Re Agreement

Zotefoams PLC 21 March 2006 21 March 2006 Commercial agreement between Zotefoams plc ('Zotefoams') and Sekisui Chemical Company Limited and its subsidiaries ('Sekisui Group') With immediate effect, Zotefoams and Sekisui Group have agreed to terminate their commercial agency relationships in Europe and North America. Sekisui will continue to act as distributor for Zotefoams' products in Asia until 30 April 2006. During 2000 and 2001 Zotefoams entered into a number of worldwide sales and marketing alliances for polyolefin foams with Sekisui Group, who act as exclusive agent and distributor for Zotefoams in Continental Europe (through their European subsidiary, Alveo AG ('Alveo')) and Asia respectively. Sekisui Group also act as an agent for certain of Zotefoams' customers in North America through its American subsidiary, Voltek LLC. On 15 December 2005 and on 14 March 2006, Zotefoams announced that it had, for some time, been in negotiations with Sekisui Group in relation to certain of its obligations under two of these agreements. Zotefoams announced that while it was still open to a resolution by other means, it had instigated arbitration proceedings. Termination of these arrangements was agreed subject to Zotefoams plc paying Alveo a reduced termination fee of euro 1.4 million as well as dropping all disputes due to be heard in arbitration. Zotefoams will assume direct responsibility for all customer matters in all regions with plans to increase direct sales resource to support this, although it is envisaged separate agreements may be appropriate in Asia in the medium term. In 2005, Zotefoams paid Sekisui Group approximately euro 1.5 million in agent's commissions (principally to Alveo) under these arrangements. From 20 March 2006, no further commissions will be earned by Sekisui Group. Zotefoams is pleased that these disputes have been resolved with Sekisui and looks forward to working directly with its customers. Enquiries: Zotefoams plc 0208-664-1600 David Stirling, Managing Director Clifford Hurst, Finance Director Financial Dynamics Limited 0774-602-739 / 0207-831-3113 Sarah MacLeod / Deborah Scott This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

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