ARC International plc

ARC International plc

28 January 2004

ARC International plc, a world leader in user customizable processors for
embedded system design, will be announcing results for the fourth quarter and
financial year ended 31 December 2003 on Wednesday 4 February 2004.

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For more information, contact:

UK:

Charles Rendell                        Julie Foster/ Tim Lynch
Director of Corporate Administration   Consultant
ARC International                      Tulchan Communications Group
Phone: (+44) 208-236-2815              Phone: (+44) 207-353-4200
Email: charles.rendell@arc.com         Email: tlynch@tulchangroup.com