Directorate Change

30 March 2017

Bodycote plc

Directorate Change

Bodycote plc ("Bodycote" or "the Group") announces that Alan Thomson has informed the Board of his intention to retire as Chairman and a Director of the Board.

A search for a new Chairman has commenced and Alan will remain in his position until a successor is found.

Stephen Harris, Group Chief Executive of Bodycote, said:

"Alan has led the Board of Bodycote for the last nine years, stewarding the business to where it is today. On behalf of my colleagues, I would like to thank him for his leadership and commitment to the Group."

Contacts:

Bodycote plc

Stephen Harris, Group Chief Executive

Tel No +44 (0) 1625 505300

FTI Consulting

Richard Mountain / Susanne Yule

Tel No +44 (0) 20 3727 1340