Press Release ARCONTECH GROUP PLC ("Arcontech" or the "Group") Directorate Change

Arcontech Group plc (AIM: ARC) announces that Andrew Miller, Chief Executive Officer, resigned with effect from 3 January 2013 to pursue other business interests. The board would like to thank Andrew for his contribution to the development of Arcontech, which it believes is now poised for international success. A new Chief Executive will be appointed in due course. In the meantime, Group Chairman (Non-Executive) Richard Last will assume additional responsibilities together with Steve Prout, a founder of Arcontech and a Director of Arcontech Limited.

In the half year to December 2012, Group turnover has increased and trading losses have been reduced compared to the same period last year.

For further information please visit www.arcontech.comor contact:

Arcontech Group plc

Richard Last, Chairman 07713 214 484

Northland Capital Partners Limited

Tim Metcalfe / Matthew Johnson +44 20 7796 8800

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About Arcontech Group PLC

Arcontech Group PLC's (AIM: ARC) key trading subsidiary is Arcontech Limited.
Founded in 1979, Arcontech is real-time software specialist providing products and bespoke systems for collection, processing, distribution and presentation of time-sensitive financial markets data.
Arcontech is independent of any data vendor (such as Reuters or Bloomberg) and has thrived due to timely delivery of dependable, cost-effective solutions to the financial community based on its award winning CityVision product suite. Its diverse clients range from National
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Government, Banks and Data Vendors through to on-line trading firms
Arcontech has experience of a wide range of technical concepts and applications and the ability to combine the best from each. Key areas of expertise include: