Shareholder Loyalty Scheme
Minoan Group PLC
05 November 2007
MINOAN GROUP PLC
('Minoan' or 'the Company')
NEW, ENHANCED SHAREHOLDER LOYALTY SCHEME
The Board of Minoan, the AIM quoted leisure resort developer, announces a new,
enhanced shareholder loyalty scheme. This replaces the existing scheme and gives
improved benefits to reward long term shareholders in the Company.
HIGHLIGHTS
•Scheme beneficially rewards longer term shareholders giving discounts on
properties
•£20,000 discount (previously £4,000) on 2 bedroom apartments dependent on
shareholding
•£175,000 discount (previously £125,000) on 4/5 bedroom coastal village
villas for those with 500,000 or more shares
•Major incentive to acquire a property as scheme will only be in operation
for a limited period
This scheme, which applies retrospectively to existing shareholders as well as
for new shareholders, means that discounts on a range of properties are even
more attractive both in terms of the size of an investor's shareholding and the
duration of that investment (for the full table please see below).
The rules of the scheme mean that properties bought under the scheme may not be
disposed of within 12 months following completion. Thereafter properties may be
disposed of as the holders wish and they will be able to take advantage of any
'disposal scheme' operated by the Company.
In order to utilise the discount the shareholder must still hold the required
level of shares in Minoan at the time of commitment and such shares must have
been held for a minimum of 12 months to qualify.
Commenting on the new loyalty scheme, Executive Chairman, Christopher Egleton
said:
'We are delighted to be able to offer this new scheme as a reward to all of our
shareholders, particularly those who have remained so loyal for so many years,
as we move closer to the development of the Cavo Sidero site. We also hope that
this will incentivise newer shareholders to keep their holding as well, in order
to take advantage of the changes.'
For further information visit www.minoangroup.com or contact:
Christopher Egleton Minoan Group Plc 07808 722022
Bill Cole Minoan Group Plc 01689 897397
Jeremy Garrett-Cox Seymour Pierce 020 7107 8024
Nick Rome/Nick Farmer Bishopsgate Communications Ltd 020 7562 3350
Alan Frame Westport Communications Ltd 020 7404 7878
Notes to Editors:
Minoan
Minoan, through its subsidiary Loyalward Limited, plans to create Cavo Sidero as
a sustainable development. It will be the finest exclusive holiday destination
in the eastern Mediterranean. This unique luxury resort will comprise five well
spaced villages set in a protected natural environment on a 26 sq km peninsula
site in north east Crete.
The Cavo Sidero scheme will comprise five low-density clusters of luxury hotels,
villas, townhouses and apartments, all with access to extensive sports,
entertainment, restaurant and retail amenities.
Shareholder Loyalty Scheme
Shares Held 1Year 3 Years
From To Discount Discount Unit Type
number number Value Value
£ £
5,000 9,999 7,500 15,000 2 bedroom apartment
10,000 19,999 10,000 20,000 2 bedroom apartment
20,000 29,999 15,000 25,000 2-3 bedroom apartment
30,000 44,999 20,000 35,000 3 bedroom apartment
45,000 64,999 25,000 42,500 3 bedroom apartment/2-3 bedroom
townhouse
65,000 99,999 30,000 50,000 3 bedroom apartment/2-3 bedroom
townhouse
100,000 199,999 35,000 70,000 Townhouse/3 bedroom villa
200,000 299,999 60,000 100,000 3 bedroom premium/4 bedroom
villa
300,000 399,999 85,000 125,000 3 bedroom premium/4 bedroom
villa
400,000 499,999 110,000 150,000 4 bedroom coastal village villa
500,000 plus 135,000 175,000 4/5 bedroom coastal village
villa
Rules of the scheme - summary
1. Shares must have been held for a minimum of 12 or 36 months in order to
qualify for the relevant discounts.
2. Shares must still be held at the time the discount is utilised.
3. Company will notify shareholders of their discount entitlements and when the
relevant property is available. Shareholders must then utilise their discounts
within 6 months of receiving such notification.
4. Any property acquired under the terms of the Scheme may not be disposed of
within 12 months of the completion of the acquisition. Thereafter the
shareholder may dispose of the property or take advantage of any 'disposal
scheme' operated or put in place by the Company.
5. The Scheme will be in operation for a limited period.
6. The Directors reserve the right terminate or amend the Scheme in any way they
deem appropriate.
For the full Scheme Rules please see www.minoangroup.com
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5 November 2007
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