Board Change

Filtronic PLC 05 July 2004 For release 7:00am 5th July 2004 Filtronic plc Future Board Change Filtronic plc announces that Professor Christopher Snowden has given notice that he will be resigning as a Director of Filtronic plc and from the post of Chief Executive Officer, Filtronic ICS, in nine months time with effect from 5th April 2005. Professor Snowden will be taking up the post of Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of the University of Surrey in July 2005. During the last 6 years Chris has served as Director of Technology and Joint Chief Executive Officer prior to his current position. The Board would like to thank him for his numerous contributions to the growth of the Company and in particular to his dedication in creating a world leading compound semiconductor facility in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, UK. Commenting, Professor David Rhodes, Executive Chairman, said: 'I would also like to thank him for his personal support over the last 30 years and believe that he is the ideal person to make a success of this prestigious appointment.' Contact details Filtronic Professor J D Rhodes, CBE FRS FREng Executive Chairman Tel: 07850 827280 Binns & Co PR Ltd Peter Binns Tel: 020 7786 9600 Paul McManus Tel: 020 7786 9600 Mob: 07980 541 893 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange