Premier Farnell plc

    Voting Rights and Share Capital

    As of 30 June 2016, the issued share capital of Premier Farnell plc (the
    'Company') consists of 371,707,713 Ordinary Shares of 5 pence each admitted to
    trading on a regulated market, each with one vote per share. The Company does
    not hold any shares in treasury.

    The total number of voting rights in the Company is 371,707,713. This figure
    may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which
    they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or change
    to their interest in, the Company under the FCA's Disclosure and Transparency
    Rules.

    1 July 2016

    Enquiries:

    Steven Webb                     +44 (0) 113 348 4514

    Group Company Secretary and General Counsel