7 April 2010

VOLEX GROUP plc

Appointment of Joint Broker

Volex Group plc ("Volex" or the "Company"), the global electrical and electronic cable assemblies group, today announces the appointment of Charles Stanley Securities as joint broker with immediate effect.

Ray Walsh, Group Chief Executive, commented that "the appointment of Charles Stanley Securities reflects the recent renewed interest in the Company's stock. It also supports our efforts to communicate the Volex story to a wider investor base and further increase liquidity in the stock."

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Volex Group plc

Ray Walsh, Group Chief Executive                                                       44 20 3370 8833

Andrew Cherry, Group Finance Director                                              44 20 3370 8833

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