Director Declaration

Classification: Directorate Declaration

Oxford Instruments plc

Change in Director’s Particulars

14 November 2016

In accordance with paragraph 9.6.14 of the Listing Rules, the Company advises that it has been notified that Alan Thomson, Non-Executive Director and Chairman, has retired as a Non-Executive Director of Alstom SA on 8 November 2016.

Issued for and on behalf of Oxford Instruments plc

Contact for queries:

Susan Johnson-Brett

Company Secretary

01865 393324