Appointment of auditor

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Judges Scientific plc has appointed RSM UK Audit LLP as its new external auditor for the financial year ending 31 December 2026, following an extensive tender process. The previous auditor, BDO UK LLP, which has served the company since 2022, has resigned, confirming there are no circumstances requiring notification to the company's members or creditors.

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Judges Scientific PLC

19 June 2026

Judges Scientific plc

("Judges Scientific" or the "Company")

Appointment of auditor

Judges Scientific plc, a group focused on acquiring and developing companies in the scientific instrument sector, announces that, following an extensive tender process, it has appointed RSM UK Audit LLP as the Company's external auditor for the financial year ending 31 December 2026.

BDO UK LLP, the incumbent auditor since 2022, has resigned and, in accordance with Section 519 of the Companies Act 2006, has confirmed to the Company that there are no circumstances connected with its resignation as auditor that should be brought to the attention of the members or creditors of the Company.

Sue Nyman, Chair of Judges Scientific plc's Audit committee said: "We look forward to working with RSM UK Audit LLP in the future and thank BDO UK LLP for their service to the Group."

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For further information please contact:

Judges Scientific plc

Tim Prestidge, CEO

Brad Ormsby, CFO

Tel: +44 (0) 20 3829 6970

Shore Capital (Nominated Adviser & Joint Broker)

Stephane Auton

Harry Davies-Ball

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7408 4090

Panmure Liberum (Joint Broker)

Edward Mansfield

William King

Tel : +44 (0) 20 3100 2222

Investec Bank plc (Joint Broker)

Virginia Bull

Carlton Nelson

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7597 4000

Alma (Financial Public Relations)

Sam Modlin

Rebecca Sanders-Hewett

Joe Pederzolli

Sarah Peters

Tel: +44 (0) 20 3405 0205

judges@almastrategic.com

Notes to editors:

Judges Scientific plc (AIM: JDG), is a group focused on acquiring and developing companies in the scientific instrument sector. The Group consists of 25 businesses acquired since 2005.

The acquired companies are primarily UK-based with products sold worldwide to a diverse range of markets including: higher education institutions, scientific research facilities, manufacturers and regulatory authorities. The UK is a recognised centre of excellence for scientific instruments. The Group has received five Queen's Awards for innovation and export.

The Group's companies predominantly operate in global niche markets, with long term growth fundamentals and resilient margins.

Judges Scientific maintains a policy of selectively acquiring businesses that generate sustainable profits and cash. Shareholder returns are created through the reduction of debt, organic growth and dividends.

For further information, please visit www.judges.uk.com

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