Statement re Share Price Movement

8 January 2014 Octagonal plc ("Octagonal") or (the "Company") Share price movement The Company notes the recent increase in the share price and confirms that itis not aware of any reason for this movement. As previously announced the Company's Investing Policy is to invest in and/oracquire companies and/or projects within the natural resources and/oragriculture sector with potential for growth. The directors continue toevaluate such opportunities but are not currently in advanced talks with anyparties. Further enquiries: Octagonal plcHamish Harris / Daniel Maling Tel: 020 7628 2200 Sanlam Securities UK Limited (Nominated Adviser and Broker)Simon Clements / Catherine Miles Tel: 020 7628 2200