BODYCOTE PLC ('the Company')                          

                 Directorate Change - Change in Director's Particulars             

                                                                         9 May 2016

    In accordance with paragraph 9.6.14 of the Listing Rules, the Company advises
    that it has been notified that Alan Thomson, Chairman and Non-Executive
    Director of Bodycote plc, will join the Board of Oxford Instruments plc as
    Non-Executive Director and Chairman Designate with effect of 1 June 2016.

    Contact for queries:

    U. Ball, Company Secretary: Springwood Court, Macclesfield, SK10 2XF  Tel:
    01625 505300