Final Results

CML MICROSYSTEMS PLC
15 July 1999

                          CML Microsystems Plc
         Preliminary Results for the Year ended 31st March 1999
                                                                        


CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT

The  widespread  business  downturn in the Far  East,  together  with  a
general reduction in the demand for semiconductor products seen in other
areas,  combined to hold back the progress of the Group's  semiconductor
businesses  in  the second half.  A serious shortfall in performance  by
the  Group's traffic business was also encountered.  The overall outcome
for the year remains, nevertheless, broadly in line with reported market
expectations.

For  the  twelve month trading period ending 31 March 1999, the  pre-tax
profit  of  £1.329m  is  down  by almost half  on  the  figure  for  the
corresponding period (1998 £2.524m), on turnover virtually unchanged  at
£20.62m  (1998  £20.61m).   A  fall in turnover  was  recorded  for  the
semiconductor businesses.

Operating profit fell by 53% to £0.99m (1998 £2.126m), which includes an
operating  loss  of  approximately  £0.52m  reported  for  the   traffic
business.

Net  interest  earnings  are  down by  15%  at  £0.339  (1998  £0.398m),
resulting  from the reduced cash available for investment and the  lower
interest  rates ruling in the market.  Net cash stood at  £4.4m  at  the
year  end (1998 £8.0m), reflecting the high level of capital expenditure
during the trading period.

In  addition  to  expenditure in the region of  £2.94m  on  the  new  UK
semiconductor operating facility, the company purchased and cancelled 2m
of  its shares through the market.  The average price paid per share was
70.5p, for a total cost of £1.42m.

The balance sheet reflects the change due to these matters.

Your  directors  have considered the current results, along  with  their
opinion of future prospects, and they find no good reason to change  the
recommended   dividend  for  the  year  against  the   reported   market
expectation.  They are recommending the payment of a maintained dividend
of  7p  per  Ordinary  share.   Subject to  shareholder  approval,  this
dividend will be payable to all shareholders on the register as  on  the
30th July 1999.

As  I  have  indicated,  the  semiconductor operating  businesses  found
selling conditions very difficult in many of their markets.  In the  Far
East,  a  marked slowdown in business volume was apparent, coupled  with
extreme  pressure on component prices as equipment producers  strove  to
compete  with lower cost economies in the area.  A small rise in overall
sales was posted for the region.

A  general  slow  down in demand was also seen in the European  and  USA
market  territories, where turnover was down in each case.  Some welcome
relief  was found through a healthy increase in sales into other  areas,
led by the developing markets in the South Americas.

Telecommunications again formed the strongest growth area for  products,
supported by the increasing range of Group devices serving this  market.
Products  for  digital wireless applications continued to make  progress
with  the  steadily  increasing  demand  for  wireless  data  solutions.
Business opportunities in the Group's mainstream historic product  area,
Private Mobile Radio (PMR), continued to show material decline.
Occupation of the new UK semiconductor operating facilities is assisting
the Group's plans to respond effectively to changing market needs in the
semiconductor business area.  New management measures were taking  place
at  the  US  semiconductor operating company through the  year-end,  and
resources for the Singapore based sales operation are being expanded  to
meet the opportunities in this region.

Steps  to  achieve  the full-focus by IMS, the Group's  advanced  design
centre,  toward  group-centred  products  proceeded  as  planned.   This
required  the foregoing of cost-paid business in favour of  the  Group's
strategic  product interests.  This cost is included  with  the  present
results and will continue to have bearing for the short term.

The   results  for  Microsense  Systems  Limited,  the  Group's  Traffic
business,   were  a  great  disappointment.   An  increase   in   sales,
principally  into the UK traffic market, did not prevent  this  business
from  incurring a very substantial loss for the period.   Problems  were
encountered with the successful execution of various contracts  relating
to the provision of services and products, and indications of underlying
weakness in the control of some operational aspects of the business  are
evident.  Consideration of these and other matters are in hand  at  this
time of reporting to you.

Radio Data Technology recorded a healthy increase in turnover and profit
for  the  period. It found good demand for its growing range of wireless
data and wireless video end-user products, and has recently enlarged its
operating facilities to better accommodate their growth.  RDT is gaining
increasing  presence  in  the  UK  and European  marketplace  for  high-
performance wireless data and video solutions.

Subsequent  to  the year end, James Christopher Hayes has  tendered  his
resignation  as a non-executive member of your board.  Chris  Hayes  was
instrumental in establishing the profitable presence of the Group in the
US  marketplace, and for many years guided this initial presence through
its growth into the important Group operation that it forms today.  Your
board wishes to thank Chris for his contribution to the company, and  to
extend their good wishes for his happy retirement to Scotland.

