16 January 2014
Africa Opportunity Fund Limited
Proposed C Share Issue
In response to demand from investors and in light of the continued attractive investment environment in Africa, the board of Africa Opportunity Fund Limited (the "Company" or "AOF") announces that it is considering raising additional capital through an issue of C shares.
Any fund raise will be subject to market conditions and further details will be announced in due course.
For further information, please contact:
Africa Opportunity Fund Limited
Francis Daniels Tel: +2711 684 1528
Edmond de Rothschild Securities, Broker & Financial Adviser
Hiroshi Funaki Tel: +44 (0)20 7845 5960
Andrew Davies (Sales) Tel: +44 (0)20 7845 5960
William Marle Tel: +44 (0)20 7845 5950
funds@lcfr.co.uk
Grant Thornton UK LLP, Nominated Adviser
Philip Secrett Tel: +44 (0)20 7383 5100
David Hignell Tel: +44 (0)20 7383 5100
philip.j.secrett@uk.gt.com