Deutsche Bank increases stake to 3.68%

In accordance with their obligations under the Transparency Directive Deutsche
Bank AG of Frankfurt (on behalf of itself and Abbey Life Assurance Company
Limited) notified the company after close of business on 20 December 2007 that
as at 19 December 2007 it held voting rights in respect of 11,904,261 shares
representing 3.68% of the issued share capital of Bodycote International plc on
that day (less than 3% on 29 November 2007).