Holding in Company

CML Microsystems PLC
14 December 2000


                     CML Microsystems Plc ('the Company')

                           Substantial Shareholder

The Company was notified on 14 December 2000 by Fidelity International Limited
('Fidelity') that Fidelity is interested in 580,030 ordinary 5p shares of the
Company ('Ordinary Shares') representing 3.97 per cent. of the Company's
issued ordinary share capital. In addition, this notifiable interest also
comprises Edward C Johnson a Principal shareholder of Fidelity.


The Ordinary Shares are registered as follows:

Registered Holder                                     No of shares   Percentage

Chase Nominees Ltd                                         300,000         2.05
Clydesdale Bank (Head Office) Nominees Limited             200,000         1.37
Bankers Trust                                               55,030         0.38
Clydesdale Bank (Head Office) Nominees Limited              25,000         0.17

Total                                                                      3.97


14 December 2000