Statement re. Press Comment

TUESDAY 31 AUGUST 2010

Numis Corporation Plc ("Numis")

Numis notes the press coverage in relation to a legal claim and confirms that it has been notified of allegations, via this claim, in relation to a private placing in 2007 in respect of Rock Well Petroleum Inc. Numis believes that the allegations are entirely spurious and unfounded. Numis will defend this claim vigorously, following due process.

31 August 2010

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