ECKOH PLC

M&A Activity • Jul 3, 2015

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Eckoh PLC

03 July 2015

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THIS IS AN ANNOUNCEMENT FALLING UNDER RULE 2.8 OF THE CITY CODE ON TAKEOVERS AND MERGERS (THE "TAKEOVER CODE" OR THE "CODE").

03 July 2015

Eckoh plc

("Eckoh" or the "Company")

Statement Regarding Possible Recommended Offer for Netcall plc ("Netcall")

On 25 June 2015, the boards of Eckoh and Netcall announced that they were in advanced discussions regarding a possible acquisition by Eckoh of the entire issued and to be issued ordinary share capital of Netcall on a recommended basis (the "Acquisition"). Eckoh now announces that it does not intend to proceed with the Acquisition.

This decision follows consultation with Netcall's shareholders and the reluctance of a major shareholder in Netcall to support the Acquisition. The Boards of both companies are disappointed with the outcome.

This announcement is made in accordance with Rule 2.8 of the Code. As a result of this announcement Eckoh will, together with any party acting in concert with Eckoh, be bound by the restrictions contained in Rule 2.8 of the Code.

Eckoh
Nik Philpot, Chief Executive Officer Adam Moloney, Group Finance Director www.eckoh.com	Tel: +44 (0)1442 458 300
N+1 Singer (nominated adviser, corporate broker and financial adviser to Eckoh)
Shaun Dobson Nic Hellyer Alex Wright	Tel: +44 (0)20 7496 3000
Buchanan
Sophie McNulty Gabriella Clinkard Stephanie Watson	Tel: +44 (0)20 7466 5000
Netcall
Henrik Bang, Chief Executive Officer James Ormondroyd, Group Finance Director	Tel:  +44 (0)330 333 6100
finnCap (nominated adviser, corporate broker and financial adviser to Netcall)
Stuart Andrews	Tel:  +44 (0)20 7220 0500

N+1 Singer, which is authorised and regulated by the FCA, is acting exclusively for Eckoh and no one else in connection with the proposed transaction referred to in this announcement and will not be responsible to anyone other than Eckoh for providing the protections afforded to clients of N+1 Singer, or for giving advice in connection with the proposed transaction or any matter referred to herein.

finnCap, which is authorised and regulated by the FCA, is acting exclusively for Netcall and no one else in connection with the proposed transaction referred to in this announcement and will not be responsible to anyone other than Netcall for providing the protections afforded to clients of finnCap, or for giving advice in connection with the proposed transaction or any matter referred to herein.

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