Director Shareholding

ARC International plc
                  

Schedule 11 Announcement

Thursday 26th February, 2004

ARC International plc

ARC International plc has granted Carl Schlachte, its recently appointed Chief
Executive, an option over two million, five hundred thousand 0.1p Ordinary
Shares at a price of 20.75p each on 25th February 2004. These would be
exercisable over the period 25 February 2005 to 25 February 2014. One million,
five hundred thousand restricted 0.1p Ordinary Shares have also been awarded,
subject to certain performance criteria over the next three years. The
restricted shares will be satisfied by the ARC International plc Employee
Benefit Trust. Carl Schlachte currently holds no shares in ARC International
plc.

Contact

Julie Foster    Tulchan Communications 020 7353 4200