Director Declaration

16 September 2014

Oxford Instruments plc

Director Declaration

Oxford Instruments plc, a leading provider of high technology tools and systems for industry and research, has been informed that Jennifer Allerton, an independent non-executive director of the Company, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Iron Mountain Incorporated (NYSE:IRM) with effect from 15 September 2014.

This disclosure is made pursuant to rule 9.6.14 (2) of the Listing Rules of the UK Listing Authority. 

For further information please contact:

Oxford Instruments Tel: 01865 393200

Lynn Shepherd

MHP Communications Tel: 0203 128 8100

Rachel Hirst

Rory King