Statement re Possible Offer

Zotefoams PLC
14 January 2005


                          ZOTEFOAMS PLC ('ZOTEFOAMS') 

The Board of Zotefoams has noted the recent rise in its share price and
announces that it has received a very preliminary approach that may or may not
lead to an offer being made for the entire issued share capital of Zotefoams.

A further announcement will be made in due course.

14 January 2005     

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