Bodycote plc (the "Company) 15 April 2014Exercise of Options and Sale of SharesOn 14 April 2014, the Company was notified that on 11 April 2014 the followingDirectors* and Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities`PDMRs', had exercised share options over ordinary shares of 17 3/11 p each inthe Company ("Ordinary Shares"), under the 2011 Bodycote Investment Plan at anexercise price of £7.6975 per share.The Company has also been notified on 14 April 2014 that the followingDirectors* and Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities ("PDMRs") soldordinary shares of 17 3/11p in the Company ("Ordinary Shares"). The sales pricewas £7.6776 per share.PDMRs Share options Beneficial Shareholding % of issued exercised under ordinary shares after share capital 2011 Bodycote sold exercise and Investment Plan saleStephen Harris* 231,144 231,144 570,030 0.30David Landless* 154,750 154,750 500,545 0.26Dan McCurdy 87,662 30,848 243,031 0.13The announcement is made in accordance with the requirements of DTR 3.1.4Contact for queries:Ute Ball, Company Secretary: Springwood Court, Macclesfield, SK10 2XFTel: 01625 505300