Re Directorate - Replacement

Xaar PLC 14 November 2001 This announcement replaces Xaar plc , Re Directorate released to the RNS at 16:18 on 14 November 2001. The sentences 'Ian Dinwoodie joined Xaar on 1 September 2001 and his appointment to the board was effective from 13 November 2001. With over 20 years experience in hi-tech operations, Dinwoodie brings a host of valuable experience to the company.' were amended. The full amended text appears below For Immediate Release 14 November 2001 XAAR PLC IAN DINWOODIE APPOINTED GROUP OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Xaar plc, the Cambridge-based inkjet printing technology developer, has announced the appointment of Ian Dinwoodie, age 41, as Operations Director at Xaar. Ian Dinwoodie joined Xaar on 1 September 2001 and his appointment as an executive director on the board took effect from 13 November 2001. With over 20 years experience in hi-tech operations, Dinwoodie brings a broad range of valuable experience to the company. A graduate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Dinwoodie most recently worked as Director of Manufacturing for Fujifilm Electronic Imaging Ltd. Here he was responsible for the manufacture of high-resolution scanners, image and platesetters as well as associated software primarily for the commercial print market. The UK operation was the only one of its type outside of Japan within the Fujifilm family. Over the years, Dinwoodie has held a variety of roles in engineering, quality assurance and manufacturing within the semiconductor, electronics, and electronic imaging industries, during positions at Ferranti, Digital Equipment Corporation and SCI. Dinwoodie will spearhead the relocation of Xaar's Cambridge-based manufacturing facilities for the XJ500 printhead to their Jarfalla production centre near Stockholm in Sweden. There are no other details requiring disclosure in respect of paragraph 16.4 of the Listing Rules for Mr Dinwoodie. Jan Fineman, Chief Executive or Gordon MacLeod, Finance Director at Xaar on : 01223-423663 Steve Liebmann or Lisa Baderoon at Buchanan Communications on : 020-7466-5000

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