Statement re Possible Offer

24 Mar 2006 17:00

Chorion PLC24 March 2006 NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES OFAMERICA, CANADA, AUSTRALIA OR JAPAN 24 March 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Chorion PLCStatement re adjournment of Court Meeting and EGM This morning, 24 March 2006, the two meetings of shareholders of Chorion PLC ("Chorion"), convened in connection with the recommended acquisition of Chorionby Planet Acquisitions Limited, a new company owned by 3i Investors togetherwith the Chorion management team, were held. By a resolution proposed at each of the meetings, the meetings were adjourned,so as to allow other potential offerors a limited period of time to considerwhether or not they intend to put forward a formal offer for Chorion. Shareholders will be given not less than seven clear days' notice of the revisedtime, date and venue of the adjourned meetings which will take place to considerthe recommended acquisition of Chorion by Planet Acquisitions Limited. Shareholders will be advised of the procedure regarding completion andsubmission of the Forms of Proxy in due course. Enquiries: PortlandTim Allan Telephone: +44 (0)20 7404 5344 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange