Directorate Change

Premier Farnell plc 3 February 2014 Tom Reddin - Non-Executive directorship In accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.14, Premier Farnell plc announces that ithas been advised that Tom Reddin, non-executive director of the Company, hasjoined the board of Deluxe Corporation as a non-executive director with effectfrom 1 February 2014. Deluxe Corporation is headquartered in Minnesota, USAand is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Enquiries to: Steven Webb - Company Secretary

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