Elektron Technology plc (the "Company")

Holding in Company

The Company was notified on 17 February 2012 that Mr J Kinder is now the beneficial owner of an increased holding of in total 17,637,156 ordinary shares in the Company, representing approximately 14.8 per cent. of the Company's total voting rights.

For further information please visit www.elektron-technology.com or contact:

Elektron Technology plc                                                        Tel. +44 (0) 1223 371 000

Martin Reeves - Group Company Secretary

finnCap                                                                                Tel. +44 (0)20 7220 0500

Ed Frisby / Rose Herbert - corporate finance

Simon Starr / Victoria Bates - corporate broking

College Hill                                                                           Tel. +44 (0)20 7457 2020

Jon Davies / Rozi Morris