Chapel Down Group Plc (`CDG' or `the Company') EPIC: CDGP. UNAUDITED RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 th JUNE 2016

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1 Chapel Down Group Plc (`CDG' or `the Company') EPIC: CDGP UNAUDITED RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 th JUNE 2016 Chapel Down Group PLC is pleased to announce the Company s Interim Results for the six month period ended 30 June Key highlights include: Year on year sales up 26% to 4.093m ( 2015: 3.249m)* o Chapel Down Wine sales up 14% to 2.585m ( 2015: 2.275m) o Curious Drinks Ltd Beer and Cider sales are up 55% to 1.508m ( 2015: 0.974m) Wine Gross Profit up 18% at 1.026m ( 2015: 0.869m) Beer and Cider Gross Profit up 55% at 0.473m ( 2015: 0.305m) EBITDA of 93k ( 2015: 84k) as we continue to reinvest in our brands, infrastructure and supply The associate company Curious Drinks Limited raised funds of 1.736m (equating to a 9.79% economic stake) valuing the business at 17.74m. ** 95 acres of new vineyards planted (40 acres on our new leased sites in Kent and 55 acres with contract partners) A Platinum medal at The Decanter World Wine Awards for our Kit s Coty Chardonnay 2013 as well as Gold medals for our sparkling wines in two prestigious global competitions - The International Wine and Spirits Challenge 2016 and the Champagne and Sparkling Wine World Championships 2016 * Total of Wine sales and Beer and Cider sales ** The sale resulted in Chapel Down Group PLC retaining a 49.79% voting share and a 90.21% economic share of Curious Drinks Limited and realising a Gain on Disposal of 467k. Frazer Thompson, Chief Executive, said: We continue to deliver good growth, with sales and gross profits both growing strongly. Consumers interest in English wines and specialist or craft beer shows no sign of abating and Chapel Down has worked hard to be well positioned to benefit. We are planting more vines in the finest sites, improving our production facilities, winemaking equipment and systems and developing our people and brands. The successful fundraising of 1.736m for Curious Drinks will enable us to build an exciting new brewery and develop our business for the long term. We are encouraged by the prospect of another good harvest in 2016, with excellent quality, which will enable us to continue to improve the quality of our wines and help our goal to have supply in place to meet future demand. Curious Drinks fundraising and partial disposal Prior to 4 th April 2016 Curious Drinks Limited was a 100% subsidiary of Chapel Down Group PLC. In April 2016, Curious Drinks Limited raised funds of 1.736m for a 9.79% economic share and a 50.21% share of the voting rights in the business with Chapel Down Group PLC retaining the remaining 90.21% economic interest and the remaining 49.79% share of the voting rights. The post money valuation of the Beer and Cider business was m. The

2 sale of the 50.21% share of voting rights means there was a deemed disposal resulting in a Gain on Disposal for Chapel Down Group PLC of 467k as well as Curious Drinks Limited being accounted for as an associate from 4 th April 2016 onwards. The Profit and Loss Account for the six months to 30 th June 2016 shows the Continuing Operations which includes 49.79% of the performance of Curious Drinks Limited for the period 4 th April to 30 th June 2016 as a single line being the share of income from Associate. Under FRS102 the results of Curious Drinks Ltd pre 4 th April, which were previously consolidated on a 100% ownership basis, are now disclosed under the heading Discontinued Operations in the Profit and Loss Account. Performance Review The combined business continued to perform strongly in the first half of 2016, with growth in sales and gross profit of both Wine and Beer and Cider: Wine Beer and Cider Combined Businesses %age Variance %age Variance %age Variance Turnover 2,585 2, % 1, % 4,093 3, % Gross profit 1, % % 1,499 1, % Gross profit %age 40% 38% 31% 31% 37% 36% We have made a conscious decision to continue reinvesting any surplus cash in our people, our systems, and our brands. As a consequence the total business reported EBITDA of 93k, compared with 84k in the six months to June We believe that the potential and the growth in both English wines and specialist or craft beer will continue and we want to ensure our brands are well positioned to participate in that growth. We continue to invest in planting new vineyards on the finest land on our long term leasehold land holdings in Kent and other long term partner sites. Wine Wine sales grew 14% in the first half, to 2.585m. We are confident in the positioning of our brand and are starting to see growth across the country, as well as some exciting export opportunities. Our still wines (much of which can be released in the year following vintage) have been winning international accolades, as well as our sparkling. As a result we are seeing strong demand and excellent sell through (volumes up 17%). We are confident of maintaining the strong top line growth over the rest of the year providing we have a decent 2016 harvest. Our sparkling sales are up 11%. We are managing the growth rate to ensure we do not overextend our distribution, but maintain a premium profile and good relationships with our distributors and retailers. We continue to build our stock levels to enable consistency of supply which is critical in the continued development of our brand. Our mix of product has therefore been affected, but we can look forward to further progress as reserve sparkling wine stocks are built and the results of the excellent 2013, 2014, 2015 and - in all probability harvests gradually become available for sale.

