Director Shareholding

Surface Transforms PLC
16 October 2003



16 October 2003


                             SURFACE TRANSFORMS PLC

                                Director Dealings

Mr Peter Holland, a director of the Company has been issued with 12,245 new
ordinary shares of 1p each in lieu of accrued remuneration due to him of
approximately £9,000 for the period 31 March 2003 to 31 August 2003. The shares
were issued at a price of 73.5p per share, this being the average mid-market
price at close of dealings on 14 October.

Peter Holland joined the board earlier this year and has made an important
contribution to the Company's strategic and commercial development. Surface
Transforms recognises the value of Mr Holland's contribution to its future and
has agreed to his request to be remunerated in shares as this reflects his
long-term commitment to the Company's success.

Following the issue of the shares, Mr Holland owns 123,003 shares in the Company
representing 1.3 per cent of the issued share capital of the Company.

Enquiries, please contact:

Julio Faria                    Neil Boom
Surface Transforms plc         Gresham PR Ltd.
01928 735498                   020 7404 9000

Neil Baldwin
Brewin Dolphin
0113 241 0126






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