It is always difficult, at this point in any trading year, to offer much
certainty towards its outcome.

I  am  encouraged by recent trading evidence to believe that the  market
situation  for semiconductor products is improving in the Far  East  and
elsewhere.   The  take-up prospects for newer parts is also  good.   The
semiconductor businesses expect to move ahead.  I have little doubt that
RDT will do likewise.

The  Directors are actively reviewing the Group's traffic interests  and
an announcement will be made as soon as the position clarifies itself.

Subject  to  unforeseen circumstances, I am optimistic that the  results
for this current year will post an improvement.

The  directors wish to record their thanks to the Group's employees  for
their continuing commitment and support.

GW Gurry
Chairman
15 July 1999

                         CML Microsystems Plc
                      Preliminary Results for the
                      year ended 31st March 1999
                     Group Profit and Loss Account
                                   
                                   

                                                Unaudited       Audited
                                                     1999          1998
                                                    £'000         £'000
                                                                       
Turnover                                           20,617        20,611
                                                 --------      --------
                                                                       
Operating Profit                                      990         2,126
                                                                       
Interest Receivable                                   381           457
                                                                       
Interest Payable                                     (42)          (59)
                                                 --------      --------
                                                                       
Profit on Ordinary Activities before                1,329         2,524
Taxation
                                                                       
Taxation                                            (557)         (870)
                                                 --------      --------
                                                      772         1,654
                                                                       
Minority Interest                                       1            95
                                                 --------      --------
                                                                       
Profit Attributable to Shareholders                   773         1,749
                                                                       
Proposed Dividend                                   (974)       (1,114)
                                                 --------      --------
                                                                       
Retained (loss)/Profit for year                     (201)           635
                                                    =====         =====
                                                                       
Basic Earnings Per Share                            4.96p        10.99p
                                                 --------      --------



                          CML Microsystems Plc
                          Preliminary Results
                      Summary Group Balance Sheet
                         as at 31st March 1999
                                    

                                               Unaudited         Audited
                                                    1999            1998
                                                   £'000           £'000
Fixed Assets                                                            
  Tangible assets                                  9,992           7,177
                                                   =====           =====
Current Assets                                                          
  Stocks                                           2,250           2,414
  Debtors                                          5,219           5,651
  Investments                                      2,114           5,302
  Cash at Bank & in hand                           2,309           2,671
                                                --------        --------
                                                  11,892          16,038
                                                                        
Creditors:  Amounts falling due                                         
  within one year                                (5,146)         (5,091)
                                                --------        --------
Net Current Assets                                 6,746          10,947
                                                --------        --------
                                                                        
Deferred Taxation                                   (74)             (3)
                                                --------        --------
Net Assets                                        16,664          18,121
                                                   =====           =====
                                                                        
Capital & Reserves                                                      
  Called up share Capital                            696             796
  Share Premium Account                            2,349           2,349
  Capital Redemption Reserve                         255             155
  Profit & Loss Account                           13,355          14,811
                                                --------        --------
Shareholders Funds                                16,655          18,111
                                                                        
Minority Interests                                     9              10
                                                --------        --------
                                                  16,664          18,121
                                                   =====           =====
                                                                        


                          CML Microsystems Plc
                      Preliminary Results for the
                       year ended 31st March 1999
                   Summary Group Cash Flow Statement
                                    
                                    
                                                 Unaudited       Audited
                                                      1999          1998
                                                     £'000         £'000
                                                                        
Net cash inflow from operating activities            2,782         2,469
                                                                        
Returns on investments and servicing of                357           430
finance
                                                                        
Taxation                                             (747)         (952)
                                                                        
Capital expenditure and financial investment       (3,542)         (970)
                                                                        
Equity dividends paid                              (1,114)         (971)
                                                  --------      --------
Net cash (out)/in flow before financing            (2,264)             6
                                                                        
Financing                                          (1,410)             2
                                                  --------      --------
(Decrease)/Increase in cash                        (3,674)             8
                                                     =====         =====
                                                                        


Notes:

1.   The  profit and loss account, balance sheet and cash flow statement
     are  an abridged version of the Company's full accounts which  have
     not  yet been filed with the Registrar of Companies and which  have
     not yet been reported on by the Company's auditors.

2.   A  dividend of 7p per Ordinary Share (1998: 7p per Ordinary  Share)
     is  recommended  in respect of the year ended 31st March  1999  and
     will  be paid on 1st September 1999 to shareholders on the register
     as at 30th July 1999.

3.   The  calculation  of Basic Earnings per share  is  on  earnings  of
     £772,683  (1998:  £1,748,679) and on a weighted average  number  of
     shares of 15,585,485 shares (1998: 15,918,325 shares).