RNS Announcement

For immediate release                                                                                                           5 July 2010

Volex Group plc

In accordance with Rule 9.6.14 of the UK Listing Authority Rules, Volex Group plc announces that Karen Slatford, a non-executive director of Volex Group plc, has been appointed a non-executive director of Micro Focus International plc, with effect from 5 July 2010.

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For further information please contact:

Volex Group plc                                                                                            44 20 3370 8830

Ray Walsh, Group Chief Executive

Andrew Cherry, Group Finance Director

Buchanan Communications                                                                        44 20 7466 5000

Charles Ryland

Jeremy Garcia