Scrip Dividend Documents to U

The Morgan Crucible Company plc Scrip Dividend

In compliance with Listing Rule 9.6.1, The Morgan Crucible Company plc has submitted two copies of each of the following documents to the UK Listing Authority:

a.   Shareholder Circular in respect of Scrip Dividend; and

b.   Scrip Dividend Mandate Form.

Copies of the above documents will shortly be available for inspection at the UK Listing Authority's Document Viewing Facility which is situated at:

Financial Services Authority

25 The North Colonnade

Canary Wharf

London

E14 5HS

The documents were despatched to shareholders on 4^th May 2010.

Enquiries:  Tracey Bigmore

Telephone:  01753 837000

4^th May 2010