Notification of Meeting

Aortech International PLC
9 April 2002

                           AorTech International plc


           'Intended US$52m acquisition of BD Critical Care business'



Following the announcement made by AorTech International plc an analyst
presentation will be held at 14.30 TODAY, Tuesday, 9th April at College Hill's
offices, 78 Cannon Street, London, EC4N 6HH.



                                                                  9th April 2002


Enquires:


College Hill Associates                                      Tel: [phone]
Michael Padley
Clare Warren












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