Unigel Group plc

(the "Group" or the "Company")

Passing of Non-Executive Chairman

Unigel Group plc (AQSE: UNX), the manufacturer and supplier of materials used in the manufacture of telecommunication fibre optic cables regretfully announces the passing of Non-Executive Chairman Sven Janne Sjödén.

The Board offers its deepest sympathies to Mr Sjödén's family.

The Board is considering its options with regard to the appointment of a new Chairman and will make a further announcement as appropriate.

The Directors of the Company are responsible for the release of this announcement.

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Notes to Editors

Unigel Group plc is the holding company whose operating subsidiaries, Unigel (UK) Limited ("Unigel") and Unitape Limited ("Unitape") manufacture and distribute materials used in the manufacture of telecommunication fibre optic cables.

Unigel formulates, manufactures, and markets thixotropic gels primarily to the fibre optic cable industry. In addition, it also makes specialty gel products for the construction, green energy, and high voltage transmission apparatus markets.

Unitape is one of the largest domestic manufacturers and suppliers of laminated steel tapes to the fibre optic cable industry in North America.