Response to press speculation

16 March 2015

Haversham Holdings plc

("Haversham")

Response to press speculation

The Board of Haversham notes recent press speculation concerning the possibility of Haversham making a substantial acquisition.

The Board confirms that Haversham is in very advanced discussions which might lead to a transaction which would constitute a reverse takeover pursuant to AIM Rule 14. In accordance with the AIM Rules, trading in Haversham's ordinary shares has been suspended pending conclusion of these discussions. There can be no certainty at this time that a transaction will proceed and we will update shareholders in due course.

Enquiries

Square1 Consulting (PR advisers) +44 (0)20 7929 5599

David Bick, Mark Longson

Cenkos Securities plc (Nominated adviser and joint broker) +44 (0)20 7397 8900

Ian Soanes, Liz Bowman

Zeus Capital Ltd (Joint broker) +44 (0)20 7533 7727

John Goold, Nick Cowles

Merrill Lynch International

Philip Noblet +44 (0)20 7995 2551

Justin Anstee +44 (0)20 7995 2940

John Arbuckle +44 (0)20 7996 8608

Cenkos Securities plc is acting exclusively for Haversham Holdings plc in connection with the acquisition and for no one else and will not be responsible to anyone other than Haversham Holdings plc for providing the protections afforded to their clients or for providing advice in relation to this announcement or any matters referred to herein.

Zeus Capital Ltd is acting exclusively for Haversham Holdings plc in connection with the acquisition and for no one else and will not be responsible to anyone other than Haversham Holdings plc for providing the protections afforded to their clients or for providing advice in relation to this announcement or any matters referred to herein.

Merrill Lynch International, a subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation, ("Bank of America Merrill Lynch"), is acting exclusively for Haversham Holdings plc in connection with the acquisition and for no one else and will not be responsible to anyone other than Haversham Holdings plc for providing the protections afforded to their clients or for providing advice in relation to this announcement or any matters referred to herein.

About Haversham

Haversham is a group formed by Avril Palmer-Baunack (Executive Chairman) and Marwyn, the specialist investment management company, with the support of leading institutional investors, including Invesco, Artemis, Aviva and Schroders.

Haversham intends to acquire controlling stakes in quoted or unquoted businesses or companies, creating a platform for further acquisitions in sectors where the opportunity exists to create significant shareholder value through a well-executed consolidation strategy. The Company intends to acquire and manage substantial companies and businesses in the UK and European automotive, support services, leasing, engineering or manufacturing sectors. The Company believes that these sectors offer attractive opportunities for consolidation alongside the potential to create value from operational efficiencies across the supply chain.

For further information about Haversham, please visit www.havershamholdings.com