3 The investment by our shareholders has enabled us to secure an exciting future. We are very pleased with the development of our new vineyard sites and have planted a further 40 acres taking the total planted on our long term leased land to 122 acres since We have also added a further 55 acres which is under long term grower contracts. We continue to invest in further capacity and equipment at Tenterden, improving our systems and building our brand and team. The new storage, disgorging and dispatch warehouse in Ashford is now fully operational and releases space for further winemaking capacity. The relocation of our office and commercial teams to Ashford has also improved our connectivity and enabled us to gain planning consent for improved visitor facilities at the former office block at Tenterden. Beer and Cider Beer and cider sales rose 55% to 1.508m in the first half. Our growth has focused on premium accounts and we have been delighted by the continuing progress in top end restaurants, bars, hotels and premium off trade where the brand has good sustainable rates of sale. We are successfully attracting aspirant consumers wanting interesting, original and accessible brands. We have National distribution through Majestic and Waitrose in the off trade and a network of wholesalers including Matthew Clark that enables us to get Curious beers in draught or bottles to the whole of Great Britain. We are supplying M&B, Enterprise, Food and Fuel and a number of up and coming small groups looking for something truly original. We have a unique and distinctive consumer proposition a winemaker s beer which is increasingly rare in an exciting and fast-growing beer market. Our real point of difference and our appeal to a broad church of consumers give us a fantastic opportunity. We are very pleased with the top line growth and strong margins which are enabling us to re-invest in marketing and sales to build the brands. The construction of the new brewery and visitor facility in Ashford just 38 minutes from St Pancras will be a further stimulus for growth. The scheme is in planning at present and we expect to be brewing on site in early Outlook We remain cautiously optimistic about continuing growth in sales in the second half of 2016 post Brexit, Olympics and Euros. We believe that the 2016 harvest will provide the quality of fruit from which we can seek to create more international award winning wines in the years to come. The exciting growth of our beer and cider in a vibrant artisanal market sector is also encouraging. Our assets are supportive of the business: land and high quality vined land in particular continues to appreciate; our brand assets are more valuable than ever; and our cash balances remain high. We enjoy the custom and support of our many new shareholders who are spreading the word on our behalf with energy and enthusiasm. Thank you for your faith, your continued encouragement and your enthusiastic support. Contact Chapel Down Group plc Frazer Thompson Richard Woodhouse Chief Executive Finance Director

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5 PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 3OTH JUNE 2016 Continuing Operations to Discontinued operations to Total Continuing Operations to Discontinued operations to Total Audited Continuing Operations to Audited Discontinued operations to Turnover 2,584, ,356 3,124,062 2,274, ,414 3,249,349 5,564,724 2,614,254 8,178,978 Cost of Sales (1,558,917) (369,555) (1,928,472) (1,405,801) (669,847) (2,075,648) (3,336,120) (1,825,432) (5,161,552) Gross Profit 1,025, ,801 1,195, , ,567 1,173,701 2,228, ,822 3,017,426 Administrative expenses (1,055,226) (211,950) (1,267,176) (959,320) (323,050) (1,282,370) (2,091,263) (802,954) (2,894,217) Share based payment (36,910) (36,910) (86,352) - (86,352) (420,286) (420,286) Operating loss (66,347) (42,149) (108,496) (176,538) (18,483) (195,021) (282,945) (14,132) (297,077) Share of income from Associate (11,829) - (11,829) Gain on Disposal - 466, , Interest 10,818 (4,211) 6,607 6,442 (4,019) 2,423 27,945 (9,749) 18, Profit/(Loss) before tax (67,358) 420, ,185 (170,096) (22,502) (192,598) (255,000) (23,881) (278,881) Tax ,522-8,522 (34,477) (21,199) (55,676) Profit/(Loss) after tax (67,358) 420, ,185 (161,574) (22,502) (184,076) (289,477) (45,080) (334,557) ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= Audited Total EBITDA [excl. share based payment (FRS 102 section 26 adj)] 102,174 (8,676) 93,498 37,297 46,315 83, , , ,249 Profit on ordinary activities before taxation [excl. share based payment (FRS 102 section 26 adj)] (30,448) 420, ,095 (83,744) (22,502) (106,246) 165,286 (23,881) 141,405 Profit/(Loss) per share diluted (pence) 0.33 (0.18) (0.33)

