The Baltic Exchange Limited (Baltic Exchange) announces that, following agreement with the Singapore Exchange (SGX), it will now proceed with the solicitation of support from Baltic Exchange Shareholders for SGX's offer to acquire the issued ordinary share capital for GBP 160.41 in cash per Baltic Share. This represents a total consideration of GBP 77.6 million. It is contemplated that the Baltic Shareholders will also receive from the Baltic Exchange a minimum of GBP 18.80 in cash per Baltic Share, as a final dividend, conditional upon the acquisition proceeding. This means that the total valuation of the Baltic Exchange is a minimum of GBP 86.7 million. The Baltic Exchange will now consult its major shareholders to secure their support for SGX's offer. Subject to receiving sufficient support, and to it receiving the endorsement of the Baltic Exchange Board, it is expected that a scheme of arrangement will then be circulated to shareholders and a General Meeting will be announced, for shareholders to vote on an offer from SGX.