Proposed Acquisition Update

Graphene NanoChem PLC

("Graphene NanoChem", the "Company" or the "Group")

Proposed Acquisition Update

Graphene NanoChem (AIM:GRPH), the international provider of nanotechnology performance enhancing solutions for global industries, announces that the Proposed Acquisition of CG TekBuild Pte Ltd, as previously announced on 30 November 2017, is progressing. The initial period of exclusivity pursuant to the Heads of Agreement has been completed and the exclusivity provisions now have an expiry date of 23 April 2018, with provisions for extension.

Whilst negotiations are at an advanced stage, there can be no certainty that the proposed acquisition will be concluded successfully and Graphene NanoChem will update the shareholders as the matter progresses. The Group continues to manage its working capital position prudently in order to continue trading as a going concern.

Capitalised terms in this announcement, unless otherwise defined, have the same meaning given to them in the announcement issued by the Company on 30 November 2017.

This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of EU Regulation 596/2014.

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About Graphene NanoChem

Graphene Nanochem plc (AIM: GRPH), is an international provider of nanotechnology performance enhancing solutions for global industries. The Group employs nanoprocesses and nanomaterials to design, engineer and enhance the performance of mainstream products for a wide range of industrial applications. It has established two major functional platforms in the energy and water sectors, and the Group, through partnerships with established industry players, is focused on building market opportunities in both sectors whilst continuing its developmental work in other strategic application areas of nanotechnology.

Headquartered in Malaysia, Graphene Nanochem was admitted to the AIM of the London Stock Exchange on 26 March 2013, following the reverse acquisition of Biofutures International plc, and trades under the symbol GRPH.L. To find out more, please visit www.graphenenanochem.com.