Following the announcement on 3 March 2009 and the approval of shareholders at the General Meeting held on 19 March 2009, Filtrona plc is pleased to confirm completion of the disposal of the Company’s North American Plastic Profile and Sheet business.

Enquiries:

Filtrona plc                                                      Tel: 44 (0)1908 359100
Mark Harper, Chief Executive
Steve Crummett, Group Finance Director

JPMorgan Cazenove                                      Tel: 44 (0)20 7588 2828
Robert Constant
Richard Perelman

Financial Dynamics                                        Tel: 44 (0)20 7269 7121
Richard Mountain
Sophie Kernon