CREATIVE EDGE: 4th Year Running for Creative Edge in Top 100

New Partnerships

RAMCO PRINTING : Partners with Barron South Africa ASTRAL PIPES: All Geared For Export Markets ASL HFD: New Range of Steam Boilers TRAVELSHOPPE: Adopts International Safety Logistics TRAVELSHOPPE: Integrates VISA Assistance Services RAMCO GROUP: French Investment Firm buys into RGL ASL PAPER: ASL Paper forms alliance with TechNova Imaging Systems CROWN CLASSICS: Dr. Fixit waterproofing solutions introduced in Kenya LINO STATIONERS: Lino now sole distributor of UHU Glue LINO STATIONERS: Lino appointed sole distributor of Rexel shredders OFFICE TECHNOLOGIES: Hisense sign a contract with UNEP ASL PACKAGING: ASL Packaging promotes SMEs to upgrade packaging LINO STATIONERS: Lino appointed sole distributor for Oxford sets ASL TRADING: ASL Trading adds Sonaki Bonechina to range TRAVELSHOPPE: New partnership with Laikipia Wildlife Forum ASL TRADING: ASL Trading partners with Equity bank ASL TRADING: Appointed Sole Distributor for Laufen of Switzerland PROSERVE: Proserve adds Ovidian and Astral to Group network JUMA HARDWARE: Juma appointed Kaluworks Sole Distributor ASL TRADING: ASL Trading Appointed Grohe Distributor OFFICE MART: Appointed As Dell Partner ASL HFD: ASL HFD now exclusive Mueller distributor TRAVELSHOPPE: SATB partners with Travelshoppe PLATINUM PACKAGING: Partners with Rapid Communications LINO STATIONERS: Lino appointed sole Kenyan distributors for Nataraj OFFICE TECHNOLOGIES: Appointed local distributor for Canon RAMCO PRINTING: Launches Z-CARD® In Kenya KENTAINERS: Joins Ramco Group ASL HOSPITALITY: ASL Hospitality takes on New Distributors RAMCO PRINTING: Magazine Focus at Ramco Print SEAL HONEY: Joins Ramco Group LINO STATIONERS: Joins Ramco Group OFFICE TECHNOLOGIES: Partners with Intermec SAI OFFICE: Official Nikon Distributor OFFICE TECHNOLOGIES: Appointed Distributor for Rowe Germany

Expansion News

PRESSMASTER AFRICA: Joins RAMCO GROUP OFFICE MART: Opens New Branch in Lavington ASL HFD: Launches Power & Energy Division RAMCO PRINTING: Expands Its Print Possibilities With The Introduction of a New Digicut Machine ASL CHEMICALS: Acquires a Godown on Mombasa Rd. ASL TRADING: New Showroom at Mlolongo ASL CHEMICALS : Latest addition to the Group RAMCO PLEXUS: Visits DRUPA 2016 ASL CABLES: Introduce Anti-Rodent cables OFFICE TECHNOLOGIES: Introduces new range of printers FLEXOWORLD: Meet Tanzania Flexo Printers FLEXOWORLD: Installs new proofing solution ASL HFD: Secures International Client ASL TRADING: Updates its Lusaka Showroom FLEXOWORLD: Software Training ASL STEEL: introduces new range of household products ASL WIRE & CABLE: 1st in East Africa to produce flame retardant cables POLYTHENE: Invests in special bag-making machine RAMCO GROUP: Introduces a new HR Recruitment Module ASTRAL PIPES: Novel Marketing Idea OFFICE MART: Partners with Educate Yourself ECOPALLETS: Scaling new heights ASL PACKAGING: Achieves highest sales ever ASL HFD: Launches Dairy in a Box PLATINUM PACKAGING: New Factory – Progress ASL WIRE & CABLE: Diversify into Aluminum Cables ASL WIRE & CABLE: Adds Borehole, Welding & Security cables OVIDIAN: Invest in Vacuum Forming Equipment RAMCO GROUP: New Boardroom ASL PACKAGING: Purchase Generator and Forklift to Boost Efficiency ECOPALLETS: CEO 1 on 1 Interview FLEXOWORLD: New Processing Equipment Installed SAI OFFICE: New Premises LINO STATIONERS: Opens New Outlet on Enterprise Rd ASL STEEL: Diversifies into Household Goods ASL HFD: Installs New Welding Machine ASL HFD: Adds new Precision Cutting & Bending Machines ASL HFD: Adds Milk Dispensers to Product Portfolio TRAVELSHOPPE: Now open in Machakos CREATIVE EDGE: Partners with Young & Rubicam and exits Ramco Group RAMCO GROUP: Commissions own Billboard RAMCO PRINTING: Ramco Printing Invests in a folding and gluing machine BROEKHOF AFRICA LTD: Joins Ramco Group ASL PAPER: Becomes Own Company OVIDIAN: Introduces New Logo ASL PACKAGING: Becomes Own Company ASL PACKAGING: New Corrugated Pallet Launched SAI OFFICE : Relocates to New Premises FLEXOWORLD: Holds 2nd Customer Open Day ICT AFRICA: Now Managing Group IT

