Notifiable Interests

microgen

Information Management Solutions

www.microgen.co.uk

6th January 2005

Microgen plc

Notifiable Interests

The Company received notice on the 5th January 2005 that under Sections 198-202
of the Companies Act 1985 British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme is
interested in 3,151,318 Ordinary Shares representing 3.10% of the issued share
capital.

The shares are registered in the name of:

No. of shares

British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme (Chase GIS )

Nominees Limited 3,151,318

If you require further information please contact:

G.E. Liddle, Company Secretary [phone]