LUSAKA STOCK EXCHANGE

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1 LUSAKA STOCK EXCHANGE 1 st QUARTER 2015 MARKET PERFORMANCE EQUITY MARKET Q1 MARKET TRADING STATISTICS % Change (Quarterly) Market Capitalization (K) 65,395,000,000 61,143,000, LASI 6, , Trades 875 1,324 (33.91) Volume 26,968, ,481,821 (75.81) Turnover ( K) 71,307,659 80,243,812 (11.14) Turnover/Market Cap ratio 0.11% 0.13% Market capitalization for the first quarter of 2015 reflected a 6.95% rise (from K61 billion to K65 billion) over the same period in The LuSE All Share Index (LASI) closed the period at 6, points, up by 4.95% compared to its close the same period in This was due to share price increases in stocks like, BATA, ZCCM, NATBREW, REIZ, ATEL and ZAMBREW. Volume of shares traded was significantly lower in the 1 st Quarter of 2015 than in the previous 1 st quarter of 2014, recording a 75.81% decline. Trade Turnover, like the Volume, decreased by 11.14% compared to the same period in 2014.

2 CAPITAL GAINS RETURN IN RELATION TO THE LASI RETURN Top 6 Gainers above the LASI were as follows. Security 2015 March 2014 March Q1-% Change BATA ZCCM ATEL REIZ ZAMBREW NATBREW LASI 6, , There were no gainers below the LASI in the 1 st quarter of LASI MOVEMENT IN THE 1 ST QUARTER The LASI declined marginally from January to March It dropped from 6, points to 6, points. However the LASI increased by 4.5% in comparison to its close of 5, points in the 1 st quarter of 2014.

3 MARKET VOLUME Volume of shares traded was significantly lower in the 1 st Quarter of 2015 compared to the same quarter in Trade Turnover, like the Volume, declined by 11.14% compared to the same period for the previous year.

4 DEBT MARKET Secondary market activity in Government Bonds showed gains in the period under review. An increase of 36% was recorded in the value of bond activity for the quarter under review The volume (face value) of bonds traded in the 1 st quarter of 2015 significantly rose by 61.69% compared to the same period in 2014.

5 The table below gives a summary in figures of the performance of the Debt Market in the 1 st Quarter of Details 15-Jan 15-Feb 15-Mar Total Total same quarter 2014 % Change (2014/2015) No. of Trades Face value 110,134, ,410, ,830, ,374, ,820, Value of Trades 88,759, ,751, ,471, ,982, ,169, QUARTER ONE EVENTS AND OUTLOOK Cautionary Announcements Metal fabricators Zambia Plc Shareholders of Metal Fabricators of Zambia Plc (ZAMEFA) were advised that General Cable Corporation (NYSE:BGC) had announced on Wednesday 29 October 2014 its plans to divest its operations in Asia Pacific and Africa as part of its restructuring program to simplify its geographic portfolio, including its ownership of ZAMEFA shares through its wholly owned subsidiary, Phelps Dodge Africa Cable Corporation. Accordingly, shareholders were advised to exercise caution when dealing in ZAMEFA s securities until a full announcement is made. Zambeef Products Plc Zambeef, the fully integrated agribusiness with operations in Zambia, Nigeria and Ghana, announced that it was in preliminary discussions with a third party regarding the potential full disposal of Zamanita Limited (the Transaction ), the Group s wholly owned subsidiary and one of the largest edible oil and soya meal producers in Zambia, which, if successfully concluded, could have a material effect on the price of the Company s securities. Accordingly, shareholders were advised to exercise caution when dealing in the Company s securities until a full announcement is made.