Awards & Media

RAMCO HARDWARE: Awarded by KRA OFFICE MART: Wins at MEA Business Awards 2017 RAMCO GROUP: Chairman Bags Business Leadership Award OFFICE TECHNOLOGIES: Wins At Canon 2017 EMBU Winner Awards ASL CREDIT: gets BBB+ (KE) rating from GCR, Outlook Stable. KENTANK: Ranks 9th in Superbrands 2016 /2017 ASL CABLES: Receives the CE Mark of compliance. ASL LTD: First Time rating of BBB+ (KE), Outlook Stable ASL HFD: Receives ISO certification SAI OFFICE: Scoops Distributor of the Year Awards TRAVELSHOPPE: Gets Recognition For Outstanding Performance TRAVELSHOPPE: Gets Recognition For Outstanding Performance TRAVELSHOPPE: Travelshoppe and Etihad airways hold luncheon FLEXOWORLD: Recognizes 5 year Long service Employees ASL HFD: One of the Longest serving employee promoted RAMCO GROUP: Sponsors Rally Car for KNRC Season SAI OFFICE: Best in East Africa D-Link Award ASL CABLES: Exhibit at Vibrant Kenya Expo 2016 RAMCO GROUP: Awarded Top 20 CIO in East Africa ASL WIRE & CABLE: To Receive ISO Certification ASL PACKAGING LTD: Marks Record Sales in March 2015 RAMCO PLEXUS: Exhibits At Flower Expo KENTAINERS: Wonderloo Exhibited at Kisumu Road Show SAI UGANDA: GM wins APC Award MARKETPOWER: Travels to China Print Expo TRAVELSHOPPE: Clients Dinner ASTRAL PIPES: Hits Record Sales LINO STATIONERS: Scoops 2 Henkel Adhesive Awards KENTAINERS: Honours Long -Serving Lucy Wangari ASL LIMITED: ASL Limited receives Superbrand Status TRAVELSHOPPE: Celebrating 20 Years! ASL STEEL: Long Service Employee Honored RAMCO GROUP: Recognized as Forbes Top 10 Family Businesses in Africa OFFICE TECHNOLOGIES: 10 years and a brand new look! OFFICE MART: Office Mart awarded Kaspersky Certification ASL STEEL: Long serving ASL Steel Division employee honoured ASL CREDIT: Top 100 Accolades for ASL Credit & Travelshoppe SAI OFFICE: Sai wins APC award third time in a row! OFFICE TECHNOLOGIES: OTL secures largest ever Ramco Group contract ASL STEEL: ASL Steel recognize staff for 25 years of service PLATINUM PACKAGING: PPL awarded ISO Certification ASL LIMITED: ASL Limited achieves Superbrand Status ASL CREDIT: Top 100 at First Attempt TRAVELSHOPPE: Top 100 – Making their way up the ladder CREATIVE EDGE: 4th Year Running for Creative Edge in Top 100 MARKETPOWER: Marketpower Again in Top 100 RAMCO GROUP: Football League 2012 Champions ASL Trading KENTAINERS: Kentank Recognized as a SUPERBRAND in East Africa SAI OFFICE: Sai Rwanda now One Year Old KENTAINERS: Kentainers receives book mention

