Press Speculation

RNS Number : 0921J

Fastjet PLC

01 April 2015

 

fastjet plc

("fastjet" or the "Company")

Press speculation

fastjet notes today's press coverage in The Times in relation to a fundraising to fund its growth plans. The Company can confirm that it is currently in talks with potential investors and will provide an update in due course.

UK media - Citigate Dewe Rogerson    Tel: [phone]

Angharad Couch

Toby Moore

Nick Hayns

South African media - Tribeca Public Relations   Tel: [phone]

Cian Mac Eochaidh

Kelly Webster

For investor enquiries please contact:

W.H. Ireland Ltd.      Tel: [phone]

James Joyce

Mark Leonard

NOTES TO EDITORS

About fastjet plc

fastjet plc is the holding company of the low cost airline fastjet which commenced flights under the fastjet brand in Tanzania in November 2012.  The airline introduced Airbus A319s into its fleet.  By adhering to international standards of safety, quality, security and reliability; fastjet has brought a new flying experience to the African market at unprecedented low prices. fastjet is implementing the low-cost model across Africa and its long-term strategy is to become the continent's first low-cost, pan-African airline.  fastjet plc is also the holding company of Fly540, which operates in Ghana and Angola.

The results of a recent customer satisfaction survey showed that 100% of customers were likely to recommend fastjet to a friend. In developing its strong brand and identity, fastjet has won and been nominated for a number of awards, including winning three Transform awards for the rebrand and launch of fastjet and the award for "Brand Strategy of the Year" at the recent Drum Marketing Awards in London.

fastjet plc is quoted on the London Stock Exchange's AIM market.

For more information see www.fastjet.com

 

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