Joint Agreement with Clarkson Capital Markets

27th October 2011

DANIEL STEWART SECURITIES PLC

("Daniel Stewart" or "the Company")

Joint Co-operation Agreement with Clarkson Capital Markets

Daniel Stewart (AIM: DAN), the investment bank offering corporate advisory and institutional stock broking services, is pleased to announce that it has signed a Joint Co-operation Agreement ("The Agreement") with Clarkson Investment Services (DIFC) and Clarkson Investment Services Ltd, collectively known as Clarkson Capital Markets ("CCM"), giving the Company access to the lucrative Middle East marketplace and CCM's powerful research and investment banking capabilities.

By further strengthening its contact base, Daniel Stewart aims to benefit from a variety of opportunities through offering its services,including: the distribution of research for the shipping and oil service sectors, brokerage and share trading services, corporate finance services, nominated advisor services and IPO advisory services for potential listings on the London Stock Exchange.

Peter Shea, CEO, commented: "Given the tough global economic conditions, we believe it is important not only to diversify our offering to our clients but also to enhance our geographic footprint. CCM is an established, experienced global player headquartered in Dubai with offices in London, New York and Houston and this agreement gives us access to high quality research and investment banking capabilities in the transport, maritime and the energy sectors. We are delighted to be working closely with a company of this calibre, and we look forward to this partnership generating significant benefits for the customers of all parties involved. "

John Sinders, CEO of Clarkson Capital Markets commented:"We are excited to be working with Daniel Stewart and its excellent equity distribution platform which will enable CCM to substantially enhance its research and investment banking capabilities into the UK market and throughout Asia."

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For further information:

www.danielstewart.co.uk

Notes to Editors

Daniel Stewart & Co

Daniel Stewart & Co is an investment bank offering both corporate advisory and institutional stockbroking services. The full range of services they offer includes corporate finance, corporate broking, research, sales & trading, debt advisory and investor relations. Daniel Stewart is both a nominated adviser to AiM and a regulated broker to both the Official List and AiM.

Clarkson Capital Markets

Clarkson Capital Markets is an investment bank focused on the global maritime, oil services and natural resources sectors. Clarkson Capital Markets has offices in Dubai, London, New York and Houston. Clarkson Capital Markets consists of three regulated entities, Clarkson Investment Services Limited, a company authorised and regulated in the UK by the Financial Services Authority, Clarkson Investment Services (DIFC) Limited a Dubai International Financial Centre company regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority and CIS Capital Markets LLC, a company in the United States of America which is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.