ESKN Esken Limited

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5 March 2024

ESKEN LIMITED
("Esken" or the "Company")

Update on LSA and Carlyle Global Infrastructure Fund

Further to the announcement issued on 19 February 2024, Esken, the aviation group, announces that an extension has been agreed to the date by which it would need to accede to the recapitalisation proposal  between the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, London Southend Airport Company Limited ("LSA"), Carlyle Global Infrastructure Fund ("CGI") and Cyrus Capital Partners ("Cyrus") (the majority holder of the exchangeable bond). As announced previously, Esken had until 4 March 2024 to accede to the proposal.

This extension has been agreed in order that the parties may continue further negotiations on the terms of Esken's potential accession to the proposal. The Company will provide a further update on the outcome of these negotiations when concluded.

Enquiries:

Esken Limited c/o Teneo

Teneo

Olivia Peters

+44 7902 771008

esken@teneo.com