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APC Technology Group PLC

20 February 2017

20 February 2017

APC TECHNOLOGY GROUP PLC

("APC" or the "Company")

Appointment of New Chairman

APC Technology Group PLC (AIM: APC), the provider of design, specification and distribution services for specialist electronic components and systems, lighting technologies and connectivity products, is pleased to announce that Anthony Lochery will be appointed Non-executive Chairman of the Company, and will join the Board as a Director, effective immediately following the Annual General Meeting of the Company on Friday 24 February 2017.

Tony Lochery has been chairing business to business service and distribution companies for the last 12 years and has an excellent record of value growth and realisation. He brings significant experience in strategy development and operational execution, for businesses trading in the UK and internationally. Tony has held Board positions for over 30 years including 13 Chairman positions and other executive roles. Prior to becoming non-executive, Tony built his own company, which was sold to Kwik Fit PLC, where he became Group Managing Director. After the sale of Kwik Fit PLC to Ford, Tony became Chief Executive of City Holdings, a privately owned facilities management company employing 10,000 people.

As previously announced, Leonard Seelig will retire as Chairman and as a Director of the Company immediately following the Annual General Meeting.

Richard Hodgson, Chief Executive, commented:

"Leonard Seelig joined the Company as Non-executive Chairman in January 2013 and has guided the Group through a period of significant realignment and refocusing of its operations and objectives in recent years. I would like to thank Leonard for his support during a period of major change in the Group's structure and strategy and wish him well in pursuing his other interests.

I am delighted that Tony Lochery is joining the Board as our new Chairman. Having previously worked with Tony, I know that he brings a wealth of experience of operational turnaround, growth and value creation. I am confident that he will make a significant contribution in our return to profitable growth."

Enquiries

APC Technology Group PLC +44 (0) 330 313 3220

Richard Hodgson, Chief Executive www.apcplc.com

Art Russell, Chief Financial Officer

Stockdale Securities Limited (Nominated Adviser and Broker) +44 (0)20 7601 6100

Mark Brown / Antonio Bossi / Edward Thomas

The following details in relation to the appointment of Mr Lochery are disclosed in accordance with Rule 17 and Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules:

Current Directorships:

Amistha Holdings Limited

Axelford Limited

GL Apartments Limited

Golden Living Limited

Homes by Woodford Limited

PDA Search & Selection Limited

Retail Price Improvement Ltd

Richbridge Limited

Woodford Civil Engineering Limited

Woodford Consulting Engineers Limited

Woodford Glasgow Limited

Woodford Homes Limited

Woodford Industries Limited

Woodford Land Limited

Woodford Regeneration Limited

Woodford Remediation Limited

Previous Directorships (held in past 5 years):

Ashdown Control Services Limited

Brand-Rex Holdings Limited

Cascade Technologies Holdings Limited

Cascade Technologies Limited

Evolve (Holdings) Limited

Evolve Energy Ltd

Evolve Topco Limited

F2007 Oldco Limited

Golden Charter Limited

Golden Charter Select Limited

Mercia Garden Products Limited

Nobbs & Jones Limited

Practice Plan Holdings Limited

Rosmian Limited

Supa Quick Limited

The Energy Solutions Group Topco Limited

Shareholding:

Mr Lochery holds no shares or other financial instruments in the Company.

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