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Mid-States PLC

25 November 2010

MID-STATES PLC (the "Company")

Development of the AD Miniature

The Company is pleased to announce that, as part of developing the commercial potential of its flagship Air Disinfection product, known as the 'AD', it has made good progress in developing a miniature 'AD' device specifically designed for the retail market. Development began on the AD miniature in January 2010 and the Company can now report that:

-- Independent laboratory results from the University of Wales Institute in Cardiff of the initial testing of the miniaturised air disinfection prototype are very positive and show the small device was equally as effective as the current AD device in reducing bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus - MRSA) in a test chamber with a volume of approximately 20 cubic metres (4.6 metres long x 2.2 meters high x 2.0 meters wide). Whilst further testing is required, this is a key stage in the development of the product and demonstrates the efficacy of the new device in a small room.

-- A patent covering the miniaturised air disinfection device has been applied for in the UK and, under the terms of the Paris Convention*, further applications can now be filed by the Company in all other major territories during the next twelve months.

Javier Segura, Managing Director of Mid-States PLC, commented: "We are delighted with the progress made with the development of the miniaturised device. We believe there are multiple environments to which the miniature AD is suited, for example the 'home health' market, which could be very significant. Along with continuing to further demonstrate the efficacy of the miniaturised device, we are actively looking for the right partner to assist us in addressing these large markets."

*Please note the Paris Convention is a treaty adhered to by about 130 countries, which helps those who wish to obtain patent protection in more than one country as this treaty allows patent applicants a period of 12 months from their first filing (in their home country) to file subsequent applications in other countries for the same invention.

For further information:

Mid-States PLC Tel: +44 (0) 20 7603 1515

Andrew Tonks, Finance Director

Panmure Gordon (UK) Limited Tel: +44 (0) 20 7459 3600

Andrew Godber

Cardew Group Tel: +44 (0) 20 7930 0777

Tim Robertson / Catherine Maitland

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