Operational Changes

RAMCO GROUP: Holds Final HR Meeting for 2017 ASL TRADING: Trains Staff on Cobra Products RAMCO PRINTING: Welcomes a New CEO ASL HFD: Introduces Learning Centre RAMCO PLEXUS: Welcomes new CEO RAMCO GROUP: Staff Attend Customer Service Training ICT AFRICA: 2nd Phase of Sharepoint Implementation TRAVELSHOPPE: Launches New App TRAVELSHOPPE: Acquires a New Ride FLEXOWORLD: Delivery Time is 94% Efficient ASL PACKAGING: Honours Long Serving Employees OFFICE TECHNOLOGIES: Now distributors of Konica Minolta range RAMCO GROUP:Has a new Group HR Director ASL PACKAGING: Celebrate Labour Day ASL PACKAGING: Welcomes new HR Officer ICT AFRICA: Simplifies financial reporting for Group companies ICT AFRICA: Installs new firewall to enhance security ASTRAL PIPES: Start production of new range of fittings FLEXOWORLD: ESKO software training OFFICE MART: New General Manager OFFICE MART: Branches get a ‘face lift’ ICT AFRICA: Introduces new network for the entire group ASL WIRE AND CABLE: Increase production capacity BROEKHOF AFRICA LTD: New General Manager MARKETPOWER: Employee promoted to Administration Manager KENTAINERS: Develops plastic manhole junctions ICT AFRICA: RGL Credit Applications Goes Paperless CROWN CLASSICS: Welcomes new business development manager OFFICE MART: Rebrand OFFICE MART: CBD Branches Looted PRINT STORE: Adds Two New Machines ICT AFRICA : ICT Africa and Proserve Now One Team RAMCO PRINTING WORKS: New Logo Introduced for 20th Anniversary RAMCO PRINTING: Holds Staff Party TRAVELSHOPPE: Come meet Travelshoppe at WTM in London TRAVELSHOPPE: Travelshoppe Exhibiting at The World Trade Market MARKETPOWER: Welcomes New General Manager MARKETPOWER: Marketpower team climb high MARKETPOWER: Marketpower brands themselves FLEXOWORLD: Record sales achieved in June RAMCO GROUP: Ramco Group sponsors training for administration staff OFFICE TECHNOLOGIES: Regional Training for Canon RAMCO PRINTING: Ramco Printing opens new book binding division LINO STATIONERS: Lino successfully implements ERP system TRAVELSHOPPE: Travelshoppe plans a memorable FAM trip to Tanzania MARKETPOWER: Marketpower invests in large printer RAMCO PRINTING: Ramco Printing welcomes a new HR Manager PROSERVE: Proserve upgrades Group’s IT infrastructure TRAVELSHOPPE: Travelshoppe launches first online flight price checker ASL PAPER: ASL Paper brands company trucks

