RNS Number:4284L
UCM Group PLC
22 May 2003



                                                                     22 May 2003



                                 UCM Group PLC

                            ("UCM" or the "Company")


                             ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING


Chairman's Statement


At the Annual General Meeting of UCM held today, Mr John Gordon, Chairman, made
the following statement:

"The economic environment in the global markets which we serve has led to
uncertain trading conditions, which I highlighted in my statement published in
the 2002 Annual Report.

As a consequence, trading to date has resulted in a performance weaker than
anticipated. However, the Board remains confident that benefits will be seen in
the second half from the, soon to be completed, strategic reorganisation."


Enquiries:

UCM Group PLC                                                       01785 223122
John Gordon, Chairman
Bob Hughes, Chief Executive
Melvyn Fookes, Group Finance Director


Weber Shandwick Square Mile                                        020 7067 0700
Terry Garrett or Alex White or Rachel Taylor








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