Plus Markets Announcement

Shepherd Neame, the Kent-based brewer and pub operator, notes the announcement made by PLUS Markets Group (“PLUS”) today regarding the termination of the Formal Sales Process and the Run-Off of PLUS Stock Exchange.

The Board has been monitoring the situation since the commencement of this process on 3 February 2012. We have been conscious that this outcome was a possibility and have therefore been considering a number of options to ensure shareholders have the ability to continue to trade shares with the appropriate level of transparency and disclosure.

We will be providing an update in due course.
 
For further information, please contact:

Jonathan Neame, Chief Executive
Shepherd Neame Limited Tel: 01795 532206

Deborah Walter / Clotilde Gros
Kreab Gavin Anderson Tel: 020 7074 1800