Appointment of Joint Broker

For Immediate Release 20 August 2012

Genus plc

('Genus')

Appointment of Joint Broker

Genus, a leading global animal genetics company, is pleased to announce that it has appointed Liberum Capital as Joint Broker to the Company with immediate effect. Liberum Capital will act alongside Joint Broker Peel Hunt LLP.

For further information please contact:-

Genus plc: Tel: 01256 345970

Karim Bitar, Chief Executive

John Worby, Finance Director

Buchanan: Tel: 0207 466 5000

Charles Ryland

This announcement is available on the Genus website, www.genusplc.com