Change in Holding

2 August 2010

Avisen plc ('Avisen' or 'the Company')

Change in Holdings

Avisen PLC (the "Company") announces that it was notified earlier today that, following his sale of shares on Friday 30 July and Monday 2 August, Ian Smith no longer holds a notifiable interest in the Company's share capital.

For further information, please contact:

Avisen PLC 0870 880 2978

Marcus Hanke, CEO

Claire Milverton, CFO

Strand Hanson Limited 0207 409 3494

James Harris

Paul Cocker

Bisphopsgate Communications 0207 562 3355

Gemma O' Hara/Siobrha Murphy