Sprue welcomes lapsing of BRK Offer

24 May 2013

                                Sprue Aegis plc
                          ("Sprue" or the "Company")

                      Sprue welcomes lapsing of BRK Offer

The Independent Directors of Sprue note the announcement released this
afternoon by BRK that, having received valid acceptances for its Offer
representing approximately 1.26 per cent. of the existing issued share capital
of Sprue, BRK has lapsed its Offer.

The Independent Directors welcome this announcement and confirm that they
remain committed to building value for all Sprue Shareholders.

Defined terms used in this announcement shall have the same meaning as in the
Company's circular dated 17 May 2013 unless the context requires otherwise.

In accordance with Rule 30.4 of the Code, a copy of this announcement will be
available on the Company's website (www.sprueaegis.com).

The Sprue Independent Directors accept responsibility for the information
contained in this announcement and confirm that to the best of their knowledge
and belief (having taken all reasonable care to ensure that such is the case),
the information contained in this announcement is in accordance with the facts
and does not omit anything likely to affect the import of such information.

For further information please visit www.sprueaegisoffer.com, or contact:

Sprue Aegis plc                                    02476 323 232
Graham Whitworth, Chairman & Group CEO
John Gahan, Group Finance Director

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Tom Griffiths
Paul Gillam

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Matt Ridsdale
Chris Munden

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Notes to Editors

About Sprue Aegis plc

With its head office in Coventry, UK, Sprue is one of Europe's leading home
safety products supplier and manufactures one of the world's smallest carbon
monoxide sensors for use in carbon monoxide alarms. Sprue designs and sells
smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and other safety related products throughout
Europe under the FireAngel, AngelEye, Pace Sensors, First Alert, BRK and Dicon
brands.

Sprue enjoys a strong European market presence with a leading UK retail
footprint and is the supplier of choice to the UK's Fire and Rescue Services.
Sprue continues to develop its market share in the UK trade sector. Sprue has
an established network of independent distributors within Continental Europe
providing access into these key growth markets through local partners.

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