Change of Classification

CML Microsystems PLC 19 July 2000 CML MICROSYSTEMS PLC CHANGE OF CLASSIFICATION CML Microsystems Plc ('the Company' or 'the Group') is pleased to announce that the FTSE Global Classification Committee ('FTSE'), which administers the industry classifications of all companies traded on the London Stock Exchange, has agreed to reclassify the Company into sector 93 'Information Technology Hardware' and subsector 936 'Semiconductors'. The reclassification from Sector 25 'Electronic & Electrical Equipment' and Subsector 253 'Electronic Equipment' takes into account the Group's current activities and will be effective after the close of business on Friday 21 July 2000.