Director Declaration

19 January 2016

Victrex plc ("the Company")

Director Declaration

The Company has been notified that Patrick De Smedt, a non-executive director of the Company, will be appointed a non-executive director of KCOM GROUP PLC ("KCOM"), with effect from 28 January 2016.

On appointment, Mr. De Smedt will become a member of the Audit, Remuneration and Nomination committees of KCOM and with effect from 22 July 2016, will become the Senior Independent Director.

This announcement is made pursuant to paragraph 9.6.14 R of the Listing Rules.

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Contacts:

Andrew Hanson, Head of Investor Relations & Communications, +44 (0) 1253 898121

Brett Gladden, Company Secretary, + 44 (0) 1253 897700