RNS Number:1269Z
AEA Technology PLC
25 July 2002



                               AEA TECHNOLOGY PLC

                    Result of Extraordinary General Meeting


At the Extraordinary General Meeting of AEA Technology plc held earlier today,
shareholders approved the resolution for the payment of the special dividend of
50 pence per ordinary share, 9 for 11 share capital consolidation and authority
to make market purchases of up to just under 15% of its new ordinary shares.

Application has been made to the UK Listing Authority and the London Stock
Exchange for 73,218,834 new ordinary shares of 12 2/9 pence each to be admitted
to the Official List and to be admitted to trading. Dealings in the new ordinary
shares are expected to commence on 29 July 2002.

Subject to admission becoming effective, the special dividend will be paid on 30
August 2002 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on Friday,
26 July 2002.

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