Blocklisting Return

SCHEDULE 5

                             BLOCK LISTING RETURN                              

To: Listing Applications

UK Listing Authority

Financial Services Authority

25, The North Colonnade

Canary Wharf

London, E14 5HS

Please ensure the entries on this return are type

1. Name of company Bodycote International plc                                  

2. Name of scheme Bodycote International plc Executive Share Option Scheme     

3. Period of return: From 28 November 2000 to 5 September 2005                 

4.  Number and class of share(s) (amount                              1,176,898
    of stock/debt security) not issued                                         
    under scheme                          Ordinary 10p shares                  

5.  Number of shares issued/allotted                                    633,896
    under scheme during period:                                                

6.  Balance under scheme not yet issued/                                543,002
    allotted at end of period                                                  

7.  Number and class of share(s) (amount                              1,000,000
    of stock/debt securities) originally                                       
    listed and the date of admission;      25p Ordinary Shares 5 September 1998

Please confirm total number of shares in issue at the end of the period in     
order for us to update our records                                             
                                                                               
                                                                    321,058,698

Contact for queries: John Grime         Address: Hulley Road, Macclesfield SK10
                                        2SG                                    

Name: John Grime                        Telephone: [phone]                

Person making return Name: John Grime

Position: Secretary