Blackbird PLC Regulatory News (BIRD)

01.08.13

Forbidden Technologies plc

("Forbidden" or the "Company")

Total voting rights

Forbidden Technologies plc (AIM:FBT), the AIM-quoted owner and developer of the FORscene cloud-based video platform, announces that, in conformity with the Transparency Directive's transitional provision 6, the Company would like to notify the market of the following:

The Company's issued share capital consists of 131,814,778 ordinary shares with a nominal value of 0.8p each ('Ordinary Shares'). The Company does not hold any Ordinary Shares in Treasury.

Therefore, the total number of voting rights in the Company is 131,814,778. The figure of 131,814,778 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 a change to their interest in, Forbidden under the FSA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

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About Forbidden Technologies

Forbidden Technologies plc (AIM: FBT, www.forbidden.co.uk) floated in February 2000.

The Company develops and markets a powerful cloud video platform, FORscene, which is used by broadcasters, in professional web video, in education and by consumers. FORscene is one of the world's most advanced browser-based and mobile applications.

For more information, please visit www.forbidden.co.uk or contact:

Forbidden Technologies plc

Stephen Streater, CEO

Tel: +44 (0)20 8879 7245

Cenkos Securities plc, Nominated Adviser and Broker

Adrian Hargrave, Corporate Finance

Alex Aylen, Sales

Tel: +44 (0)20 7397 8900

Bishopsgate Communications

Nick Rome / Sam Allen/ Matthew Low

Tel: +44 (0)20 7562 3350

forbidden@bishopsgatecommunications.com