Change to Board of Directors

CML Microsystems PLC 4 April 2000 CML Microsystems PLC ('CML' or 'the Company') The Board of CML is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Christopher Arthur Gurry as an Executive Director of the Company with effect from 3 April 2000. Mr C.A. Gurry has not held any directorships in any publicly quoted company in any of the previous five years. The Board confirms, that in respect of C.A. Gurrys appointment, there are no details to disclose in accordance with sections 6.F2 (b) - (g) of the Listing Rules.