Issue of Equity

Croma Group PLC

("Croma" or the "Company")

Issue of equity

The Board of Croma announces that, on 8 June 2010, the Company placed 4,000,000 new ordinary shares of 0.1p each ("New Ordinary Shares") (representing approximately 2.16 per cent. of the current issued share capital of the Company) at a price of 2.5 pence per share to Lord James Percy, a director of the Company's subsidiary, Vigilant Security (Scotland) Limited, to raise £100,000 (before expenses).

The New Ordinary Shares are being subscribed for under existing authorities to issue and allot shares.

Application has been made to the London Stock Exchange for the 4,000,000 New Ordinary Shares to be admitted to trading on AIM and it is expected that dealings will commence on or around 16 June 2010.

In accordance with FSA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules, the Company advises that its increased issued share capital comprises 189,337,805 ordinary shares of 0.1 pence each. The voting rights of all of these shares are identical with each share carrying the right to one vote. The Company holds no ordinary shares in Treasury. The above figure may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, Croma Group Plc under the Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

Chief Executive Quote

Sebastian Morley (CEO), commenting on the transaction, said:

"Following a number of strong contract wins, Croma welcomed the opportunity to strengthen its balance sheet. We are pleased that Lord James Percy, a core member of the Vigilant team, has expressed confidence in the Company through his investment."