Elektron Technology plc (the "Company")

Holding in Company

The Company was notified on 16 July 2012 that Henderson Global Investors is now interested in a holding of 6,452,961 ordinary shares in the Company, representing approximately 5.4 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