6 Zambia National Commercial Bank Plc Shareholders were advised that on December 20, 2011, the Company had received formal notification from the Ministry of Justice that the Government of the Republic of Zambia ( GRZ ) had instituted a Commission of Inquiry into the partial privatization of ZANACO in 2007 ( the Inquiry ). The Commission of Inquiry completed its hearings and receiving of submissions on 9th February Government is yet to announce the outcome of the Commission of Inquiry. In the meantime shareholders were advised to continue to exercise caution when dealing in the Company s securities until the Commission of Inquiry process is concluded and a full announcement is made. Trading Statements Madison Financial Services Plc The Board of Directors of Madison Financial Services Plc ( MFS or the Company ) advised the Shareholders of the Company that for the financial year ended 31 December 2014, the basic earnings per share was expected to be 20.3% higher, and the headline earnings per share was expected to be 20.3% higher, than those for the financial year ended 31 December Lafarge Zambia Plc The Board of Directors of Lafarge Zambia PLC ( the Company ) advised the Shareholders of the Company that the Earnings per Share and Headline Earnings per Share for the financial year ended 31 December 2014 were expected to be approximately 24% higher than for the financial year ended 31 December Real Estate Investments Zambia Plc The Board of Directors advised the Shareholders of Real Estate Investments Zambia PLC ( the Company ) that for the financial year ended 31 December 2014, the basic earnings per share was expected to be 67% lower, and the headline earnings per share was expected to be 33% higher, than those for the year ended 31 December 2013 Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc In accordance with the Lusaka Stock Exchange Limited ( LuSE ) Listings Requirements, the Board of Directors advised the Shareholders of Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc ( the

7 Company ) that for the financial year ended 31 December 2014, the basic earnings per share were expected to be 246% lower than those for the financial year ended 31 December The Company results for financial year ended 31 December 2014 were released on SENS and published in the local press. Prima Reinsurance Plc In accordance with the Lusaka Stock Exchange ( LuSE ) Listings Requirements, the Board of Directors of Prima Reinsurance Plc ( the Company) advised the Shareholders of the Company that the Basic Earnings per Share for the financial year ended 31 December 2014 were expected to be approximately 74% lower than for the financial year ended 31 December Although the company recorded an increase of 19% in gross premium income, the material movement in profitability was primarily attributed to the increase in retrocession premiums and commissions paid. Furthermore, Basic Earnings per Share were diluted resulting from the additional shares floated during the listing on the Lusaka Stock Exchange in Zambia National Commercial Bank Plc In accordance with the Lusaka Stock Exchange ( LuSE ) Listings Requirements, the Board of Directors of Zambia National Commercial Bank PLC ( the Company ) advised the Shareholders of the Company that the Earnings per Share and Headline Earnings per Share for the financial year ended 31 December 2014 were expected to be approximately 23% lower than for the financial year ended 31 December The material movement in profitability was attributed primarily to the one-off exceptional loss from the liquidation of the Company s Bond Portfolio in order to meet the new statutory reserve requirement. Dividend Declarations Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc- Final Dividend Declaration The Directors of Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc on Tuesday, 27th January 2015 approved the payment of a dividend of US Cents 0.86 per ordinary share which translates to 5.53 Ngwee (ZMW ) per share using the Bank of Zambia mid-rate applicable on the date of declaration. The dividend shall be payable to the shareholders registered in the share register of the Company at the close of business on Friday, 27th February Dividend payment would be effected on or before Monday, 2nd March First Quantum Minerals- Final Dividend Declaration First Quantum Minerals Ltd. ( First Quantum or the Company, TSX Symbol FM, LSE Symbol FQM, LuSE Symbol FQMZ ) announced that its Board of Directors had approved a

