CEC | Trading statement

In accordance with the Lusaka Stock Exchange Limited (“LuSE”) Listings Requirements, the Board of Directors advises the Shareholders of Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc (“the Company”) that for the financial year ended 31 December 2014, the basic earnings per share are expected to be 246% lower than those for the financial year ended 31 December 2013.

The material movement is attributed to the one-off gain on bargain purchase included in the 2013 financial results.

The Company expects its results for financial year ended 31 December 2014 to be released on SENS and published in the local press on or about 25 March 2015. Accordingly, shareholders are advised to exercise caution when dealing in the Company’s securities until publication of the results.

Lusaka, Zambia – 24 March 2015

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