COHORT PLC

("Cohort" or "the Group")

CONTRACT WIN

MCL RECEIVES £12 MILLION IN ORDERS FROM UK MOD

Cohort plc, the AIM listed technology group, is pleased to announce that its subsidiary Marlborough Communications Limited (MCL) has received two orders from the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) for its long-term partner INVISIO's hearing protection and communication ancillaries, for use on armoured fighting vehicles and in dismounted close combat, one of the most demanding and challenging noise environments within the UK military. Deliveries commence in the second half of 2022 through to mid-2023.

The first order, which is valued at over £9 million, is for the INVISIO V-Series Gen II platform for use on armoured fighting vehicles. The solution offers the user efficient communication and unique dual hearing protection by combining the in-service INVISIO X5 in-the-ear headset and its T7 over-the-ear headset, which both connect to the INVISIO V60 control unit.

The second order is for further deliveries of INVISIO's Tactical Hearing Protection System Dismounted Close Combat Users program (THPS DCCU). The THPS DCCU provides superior hearing protection and enhanced situational awareness for dismounted close combat personnel.

Andy Thomis, Cohort Chief Executive said, "These orders are a clear demonstration of the strength of the 10-year partnership and collaboration between MCL and INVISIO, and further cement MCL's position as the MOD's leading supplier of innovative hearing protection systems, to protect UK military personnel. Together with other recent contract wins across the Group, these orders further strengthen our order book and enhance the visibility of future revenues."

For further information on MCL, please visit: marlboroughcomms.com 

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Cohort plc (www.cohortplc.com) is the parent company of six innovative, agile and responsive businesses based in the UK, Germany and Portugal, providing a wide range of services and products for domestic and export customers in defence and related markets.

Chess offers surveillance, tracking and fire-control systems to the defence and security markets. A majority stake was acquired by Cohort plc in December 2018. www.chess-dynamics.com

EID designs and manufactures advanced communications systems for naval and military customers. Cohort acquired a majority stake in June 2016.  www.eid.pt

ELAC SONAR supplies advanced sonar systems and underwater communications to global customers in the naval marketplace.  Acquired by Cohort in December 2020.  www.elac-sonar.de 

MASS is a specialist data technology company serving the defence and security markets, focused on electronic warfare, digital services and training support.  Acquired by Cohort in August 2006. www.mass.co.uk

MCL designs, sources and supports advanced electronic and surveillance technology for UK end users including the MOD and other government agencies. MCL has been part of the Group since July 2014. www.marlboroughcomms.com

SEA delivers and supports technology-based products for the defence and transport markets alongside specialist research and training services. Acquired by Cohort in October 2007. www.sea.co.uk

Cohort (AIM: CHRT) was admitted to London's Alternative Investment Market in March 2006. It has headquarters in Reading, Berkshire and employs in total around 1,000 core staff there and at its main operating company sites across the UK, Germany and Portugal.