Statement re License Agrmnt

Transense Technologies PLC 21 October 2002 Transense Technologies plc - Licence agreement Transense Technologies plc has signed a licence agreement with TAI-SAW Technology Co., Ltd ('TAI-SAW') for the volume production of surface acoustic wave (SAW) devices for incorporation into the tyre pressure and temperature monitoring systems being developed by Transense's application licensees. Under terms of the agreement, Transense will receive a royalty on all devices sold which incorporate its patented technology. TAI-SAW is based in Taiwan and has been selected as the Company's SAW producing licensee in Asia Pacific because of its worldwide reputation for developing and supplying high quality devices for major customers throughout the world, including other SAW manufacturers. The Company was founded by a team of former Motorola employees who have extensive experience in SAW related device manufacturing and process development. It manufactures a range of high performance components for mobile, wireless and data communication systems. Jim Perry, Chief Executive of Transense, said: 'I am delighted that the specialist skills and resources of TAI-SAW will be dedicated to supporting and meeting the needs of our application licensees. Asia Pacific accounts for one third of the world production of automotives and, as such, is a major potential market for our technology. Having a SAW manufacturing licensee of TAI-SAW's standing and reputation with established state of the art facilities in the Asia Pacific region will complement the SAW manufacture currently being carried out under licence in Europe, enabling our application licensees to obtain product from various major sources throughout the world as general practice in the global automotive industry now demands'. 21 October 2002 Enquiries: Transense Technologies plc +44 (0) 1869 238380 Jim Perry / Graham Eves HSBC Investment Bank plc +44 (0) 20 7336 9000 John Mellett / Graeme Bayley This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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