Filtrona plc ("Filtrona or the Company") announces the appointment of Terry Twigger, Chief Executive of Meggitt PLC, as a Non-executive Director and Chairman of the Company’s Audit Committee, with effect from 1 June 2009.

Jeff Harris, Chairman of Filtrona, commented: 'I am very pleased to welcome Terry to the Board. With his considerable international experience and financial background, I am sure he will be a valuable addition to Filtrona and make a significant contribution to the Company’s future development.’

In accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.13 (1), Terry Twigger has advised that he is a director of Meggitt PLC.

Terry Twigger confirms that there are no other details to be disclosed under Listing Rule 9.6.13 (2) to (6).

As at the date of this announcement Terry Twigger does not have any interest in ordinary shares in Filtrona.

With the appointment of Terry Twigger, the Company also confirms that Adrian Auer, whose resignation was announced on 26 February 2009, will now leave the Board with effect from 1 June 2009.

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