Solid State Regulatory News (SOLI)

13 May 2011

Solid State plc (the "Company")

Dealings by a Director

Solid State plc (AIM:SSP), the AIM listed supplier of battery products, specialist electronic components and industrial/rugged computers to the electronics market, announces that it has today been informed that William Marsh, Non-Executive Director, yesterday transferred 200,000 ordinary shares of 5 pence to his wife, Mrs Barbara Marsh.

Following this, Mr Marsh's beneficial interest in the issued share capital of the Company remains unchanged. In aggregate, Mr & Mrs Marsh hold 1,488,000 ordinary shares in the Company representing approximately 21.91 per cent. of the current issued share capital.

For further information please contact:

Solid State plc

Gary Marsh - Chief Executive 01892 836 836

FoxDavies 020 3463 5010

(Nominated Adviser)

Philip Davies / Jonathan Evans

Winningtons 020 3176 4722

Tom Cooper 0797 122 1972

tom.cooper@winningtons.co.uk

Notes to Editors:

Solid State plc (SSP) is a leading value added group of companies providing specialist distribution, design-in and manufacturing services to those acquiring batteries, electronic components and industrial/rugged computing products for use in harsh environments. 

Serving niche markets in oil & gas production, medical, construction, security, military and field maintenance, Solid State acts as both a distributor to OEMs and bespoke manufacturer of specialist units to clients with complex requirements.

Headquartered in Paddock Wood in Kent, Solid State employs 75 staff across 3 sites. Solid State operates through three main divisions: Solid State Supplies, Steatite and Rugged Systems.

Solid State was established in 1971 and admitted to AIM in June 1996.