8 final dividend of Cdn $ per share (approximately US$0.0398), in respect of the financial year ended December 31, The dividend would be paid on May 6, 2015 to shareholders of record on April 15, The ex-dividend date is April 13, The final dividend of Cdn $ (approximately US$0.0398), together with the interim dividend of Cdn $ (US$0.0459) was a total of Cdn $ (approximately US$0.0857) for the 2014 financial year. The total dividend paid is 10% of comparative earnings. Metal Fabricators of Zambia Dividend Declaration The Directors of Metal Fabricators of Zambia PLC ( ZAMEFA ) Plc on Tuesday, 23rd March 2015 declared the payment of a dividend of ZMW 0.14 per ordinary share for the period ending 31 December The dividend was ratified on the AGM which was held on Friday, 27th March Other Announcements Zambeef Products Plc- Disposal of Zamanita Ltd Zambeef had agreed to dispose of Zamanita to Cargill for a cash consideration of USD25.7 million (the Consideration ) payable on Completion Date. The Consideration would be adjusted for estimated closing working capital less estimated net financial debt. All of Zamanita s third party financial debt would be transferred out of the Group in accordance with the terms of the SPA. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS COMPANY VENUE DATE DIVIDEND(K) PUMA Southern Sun Ridgeway 23 rd March LAFARGE Taj Pamodzi Hotel 25 th March ZANACO Intercontinental Hotel 31 st March SCZ Taj Pamodzi Hotel 31 st March BATA Southern sun Ridgeway 31 st March ZAMEFA Radisson Blu Hotel 27 th March MFIN Radisson Blu Hotel 31 st March

9 REIZ Southern Sun Ridgeway 26 th March PRIMA RE Taj Pamodzi Hotel 25 th March CEC Ravens Club 31 st March UPCOMING EVENTS FOR QUARTER The LuSE Alternative Market (Alt-M) is scheduled to launch in the 2 nd quarter of The event will be held on the 22 nd of April The market is intended for small to medium enterprises who wish to raise capital on the LuSE. The Integration of the LuSE Central Securities Depository (CSD) with the Bank of Zambia CSD continues through the 2 nd Quarter. General Cable Corporation, Major shareholders in Metal Fabricators of Zambia Plc (ZAMEFA) will be divesting its operations in Asia Pacific and Africa as part of its restructuring program to simplify its geographic portfolio. This means that it will be selling off its shares in ZAMEFA through wholly owned subsidiary, Phelps Dodge Africa Cable Corporation Zambeef, the fully integrated agribusiness with operations in Zambia, Nigeria and Ghana, is expected to finalize the sale and purchase agreement (the SPA ), pursuant to which it has agreed to dispose of its wholly owned subsidiary, Zamanita Limited ( Zamanita ) to Cargill Holdings BV ( Cargill ) (the Disposal ). In accordance with the terms and conditions of the Sale Agreement, the effective date of the SPA shall be either 1 May 2015 or the first day of the month following the satisfaction of the Conditions Precedent. Zambia National Commercial Bank Plc will be finalizing the consolidation of its shares. ZANACO has opted to amend its share capital via a 1 for 6 Share Consolidation (1 new share for every 6 shares held) as at Record Date. The impact of the Consolidation will be as follows: 1. A decrease in the number of authorized shares from 10,000,000,000 shares of ZMW 0.01 par value each to 1,666,666,667 shares of ZMW 0.06 par value each; 2. A decrease in the number of issued and fully paid up shares from 8,662,500,000 shares of ZMW 0.01 par value each to approximately 1,443,750,000 shares of ZMW 0.06 par value each. 3. The market price as at Record Date will increase by a multiple of six (6).

10 4. The Consolidation will not dilute a shareholder s economic interest in the Company as the value of the Company will not change. The Consolidation will be a book entry capital reorganization that increases the nominal/par and market value per share by a multiple of 6 whilst simultaneously decreasing the number of authorized and issued shares by the same multiple. Salient Dates of the Share Consolidation DATE EVENT Monday, 27 April 2015: Last day to trade in ZANACO shares in order to be recorded as a Shareholder at Record Date Tuesday, 28 April 2015: Trading in ZANACO shares is temporarily suspended Thursday, 30 April 2015: Record Date for participation in the Consolidation of Share Capital Monday, 4 May 2015: Tuesday, 5 May 2015: Publication of Final Announcement in respect of Consolidation Lift share trading suspension and resume trading in ZANACO Consolidated shares.