Hardide PlcLSE: HDD

Posting of Annual Report and Notice of AGM

· Issued by Hardide plc

22 February 2023

Hardide plc

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

Posting of Annual Report and Notice of AGM

Hardide plc (AIM: HDD), the developer and provider of advanced surface coating technology, announces that its Annual Report and Accounts and its notice of Annual General Meeting ("AGM") will be posted to shareholders today. Copies of the notice of AGM and proxy form are available to view on the Company's website, at  https://hardide.com/investor-relations/hardide-annual-reports-and-documents/

The AGM will be held at 10.30am on Thursday 23 March 2023 at the offices of Hardide plc, 9 Longlands Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire OX26 5AH.

Enquiries:

Hardide plc

Andrew Magson, Chair

Philip Kirkham, CEO

Jackie Heddle, Communications Manager

Tel: +44 (0) 1869 353 830

IFC Advisory

Graham Herring

Tim Metcalfe

Florence Chandler

Tel: +44 (0) 20 3934 6630

finnCap - Nominated Adviser and Joint Broker

Henrik Persson/ Abigail Kelly (Corporate finance)

Barney Hayward (ECM/Broking)

Tel: +44 (0) 2072 200 500

Allenby Capital - Joint Broker

Tony Quirke - 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. Customers include leading companies operating in the energy sectors, valve and pump manufacturing, industrial gas turbine, precision engineering and aerospace industries.