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10 January 2007
Results of Proxy Votes
AGM FY 2006
| Resolution | At meeting | Proxies received | |||
| (by show of hands) | F | A | D | W | |
| 1 | Unanimous For | 16,355,984 | 0 | 12,666 | 0 |
| 2 | Unanimous For | 16,356,984 | 0 | 11,666 | 0 |
| 3 | Unanimous For | 16,354,897 | 1,087 | 12,666 | 0 |
| 4 | Unanimous For | 16,319,350 | 36,084 | 12,666 | 550 |
| 5 | Unanimous For | 16,355,984 | 0 | 12,666 | 0 |
| 6 | Unanimous For | 14,981,906 | 36,991 | 13,666 | 1,336,087 |
| 7 | Unanimous For | 16,354,504 | 1,480 | 12,666 | 0 |
| 8 (SR) | Unanimous For | 16,353,467 | 1,480 | 12,666 | 1,037 |
| 9 (SR) | Unanimous For | 16,354,497 | 550 | 12,666 | 937 |
All resolutions were voted on by a show of hands; there was no poll on any resolution.
| Note | F - For |
| A - Against | |
| D - Discretion | |
| W - Votes Withheld | |
| SR - Special Resolution |
Total Issued Ordinary Share Capital: 22,647,911
NPL - 10 January 2007
NOTE TO EDITORS:
Diploma PLC is an international group of specialised distribution businesses operating in three sectors:
Life Sciences - suppliers of consumables, instrumentation and related services to research, environmental and clinical diagnostic laboratories. Principal companies are Anachem, a1-envirosciences and CBISS in Europe and Somagen in Canada.
Seals - Suppliers of hydraulic seals, gaskets, cylinders and attachment kits for heavy mobile machinery. Principal companies are Hercules Bulldog Sealing Products and HKX in North America and FPE in the UK.
Controls - Suppliers of specialised wiring, connectors, control devices and fasteners for a range of technically demanding applications. Principal companies are IS Group in the UK and US, Sommer Filcon in Germany and Hawco in the UK.
Within each of these sectors, the Diploma businesses serve industry segments with long term growth potential and with the opportunity for sustainable superior margins through the quality of customer service, depth of technical support and value adding activities.