Board Change

Xaar PLC
25 January 2005



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                            25 January 2005


                                    Xaar plc


                                  BOARD CHANGE

Xaar plc ('Xaar'), the inkjet printing technology group headquartered in
Cambridge, announces the departure of Hugh Baker-Smith, Group Sales Director,
who is leaving the group with immediate effect. The board would like to thank
him for his valuable contribution as well as to wish him well for the future.

The company has identified a replacement and, subject to finalisation of the
individual's notice period, expects to make a further announcement by the end of
February.

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Contacts

Xaar plc:                                                         01223-423663
Ian Dinwoodie, Chief Executive                                  www.xaar.co.uk
Nigel Berry, Group Finance Director & Deputy Chief Executive

Bankside Consultants:
Steve Liebmann                                    020-7444-4163 / 07802-888159








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