Change of Name of Broker

 Advanced Power Components PLC

(the "Company")

Change of Name of Broker

The Company announces that Astaire Securities Plc, the Company's Broker, has changed its name to Northland Capital Partners Limited following its recent acquisition by Sandfire Capital Inc.

For further information please contact:

Advanced Power Components plc 01480 226600

Mark Robinson, Chief Executive Officer www.apc-plc.co.uk

Redleaf Communications 020 7566 6727

Henry Columbine / Lucy Salaman [email protected]

Strand Hanson

James Harris / Angela Peace 020 7409 3494