Statement re: share price movement

Hardide plc

("Hardide" or the "Company")

Statement re: share price movement

Hardide (AIM: HDD), the provider of advanced surface coating technology,  notes the recent rise in its share price and confirms that it knows of no reason for such an increase.

The Company is in discussions regarding potential new supply agreements with various parties but none of these is likely to cause the Company's performance for the current financial year to exceed expectations.

For further information please contact:

Hardide plc Tel: +44 (0) 1869 353830

Philip Kirkham, CEO

Jackie Robinson, Communications Manager

finnCap Ltd Tel: +44 (0) 20 7220 0500

Stuart Andrews /Grant Bergman

Newgate Threadneedle Tel: +44 (0) 20 7653 9850

Graham Herring/Adam Lloyd/Heather Armstrong