Filtrona plc today announces the resignation of Adrian Auer as a Non-executive Director of the Company with effect from 30 June 2009.

Jeff Harris, Chairman of Filtrona plc, commented 'I would like to thank Adrian for  his tremendous assistance to the Board, particularly in his role as Chairman of the Audit Committee, since May 2005. Adrian has decided to concentrate on his other commitments and interests outside of Filtrona and we wish him every success for the future.  The search for his replacement is in progress.’

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