CSR

RAMCO GROUP: Sponsors Charity Golf Tournament ASL TRADING: Gives Back for Christmas 2017 SAI OFFICE: Visit to the Mission of Charity ICT AFRICA: Plays Host To IT College Students SAI OFFICE: Prepares To Join The League SAI OFFICE: Take Part in a Blood Donation Exercise ASL CREDIT LTD: Imani Children’s Home RAMCO GROUP: Supports Local Cricket Through Advertising SAI OFFICE: Mentors Young Upcoming Artists OFFICE TECHNOLOGIES: Holds photography exhibition OFFICE TECHNOLOGIES: Holds photography competition OFFICE TECHNOLOGIES: Partners with Canon for filmmaking workshop KENTAINERS: Partners with the Aga Khan Foundation KENTAINERS: Partners with Nairobi City Council OFFICE TECHNOLOGIES: Toshiba Training RAMCO GROUP: Involved in Rhino Charge in Many Ways SAI RWANDA: Sponsors Tennis Tournament TRAVELSHOPPE: Co-hosts a Wine Tasting and Dinner TRAVELSHOPPE: Hosts Luncheon for Clients OFFICE TECHNOLOGIES: Holds Photographer Training Week OFFICE TECHNOLOGIES: Holds Check & Clean Camera Workshop ASL CREDIT: Holds Staff Luncheon MARKETPOWER: MPI donates computers and monitors CREATIVE EDGE: 12 Days of Christmas RAMCO GROUP: Ramco Group staff run for a worthy cause TRAVELSHOPPE: Travelshoppe and Saab CSR activity at Likii special Unit RAMCO GROUP: Singing for Peace ASL HFD: ASL HFD helps church after fire SAI OFFICE: Computers donated to children’s homes RAMCO GROUP: We Planted 1800 Trees! RAMCO GROUP: 229 Ramco Team run in Std. Chartered Marathon TRAVELSHOPPE: Travelshoppe sponsors the Rhino Charge KENTAINERS: Kentainers engages in sanitation upgrading program PLATINUM PACKAGING: Platinum rebuilds school after fire PLATINUM PACKAGING: Platinum Packaging introduces Eco Poles RAMCO GROUP: Educational Scholarship Fund for Employee Children RAMCO GROUP: Sponsors Rhino Charge RAMCO GROUP: We Drew the Greenline! RAMCO GROUP: Stationery Provided To A Local School OFFICE MART: At Charity Walk RAMCO GROUP: Donates A Borehole To Sathya Sai School RAMCO GROUP: Donates to Lions Eye Hospital ASL PACKAGING: Industrial Visit for Women Entrepreneurs CREATIVE EDGE, ASL: Sponsors 2 Childrens’ Education

Events

RAMCO GROUP: Exhibits At Propak Expo 2018 RAMCO GROUP: Welcome New Team Member at Get-Together TRAVELSHOPPE: Rings in the Festive Christmas Season TRAVELSHOPPE: Exhibits in World Travel Market London Expo TRAVELSHOPPE: Hosts a Cocktail Party TRAVELSHOPPE: Goes to Dubai with Emirates RAMCO GROUP: HR Metrics & Analytics for Cost Management ASL PACKAGING: ISO Internal Auditors Training ASL HFD: Has Come Of Age! ASL CHEMICALS: Celebrates 1 Year OFFICE TECHNOLOGIES: Workshop in Video & Photography BROEKHOF: Exhibits at International Floriculture Trade Expo 2017 TRAVELSHOPPE: Team Building RAMCO GROUP: International Plastics Exhibition ASL TRADING: Exhibits At Barclays Mortgage Expo RAMCO GROUP: Business Continuity Management Lecture MARKETPOWER: Customer excellence training for staff ASL PACKAGING: Team Building On April Fool’s Day ASL PACKAGING: Double honor for members of staff ICT AFRICA: Gets Well Represented at the 2017 CIO Conference RAMCO GROUP: HR Team Building BROEKHOF AFRICA LTD: Exhibits at IFTEX 2016 RAMCO GROUP : Sponsor Muthaiga Golf Card for 4th year OFFICE MART: Employee sponsored to India for World Cricket Finals OFFICE MART: Branches run various promotions

October 12, 2012

CREATIVE EDGE: 4th Year Running for Creative Edge in Top 100

Creative Edge clinched yet another award during this years edition of Kenya’s Top 100 mid-sized companies survey. Having won an award last year, it was anticipated that they would still make it onto this years list and they certainly did not disappoint. Coming in at position 76, it marked the 4^th year running that Creative Edge has received an award by KPMG. Congratulations to the Creative Edge team it is not easy to continuously deliver at this high level year-in, year-out.