") or (the "Company") Directorate Change The Company announces that Simon Barrell has resigned as a Director of theCompany with immediate effect to pursue other business interests. Donald Strang, Octagonal's Chairman, commented; "We would like to thank Simon for his contribution to the Company and wish himwell with his future endeavours." Further enquiries: Octagonal plc Hamish Harris / Daniel Maling Tel: 020 7628 2200 Sanlam Securities UK Limited (Nominated Adviser and Broker) Simon Clements / Catherine Miles Tel: 020 7628 2200