Directorate Change

Release date: 07th June 2016

Directorate Change

Oxford Instruments plc, a leading provider of high-technology tools and systems for industry and research, today announces that Non-Executive Director Jennifer Allerton has notified the Board that she will not be standing for re-election at the Company's AGM due to take place on 13 September 2016 and will therefore be stepping down from the Board at this date.

Nigel Keen, Chairman, said:

"On behalf of the Board I would like to thank Jennifer for her valuable contribution to Oxford Instruments over the past three years."

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Oxford Instruments plc Tel: 01865 393200

Nigel Keen, Chairman

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