Holding(s) in Company

CML Microsystems PLC
11 December 2002


                      CML Microsystems Plc ('the Company')

                               Holding in Company


The Company was notified on 11 December 2002 by Fidelity International Limited
('Fidelity') that Fidelity is interested in 967,958 ordinary 5p shares of the
Company ('Ordinary Shares') representing 6.62 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 (FISL)                             911,158               6.23

Brown Brothers Harriman Ltd LUX (FIL)                  56,800               0.39

Total                                                 967,958               6.62


11 December 2002


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