Share interests of Chairman & CEO Designate

Bodycote Plc                                  

                 Share interests of Chief Executive Designate                  

Bodycote Plc has been notified today that Stephen Harris, Chief Executive
Designate, bought 74,398 shares on 7 November 2008 at 134.4p per share having
already acquired 71,076 shares at 140.7p per share on 20 October 2008.

Stephen's remuneration package has been designed to fully align his interests
with those of Bodycote's shareholders. As part of his recruitment arrangements,
Stephen has now invested £200,000 of his own money to acquire a total of
145,474 Bodycote shares (as detailed above). The company will match this
purchase up to a maximum of one share for every one purchased based on the
achievement of robust and challenging ROCE targets over the next three
financial years.

These arrangements are in keeping with best practice and help to reinforce the
link between the Chief Executive's remuneration and the creation of value for
all shareholders.

In addition, Alan Thomson, Bodycote's Chairman, has today acquired 17,500
Bodycote ordinary shares also at 134.4p per share, bringing his total holding
to 55,000 shares.

Alan Thomson, Chairman of Bodycote plc, said:

"I am delighted to welcome Stephen Harris to the Bodycote Board. I am confident
that he will accelerate the improvement in the group's performance and deliver
significant value for shareholders.

"Stephen has invested a significant amount of his personal wealth in Bodycote's
shares. The board is matching this commitment with a conditional award of
shares, which will only vest if shareholders benefit from substantial value
creation. We believe that this will create a powerful incentive to deliver
returns that benefit all shareholders."

Enquiries to:

Bodycote Plc Tel: [phone]

Alan Thomson, Chairman

Financial Dynamics Tel: [phone]

Jon Simmons

Sophie Moate