HILL STATION PLC ("HILL STATION" OR THE "COMPANY") LEGAL UPDATE On 28 February 2008, the Board of Hill Station announced that a judgement was given against the Company in the High Court arising from a claim made by Staplehurst Trading Limited (formerly So Real Ice Company Limited). The judgement related to the purchase by Hill Station in July 2007, of the business and assets of So Real Ice Company Limited, which manufactures, distributes and sells ice cream products. The Board is pleased to announce that yesterday, in the Court of Appeal Civil Division, the Company's application for permission to appeal was granted and a stay of execution remains in force. Following this decision, the Company is taking further advice to clarify its legal position, but to date the legal opinion has been positive and the Board is now more confident of a successful outcome. A further announcement will be made as soon as possible. Enquiries:- Hill Station plc Cliff Carter, Chief Executive Tel: 01633 833 000 Nominated Adviser Dowgate Capital Advisers Limited Tony Rawlinson, Chairman Tel: 020 7492 4777 Broker Finncap Charles Cunningham Tel: 020 7600 1658 END