Acquisition of Camtek Ltd Complete

JETCAM INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LIMITED 26 October 1999 JETCAM INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LIMITED ('Jetcam' or 'the Company') Result of Extraordinary General Meeting Result of Open Offer JETCAM develops and markets software systems for computer programming of punching and cutting machines used in sheet metal fabrication. JETCAM, which listed on the Alternative Investment Market ('AIM') in May 1999, announces that it has now completed the acquisition of Camtek Limited ('Camtek') for £4 million, subject to admission of the new ordinary shares to AIM. Camtek, a UK company, develops and markets CAM software systems for computer numerical control programming of machines in the sheet metal fabrication and milling and turning industries. At the Extraordinary General Meeting of the Company held today, the resolution to effect the acquisition of Camtek Limited was duly passed. Under the open offer of 3.2 million new ordinary shares, the Directors of JETCAM irrevocably undertook not to subscribe for their entitlements. These shares were placed firm by Townsley & Co with institutional and other investors. Of the balance of 80,260 new ordinary shares, which remained available for subscription under the open offer, 57,212 new ordinary shares were taken up by qualifying shareholders, representing 71.3% of the ordinary shares available for subscription under the open offer and 1.74% of the total number of open offer shares. Commenting on the acquisition of Camtek, Ivan Stern, Chief Executive of JETCAM, said: 'I am delighted that we are now able to complete the acquisition of Camtek and progress the integration of the two businesses. The opportunities for the combined group are very exciting and can only continue to grow as both companies continue to launch innovative, new products designed to address the as yet unsatisfied needs of our marketplace.' ENQUIRIES JETCAM International Holdings Limited Tel: 00 377 97971640 John Wright College Hill Tel: (00 44)20 74572020 Nicola Weiner John East & Partners Limited Tel: (00 44)20 76282200 John East

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