Rule 2.10 Announcement

Bodycote International plc ("Bodycote")                    

                            Rule 2.10 Announcement                             

In accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers,
Bodycote confirms that its current issued share capital comprises 322,752,690
ordinary shares of 10 pence each.

The International Securities Identification Number for Bodycote's ordinary
shares is GB0006895626.

Enquiries:

Bodycote International plc [phone]

John Grime

Dealing Disclosure Requirements

Under the provisions of Rule 8.3 of the Code, if any person is, or becomes, "
interested" (directly or indirectly) in 1% or more of any class of "relevant
securities" of Bodycote, all "dealings" in any "relevant securities" of that
company (including by means of an option in respect of, or a derivative
referenced to, any such "relevant securities") must be publicly disclosed by no
later than 3.30 pm (London time) on the London business day following the date
of the relevant transaction. This requirement will continue until the date on
which the offer becomes, or is declared, unconditional as to acceptances,
lapses or is otherwise withdrawn or on which the "offer period" otherwise ends.
If two or more persons act together pursuant to an agreement or understanding,
whether formal or informal, to acquire an "interest" in "relevant securities"
of Bodycote, they will be deemed to be a single person for the purpose of Rule
8.3.

Under the provisions of Rule 8.1 of the Code, all "dealings" in "relevant
securities" of Bodycote by Sulzer or Bodycote, or by any of their respective "
associates", must be disclosed by no later than 12.00 noon (London time) on the
London business day following the date of the relevant transaction.

A disclosure table, giving details of the companies in whose "relevant
securities" "dealings" should be disclosed, and the number of such securities
in issue, can be found on the Takeover Panel's website at 
www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.

"Interests in securities" arise, in summary, when a person has long economic
exposure, whether conditional or absolute, to changes in the price of
securities. In particular, a person will be treated as having an "interest" by
virtue of the ownership or control of securities, or by virtue of any option in
respect of, or derivative referenced to, securities.

Terms in quotation marks are defined in the Code, which can also be found on
the Panel's website. If you are in any doubt as to whether or not you are
required to disclose a "dealing" under Rule 8, you should consult the Panel.