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Vela Technologies plc

("Vela" or the "Company")

Disposal of holding in Rosslyn Data Technologies plc

The Board of Vela (AIM: VELA) announces that between 19 February 2020 and 27 April 2020 the Company disposed of a total of 1,411,111 ordinary shares in Rosslyn Data Technologies plc ("Rosslyn Data") at prices between 3.8 pence per share and 5.3 pence per share and with an average price of 4.17 pence per share generating proceeds of £58,868 for the Company (the "Disposal").

Following the Disposal Vela no longer holds any shares in Rosslyn Data.

The proceeds from the Disposal will be used by the Company for general working capital purposes.

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About Vela Technologies 

Vela Technologies (AIM: VELA) is an investing company focused on early stage and pre-IPO long term disruptive technology investments. There are currently 11 investments in the portfolio which either have developed ways of utilising technology or developing technology with a view to disrupting the businesses or sector in which they operate. More recently, Vela Technologies has also started to focus on existing listed companies where valuations may offer additional opportunities.