6 Notes: 1. Represents the unaudited results for Chapel Down Group Company and English Wines Plc for the period to and the share of income from the Associate, Curious Drinks Limited, for the period to Represents the Discontinued Operations being the Curious Drinks Limited unaudited results for the period from to Represents the total of notes 1 and 2 above. 4. Represents the consolidated unaudited results for Chapel Down Group Company and English Wines Plc for the 6 month period to which are now disclosed under Continuing Operations. 5. Represents the Curious Drinks Limited unaudited results for the 6 month period to which are now disclosed under Discontinued Operations. 6. Represents the total of notes 4 and 5 above being the Chapel Down Group Plc unaudited results for the 6 month period to Represents the consolidated unaudited results for Chapel Down Group Company and English Wines Plc for the 12 month period to which are now disclosed under Continuing Operations. 8. Represents the Curious Drinks Limited unaudited results for the 12 month period to which are now disclosed under Discontinued Operations. 9. Represents the total of notes 7 and 8 above being the Chapel Down Group Plc audited results for the 12 month period to

7 CHAPEL DOWN GROUP PLC CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW FOR SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 th JUNE 2016 Net cash generated from operating activities Cash flows from investing activities Audited 6 Mths 6 Mths 12 Mths (441,124) (792,442) (601,067) Payments to acquire tangible assets (483,363) (713,186) (1,568,301) Interest received 6,607 2,423 18,196 Investment in Associate (8,751) - - Net cash from investing activities (485,507) (710,763) (1,550,105) Cash flows from financing activities Issue of ordinary share capital - - 3,007 Net cash used in financing activities - - 3,007 Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents (926,631) (1,503,205) (2,148,165) Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 3,062,023 5,210,188 5,210,188 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 2,135,392 3,706,983 3,062,023 ======== ========= ========

8 CHAPEL DOWN GROUP PLC BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30th JUNE 2016 Audited As at As at As at Fixed assets 8,007,393 6,523,844 7,203,368 Current assets 9,810,843 9,694,827 10,378,126 Creditors due within one year (2,171,431) (1,227,037) (2,306,678) Creditors due after one year (288,214) (325,951) (306,323) Net assets 15,358,591 14,665,683 14,968, Called up share capital 5,051,510 5,048,503 5,051,510 Share premium account 8,554,912 8,554,912 8,554,912 Revaluation reserve 1,056, ,393 1,073,650 Profit and loss reserve 695,752 77, , Shareholders funds 15,358,591 14,665,683 14,968,493 ========= ======== ========= 1. BASIS OF PREPARATION/ACCOUNTING POLICIES The Company s interim report for the six months ended 30 June 2016 were authorised for issue by the directors on 28th September The interim financial information, which is unaudited, does not constitute statutory accounts within the meaning of Section 434 of the Companies Act Accordingly, this report is to be read in conjunction with the Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2015, which was prepared in accordance with the Company s reporting standard (FRS102) that was in effect at that time. The accounting standard requires the Company to restate its profit to attribute a notional cost of non-cash share option agreements to the business. After adopting the standard, the accounts show a decrease in profit of 36,910 ( 2015: 86,352) resulting in a Group pretax profit of 353,185 ( 2015: pre-tax loss of 192,598). The Company is required to value net assets in accordance with the Company s reporting standard (UK GAAP). The assets (wine stock, land, vineyard) are held at cost which the Directors believe is considerably less than the realisable value. The statutory accounts for the year ended 31 December 2015, prepared under UK GAAP, have been reported on by the Company s auditors, received an unqualified audit report and have been filed with the registrar of companies at Companies House. The unaudited interim financial statements for the six months ended 30 June 2015 and 30 June 2016 have been drawn up using accounting policies and presentation adopted in the Company s full financial statements for the year ending 31 December 2015 being FRS102.

9 2. BALANCE SHEET REVIEW The net asset value of the Company as at 30th June 2016 was 15,358,591 which includes: Fixed assets of 8,007,393 includes the 2015 market value of the sites at Tenterden and Kit s Coty as well as the vineyard development expenditure at Kit s Coty and at Court Lodge, Boxley which is capitalised at cost. 4,573,159 of stock is valued at cost being the lower of cost or net realisable value. 3. PROFIT PER SHARE The calculation of the profit per share for the six months to 30 June 2016 is based on the profit for the period of 353,185 and the weighted average number of shares in issue during the period of 107,830, DISTRIBUTION OF THE INTERIM STATEMENT Copies of this statement will be available for collection free of charge from the Company s registered office at Chapel Down Winery, Small Hythe Road, Tenterden TN30 7NG. An electronic version will be available on the Company s website, --ENDS--