ZAMBEEF Plc | Preliminary discussions re. potential disposal of subsidiary/Zamanita

December 3rd, 2014

Zambeef (AIM: ZAM), the fully integrated agribusiness with operations in Zambia, Nigeria and Ghana, announces that it is in preliminary discussions with a third party regarding the potential full disposal of Zamanita Limited (the “Transaction”), the Group’s wholly owned subsidiary and one of the largest edible oil and soya meal producers in Zambia.

This announcement is being made following the publication of a cautionary announcement regarding the Transaction on the Lusaka Stock Exchange on 3 December 2014, which was required under the rules and regulations of that exchange.

For the 12 months ended 30 September 2014 Zamanita recorded revenue of ZMW399.2 million (USD67.9 million), a gross profit of ZMW58.3 million (USD9.9 million) and net assets of ZMW137.4 million (USD21.9 million) (audited).

Completion of the Transaction, which is likely to constitute a substantial transaction under the AIM Rules for Companies, remains subject to inter alia, due diligence and certain conditions precedent and there can be no certainty that any binding offer for Zamanita will ultimately be made, nor as to the final terms of any such offer should one be forthcoming.

For further Information, please contact:

Zambeef Products plc
Francis Grogan, Joint CEO
Carl Irwin, Joint CEO
Tel: +260 (0) 211 369003
Strand Hanson Limited
Angela Hallett
James Spinney
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7409 3494
Panmure Gordon
Hugh Morgan
Tom Salvesen
Peter Steel
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7886 2500
Buchanan
Mark Edwards
Sophie McNulty
Clare Akhurst
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7466 5000