Cohort Regulatory News (CHRT)

13 August 2015

Cohort plc

("Cohort" or "the Group")

Cohort's MCL subsidiary wins MOD hearing protection contract

Cohort, the independent technology group, is pleased to announce that its subsidiary Marlborough Communications Ltd. (MCL) has been awarded a contract by the UK Ministry of Defence to provide the armed forces with tactical hearing protection systems for the dismounted close combat user ("THPS DCCU"). The award follows a competitive tender process.

The initial order value is £11.2m. Further orders are expected over the duration of the contract and the delivery schedule and total contract value are still the subject of discussion with the customer. The contract has been awarded for four years, with an option to extend it for a further three years.

The solution being supplied by MCL was developed in partnership with INVISIO Communications, a leading Danish audio technology company.

This contract win follows on from MCL's previous UK MOD win earlier in the year, supplying its Tactical In-Ear Protection Plugs as part of the tactical hearing protection system for the basic user soldier.

Andrew Thomis, Chief Executive of Cohort plc, said:

"We are delighted that MCL has been awarded the THPS DCCU contract. We look forward to working with the UK MOD to deliver this important equipment to soldiers.

"The contract will add significantly to our already strong order book, which substantially underpins our revenues for Cohort's current financial year."

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NOTES TO EDITORS

Cohort plc (www.cohortplc.com) is the parent company for four innovative, agile and responsive businesses working primarily for defence, wider government and industry clients.

· SCS (www.scs-ltd.co.uk) - a defence consultancy, combining technical expertise with armed forces experience and domain knowledge. Owned by Cohort since flotation in March 2006.

· MASS (www.mass.co.uk) - a specialist defence and technology business, focused mainly on electronic warfare, information systems and cyber security. Acquired by Cohort in August 2006.

· SEA (www.sea.co.uk) - an advanced electronic systems and software house operating in the defence, transport and offshore energy markets. Acquired by Cohort in October 2007.

· MCL (www.marlboroughcomms.com) - an expert in sourcing, design and integration of communications and surveillance technology, as well as support and training for UK end users including the MOD and other government agencies. MCL has been part of the Group since July 2014.

Cohort (AIM: CHRT) was admitted to London's Alternative Investment Market in March 2006. It has its headquarters in Berkshire and employs in total around 650 core staff there and at its other operating company sites in Bristol, Cambridgeshire, Devon, Lincolnshire, Somerset, Surrey and Scotland.