HANSA TRUST PLC

(LEI: 213800AIF87JWGLA1L74)

Announcement: Director's Declaration

In accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.14, the Company advises that William Salomon, a director of Hansa Trust plc, has been appointed as Chairman of ScotGems plc.

The ScotGems plc, today, became a publicly listed company (ISIN - GB00BYT25542).

For further information please contact:

Stephen Thomas

Hansa Capital Partners LLP                 

020 7647 5750