FORM 8 (OPD)

PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE BY A PARTY TO AN OFFER

Rules 8.1 and 8.2 of the Takeover Code (the 'Code')

1. KEY INFORMATION

(a) Full name of discloser:

Nasstar plc

(b) Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a):

The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient. For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be named.

N/A

(c) Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:

Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree

Nasstar plc

(d) Is the discloser the offeror or the offeree?

OFFEREE

(e) Date position held:

The latest practicable date prior to the disclosure

2 January 2020

(f) In addition to the company in 1(c) above, is the discloser making disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer?

If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state 'N/A'

N/A

2. POSITIONS OF THE PARTY TO THE OFFER MAKING THE DISCLOSURE

If there are positions or rights to subscribe to disclose in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 2(a) or (b) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security.

(a) Interests and short positions in the relevant securities of the offeror or offeree to which the disclosure relates

Class of relevant security:

Interests

Short positions

Number

%

Number

%

(1) Relevant securities owned and/or controlled:

None

N/A

None

N/A

(2) Cash-settled derivatives:

None

N/A

None

N/A

(3) Stock-settled derivatives (including options) and agreements to purchase/sell:

None

N/A

None

N/A

TOTAL:

None

N/A

None

N/A

All interests and all short positions should be disclosed.

Details of any open stock-settled derivative positions (including traded options), or agreements to purchase or sell relevant securities, should be given on a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions).

Details of any securities borrowing and lending positions or financial collateral arrangements should be disclosed on a Supplemental Form 8 (SBL).

(b) Rights to subscribe for new securities

Class of relevant security in relation to which subscription right exists:

None

Details, including nature of the rights concerned and relevant percentages:

N/A

3. POSITIONS OF PERSONS ACTING IN CONCERT WITH THE PARTY TO THE OFFER MAKING THE DISCLOSURE

Details of any interests, short positions and rights to subscribe (including directors' and other employee options) of any person acting in concert with the party to the offer making the disclosure:

3(a) Interests of directors of Nasstar (and their close relatives, related trusts and connected persons) in Nasstar ordinary shares of 1 penny each

Director

Number of ordinary shares of 1 penny each

Percentage of total issued share capital

Nick Bate

750,000

0.130%

Nigel Redwood

11,206,9201

1.949%

Niki Redwood

11,216,8832

1.951%

Close relative

Number of ordinary shares of 1 penny each

Percentage of total issued share capital

David Redwood3

9,676,8294

1.683%

Notes:

(1) Includes the pro-rata allocation of Nasstar shares owned by Brownwood LLP and includes 571,459 shares held in trust for the benefit of Nigel Redwood's minor daughter.

(2) Includes the pro-rata allocation of Nasstar shares owned by Brownwood LLP and includes 1,714,378 shares held in trust for the benefit of Niki Redwood's minor children.

(3) David Redwood is the father of Nigel Redwood and Niki Redwood.

(4) Includes the pro-rata allocation of Nasstar shares owned by Brownwood LLP.

3(b) Interests in Nasstar ordinary shares held by directors (and their close relatives) pursuant to Nasstar share plans and incentive schemes

Nasstar Unapproved Option Scheme

Director

Number of ordinary shares under option

Exercise price per share

Date of grant

Normal award vesting date

Nick Bate

750,000

5 pence

January 2014

From January 20161

Nigel Redwood

6,500,000

5 pence

January 2014

From January 20161

Nigel Redwood

4,000,000

11.5 pence

May 2018

From grant2

Niki Redwood

6,500,000

5 pence

January 2014

From January 20161

Niki Redwood

4,000,000

11.5 pence

May 2018

From grant2

Michael Read

750,000

5 pence

January 2014

From January 20161

Close relative

Number of ordinary shares under option

Exercise price per share

Date of grant

Normal award vesting date

David Redwood

2,000,000

5 pence

January 2014

From January 20161

Nasstar EMI Option Scheme

Director

Number of ordinary shares under option

Exercise price per share

Date of grant

Normal award vesting date

Nigel Redwood

3,000,000

8.38 pence

October 2015

From grant3

Niki Redwood

3,000,000

8.38 pence

October 2015

From grant3

Notes:

(1) Vesting subject to market-based conditions, with one-third of options vesting after the second anniversary of grant provided Nasstar's mid-market share price was 10p or more for a continuous period of three months, a further one-third vesting after the second anniversary of grant provided Nasstar's mid-market share price was 15p or more for a continuous period of three months, and a further one-third vesting after the second anniversary of grant provided Nasstar's share price was 20p or more for a continuous period of three months. These market-based conditions do not apply in the event of a change of control.

(2) Vesting subject to market-based conditions, with one-third of options vesting provided Nasstar's mid-market share price was 12.5p or more for a continuous period of three months, a further one-third vesting provided Nasstar's mid-market share price was 15p or more for a continuous period of three months, and a further one-third vesting provided Nasstar's share price was 20p or more for a continuous period of three months. These market-based conditions do not apply in the event of a change of control.

(3) Vesting subject to market-based conditions, with one-third of options vesting provided Nasstar's mid-market share price was 10p or more for a continuous period of three months, a further one-third vesting provided Nasstar's mid-market share price was 15p or more for a continuous period of three months, and a further one-third vesting provided Nasstar's share price was 20p or more for a continuous period of three months. These market-based conditions do not apply in the event of a change of control.

Details of any open stock-settled derivative positions (including traded options), or agreements to purchase or sell relevant securities, should be given on a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions).

Details of any securities borrowing and lending positions or financial collateral arrangements should be disclosed on a Supplemental Form 8 (SBL).

4. OTHER INFORMATION

(a) Indemnity and other dealing arrangements

Details of any indemnity or option arrangement, or any agreement or understanding, formal or informal, relating to relevant securities which may be an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing entered into by the party to the offer making the disclosure or any person acting in concert with it:

Irrevocable commitments and letters of intent should not be included. If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state 'none'

None

(b) Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives

Details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding, formal or informal, between the party to the offer making the disclosure, or any person acting in concert with it, and any other person relating to:

(i) the voting rights of any relevant securities under any option; or

(ii) the voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any derivative is referenced:

If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state 'none'

None

(c) Attachments

Are any Supplemental Forms attached?

Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions)

NO

Supplemental Form 8 (SBL)

NO

Date of disclosure:

3 January 2020

Contact name:

Niki Redwood

Telephone number:

+44 (0) 20 7148 5000

Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service.

The Panel's Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Code's disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129.

The Code can be viewed on the Panel's website atwww.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.

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