Andrew Haines Joins Management Team At ARC International

SAN JOSE, CA., - October 22, 2002 – ARC International (LSE: ARK), a world leader in configurable SoC platform technologies, announced it has hired Andrew Haines as senior vice president of marketing. Andrew will report directly to the company's president and be responsible for all marketing and marketing communications activities. Farzad Zarrinfar has accepted the position of vice president of strategic sales.

"Since the beginning of the year I've focused on building a world-class management team to further our leading position in customizable SoC solutions," said Mike Gulett, CEO and president. "With the addition of Andrew Haines, that process is complete. We now have the organization, experience and skills in place to execute ARC's vision."

Haines has more than 25 years experience in the semiconductor industry. Prior to joining ARC, Haines was vice president of marketing at Synplicity where he was a key member of the management that completed the company's IPO. Previously, he has also held enior marketing positions at Actel, VLSI Technology, Intel, and Philips. Haines holds a B.S. in Physics from the University of Wisconsin.

About ARC
ARC International is an industry-leading developer of embedded user-customizable, high-performance 32-bit RISC/DSP processor cores, with integrated development tools, peripherals, RTOS and software. These integrated products and solutions are a result of
the acquisitions of MetaWare, VAutomation and Precise Software Technologies. ARC's integrated intellectual property solutions assist customers in rapidly developing next generation wireless, networking and consumer electronics products, reducing time to market, reducing their cost, reducing the number of IP suppliers and reducing their risk for System-on-Chip product development. Products based on ARC's technology include digital still cameras, set-top boxes, and network processors.

ARC International employs more than 200 people in research and development, sales, and marketing offices across North America, Europe and Israel. Full details of the company's locations and other information are on the company's web site, www.ARC.com. ARC International is listed on the London Stock Exchange as ARC International plc (LSE:ARK).

Statements made in this press release that are not historical facts include forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ from those indicated by such forward-looking statements include, among others, market acceptance of the ARC technology; fluctuations in and unpredictability of the Company's quarterly results; general economic and business conditions; regulatory policies adopted by governmental authorities; assumptions regarding the Company's future business strategy; changes in technology; competition; ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; risks associated with the Company's international operations; and other uncertainties that are discussed in the "Investment Considerations" section of the Company's listing particulars dated 28 September 2000 filed with the United Kingdom Listing Authority and the Registrar of Companies in England and Wales. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date such statement was first made

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