Grant of share options

Forbidden Technologies plc (AIM: FBT), the AIM quoted owner and developer of the market leading Cloud video platform, FORscene, announces that on 25 April 2013 options over the Companys ordinary shares of 0.8p were granted to the Directors listed below at an exercise price of 27.5p per share (being the closing mid market price on 25 April 2013).

Director Number of Options Vic Steel 50,000 Greg Hirst 50,000 Phil Madden 50,000 David Main 50,000

The options were granted under Forbidden's EMI share option scheme.

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About Forbidden Technologies plc

Forbidden Technologies plc (AIM: FBT, www.forbidden.co.uk) floated in February 2000.

The Company develops and markets a powerful cloud video platform, FORscene, which is used by broadcasters, in professional web video, in education and by consumers. FORscene is one of the worlds most advanced browser-based and mobile applications.

For more information, please visit www.forbidden.co.uk or contact:

Forbidden Technologies plc Stephen Streater, CEO Tel: +44 (0)20 8879 7245

Cenkos Securities plc, Nominated Adviser and Broker Adrian Hargrave, Corporate Finance Alex Aylen, Sales Tel: +44 (0)20 7397 8900

Bishopsgate Communications Nick Rome / Sam Allen/ Matthew Low Tel: +44 (0)20 7562 3350 forbidden@bishopsgatecommunications.com