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Bioquell PLC

25 May 2018

25 May 2018

Bioquell PLC - Disposal of Defence Business

Bioquell PLC ("Bioquell") (LSE symbol: BQE) - a leading provider of products and services for the Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical and Healthcare markets today announces the disposal of its MDH Defence business ("MDH").

Under the terms of the disposal, MDH is being sold for an initial consideration of GBP0.4m, with a further contingent payment of up to GBP0.6m due if MDH is successful in winning a specific contract for which it is presently bidding within the next 12 months. Bioquell will complete a partly fulfilled defence contract which will generate revenue and margin of approximately GBP0.7m and GBP0.2m respectively during the second half of 2018.

In the year ended 31 December 2017, MDH had revenue of GBP0.7m and made an operating loss of GBP35,000. The value of MDH's net assets being disposed of at completion is GBP0.4 million and any gain or loss on disposal will not be material, save to the extent that contingent consideration is received. MDH has no shared products or shared customers with Bioquell's core business.

Commenting on the strategic disposal, Ian Johnson, Executive Chairman of Bioquell PLC, said:

"I am pleased to have been able to reach agreement to exit this non-core business. The disposal represents a further step in simplifying and reducing the complexity of the business and transitioning Bioquell's focus to its core products and services, namely; bio-decontamination, aseptic workstations and infection control enclosures."

Enquiries:

Ian Johnson Executive Chairman Bioquell PLC 01264 835900

   Michael Roller         Finance Director 

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