Directorate Change

Circle Holdings plc

(the "Company")

Directorate Change

The Company today announces that Peter Cornell, Independent Non-Executive Director, will step down from the Board with effect from close of business on 30 September 2013.

Michael Kirkwood, Chairman of Circle Holdings plc said:

"We are naturally sorry to see Peter stand down from the Board. The Board extends its thanks to him for all his service to the Company and wishes him well in his future endeavours".

Notes to editors:

For further information, please contact:

Circle Holdings plc

Michael Kirkwood, Chairman +44(0) 20 7034 5258

Steve Melton, Chief Executive Officer

Tom Muir, Head of Communications

Numis Securities Limited

Michael Meade, Nominated Adviser +44(0) 20 7260 1000

Alex Ham, Corporate Broking