Holding(s) in Company

AorTech International Plc ("Aortech" or the "Company")

Holdings in Company

Aortech International Plc was today notified that Mr. Alan Smith now has a beneficial interest in 172,431 ordinary shares in the capital of the Company representing 3.56 per cent. of the total voting rights in the Company.

Enquiries:

AorTech International plc

Bill Brown, Chairman

Tel: +44 (0) 7730 718296

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Stuart Andrews/James ThompsonfinnCap as Nominated AdviserTel: 020 7220 0500