RNS Number:7832K
Compco Holdings PLC
07 May 2003





COMPCO HOLDINGS PLC





7 May 2003







COMPCO HOLDINGS PLC ("Compco or the "Company)



The Board of Compco has noted the recent rise in Compco's share price. The Board
of Compco can confirm that it has received an approach which may or may not lead
to an offer being made for the Company.


Shareholders will be kept informed of any relevant developments.



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ENQUIRIES:


COMPCO HOLDINGS PLC                                        Tel: 020 7436 0198

Robert Nadler - Joint Chief Executive

Nigel Ross - Joint Chief Executive


CREDIT LYONNAIS SECURITIES                                 Tel: 020 7588 4000

Robert Finlay

Marc Milmo



Credit Lyonnais Securities, which is regulated in the United Kingdom by the
Financial Services Authority in respect of regulated activities, is acting
exclusively for Compco Holdings and no one else in connection with the Offer and
will not be responsible to anyone other than Compco Holdings for providing the
protections afforded to clients of Credit Lyonnais Securities or for providing
advice in relation to the Offer.






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