Offer Update

Bodycote International PLC 29 December 2000 BODYCOTE INTERNATIOAL plc ('Bodycote') HART-SCOTT-RODINO CLEARANCE Bodycote is pleased to announce that it has now received clearance under the provisions of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Improvements Act 1976 for the proposed acquisition of Lindberg Corporation ('Lindberg'). The tender offer for the outstanding shares of Lindberg is currently anticipated to expire on 17 February 2000.

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