Judges Scientific plc

("Judges Scientific" or the "Company")

Purchase of Ordinary Shares

Judges Scientific announces that it has today acquired 1,036 ordinary shares of 5p each ("Ordinary Share") at a price of 8,150p per Ordinary Share. The Ordinary Shares have been immediately allocated to certain employees to satisfy awards under the Company's reward scheme.

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Judges Scientific plc (AIM: JDG), is a group focused on acquiring and developing companies in the scientific instrument sector.  The Group now consists of 20 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