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Aug 14, 2014 at 2:15 AM

AFARAK UPDATES ITS OUTLOOK

07:00 London, 09:00 Helsinki, 14 August 2014 - Afarak Group Plc, Stock Exchange Release AFARAK UPDATES ITS OUTLOOK The Board of Afarak Group Plc ("Afarak" or the "Company") (LSE: AFRK, OMX: AFAGR) has updated the outlook for the Company's financial performance for 2014 The new updated outlook of the Company: Afarak still expects its financial performance to be better than 2013 but EBITDA will be lower as Q3 2014 is expected to be weaker as compared to Q3 2013. The global economic outlook continues showing signs of recovery with western industrial nations issuing positive economic indicators. Demand for commodities is also showing recovery with increase in demand for speciality alloys in the United States. The ferroalloy market is expected to continue the positive trend of 2013 during which consumption reached record levels. To date, however, pricing has not responded to the increased demand. The Group continues to be prepared for significant price fluctuations and will continue to adapt its production levels accordingly. At Mogale Alloys, part of the FerroAlloys division, the Company expects to start production of medium carbon ferrochrome during the fourth quarter of 2014, which is expected to have a positive impact on our profit margins. In the Speciality Alloys division we are expecting to see an increase in our raw materials cost due to current market conditions. As a result the full year revenue and EBIT are expected to be higher but EBITDA lower as compared to 2013. Fluctuations of exchange rates between the Euro, the South African Rand, the Turkish Lira and the US Dollar can significantly impact the Company's financial performance. The previous outlook, published in the first quarter interim results on 8 May 2014, was: The global economic outlook is showing signs of recovery with western industrial nations issuing positive economic indicators. Demand for commodities is also showing recovery with increase in demand for speciality alloys in United States. The ferroalloy market is expected to continue the positive trend of 2013 during which consumption reached record levels. To date, however, pricing has not responded to the increased demand. The Group continues to be prepared for significant price fluctuations and will continue to adapt its production levels accordingly. At Mogale Alloys, part of the FerroAlloys division, the Company expects to start production of medium carbon ferrochrome during the third quarter of 2014, which is expected to have a positive impact on our profit margins. In the Speciality Alloys division we are expecting to see an increase in our raw materials cost due to current market conditions. As a result the Group expects its financial performance for the full year 2014 to marginally improve compared to 2013. Fluctuations of exchange rates between the Euro, the South African Rand, the Turkish Lira and the US Dollar can significantly impact the Company's financial performance. AFARAK GROUP PLC Danko Koncar CEO For additional information, please contact: Afarak Group Plc Danko Koncar, CEO, +44 (0)20 7376 1175, danko.konchar@afarak.com Afarak Group is a chrome mining and minerals producer focused on delivering sustainable growth with a speciality alloys business in southern Europe and a ferro alloys business in southern Africa. The Company is listed on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki (AFAGR) and the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange (AFRK). www.afarakgroup.com Distribution: NASDAQ OMX Helsinki London Stock Exchange main media www.afarakgroup.com [HUG#1848702]

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