Further Acquisition Update

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RNS Number : 7200H

Contango Holdings PLC

02 August 2019

Contango Holdings Plc / Index: LSE / Epic: CGO / Sector: Natural Resources

2 August 2019

Contango Holdings Plc

("Contango" or the "Company")

Further Acquisition Update

Contango Holdings Plc ("Contango" or the "Company") is pleased to provide another update to its shareholders regarding its proposed acquisition of the Lubu Coalfield project in Zimbabwe ("Lubu Coalfield") from Consolidated Growth Holdings Limited ("CGH").

Demonstrating Contango's continued expectation of a successful close to the transaction, the Board of Contango has agreed to pay a further US$130,000 to CGH so that it can continue to progress the Lubu Coalfield. As per the announcement dated 31 May 2019, in the event the transaction does not unconditionally complete by, at the latest, 24 December 2019, CGH will be obliged to repay the US$130,000 to the Company, potentially with additional interest.

Contango is finalising the proposed re-listing of the Company and will provide a more detailed update to shareholders in the forthcoming weeks.

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For further information, please visit www.contango-holdings-plc.co.uk or contact:

Contango Holdings plc	E: [email protected]

Brandon Hill Capital Limited Financial Adviser & Broker Jonathan Evans	T: +44 (0)20 3463 5000

St Brides Partners Ltd Financial PR & Investor Relations Catherine Leftley	T: +44 (0)20 7236 1177

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RNS metadata

Title: Further Acquisition Update
Time: 10:30:02
Date: 2 Aug 2019
Category: Acquisitions and alliances
ID: 7200H