Hardide PlcLSE: HDD

Board Update

 5 March 2024

Hardide plc

("Hardide", "the Group" or "the Company")

Board Update

Hardide plc (AIM: HDD), the provider of advanced surface coating technology announces that, as planned, Philip Kirkham has today stepped down from the Board of Directors. Phil is succeeded by Steve Paul, Interim CEO, as announced on 8 February 2024.

Enquiries:

Hardide plc

Andrew Magson, Non-Executive Chair

Jackie Heddle, Communications Manager

Tel: +44 (0) 1869 353 830

IFC Advisory

Graham Herring

Florence Chandler

Tel: +44 (0) 20 3934 6630

Cavendish Capital Markets Ltd - Nominated Adviser and Joint Broker

Henrik Persson/ Abigail Kelly

Tel: +44 (0) 2072 200 500

Allenby Capital - Joint Broker

Tony Quirke/ Joscelin Pinnington - Sales and Corporate Broking

Jeremy Porter/ Dan Dearden-Williams - Corporate Finance

Tel: +44 (0) 20 3328 5656

Notes to editors:

www.hardide.com

Hardide develops, manufactures and applies advanced technology tungsten carbide/tungsten metal matrix coatings to a wide range of engineering components. Its patented technology is unique in combining in one material, a mix of toughness and resistance to abrasion, erosion and corrosion; together with the ability to coat accurately interior surfaces and complex geometries. The material is proven to offer dramatic improvements in component life, particularly when applied to components that operate in very aggressive environments. This results in cost savings through reduced downtime and increased operational efficiency as well as a reduced carbon footprint. Customers include leading companies operating in the energy sectors, valve and pump manufacturing, industrial gas turbine, precision engineering and aerospace industries.