1 June 2017

RM plc

("RM" or the "Company")

PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF THE EDUCATION & CARE BUSINESS OF

CONNECT GROUP PLC

CMA CLEARANCE

On 7 February 2017, RM announced the proposed acquisition of the Education & Care business of Connect Group PLC (the "Acquisition").

The Company is pleased to note that the Competition and Markets Authority has earlier today announced that it has unconditionally cleared the Acquisition.

Accordingly, the Company expects the Acquisition to complete on or around 30 June 2017.

A further announcement will be made in due course.