Major Refurbishment of Great West House

Release date: Tuesday 22 March 2005 Embargoed until: 07.00 CLS HOLDINGS PLC ('CLS') ANNOUNCES AN EXTENSIVE REFURBISHMENT OF GREAT WEST HOUSE, BRENTFORD The Board of CLS is pleased to announce that planning consent has been granted for the major refurbishment of Great West House on the Great West Road in Brentford. This prominent 14,400 sq m (155,000 sq ft) building is to be significantly updated to include a striking new roof line, over cladding and new landscaping. Internally there will be new reception areas and a gymnasium to complement the existing on site staff restaurant, which has recently undergone refurbishment. It is envisaged that the works will be completed by December 2005 at a total cost of £8.5m. This innovative scheme has been designed by EPR Architects and is to be constructed with the minimum disruption to the existing tenants, which include BSkyB, Le Meridien and Allianz Cornhill Insurance. CLS has appointed King Sturge as joint letting agents with DTZ who are marketing accommodation from 372 sq m (4,000 sq ft) to 5,220 sq m (56,200 sq ft). The available floors are to be refurbished to include new air conditioning, carpets and suspended ceilings and will be available for occupation from the middle of 2005. Executive Chairman, Sten Mortstedt, said: 'We are very pleased to have received planning consent to enable CLS to carry out this imaginative and creative scheme to enhance this landmark building. We are confident that this project will make the building an even more attractive location for new and existing tenants.' Philip Papenfus the Partner in charge of the King Sturge SE offices team commented: 'We are delighted to be appointed jointly with DTZ on this exciting refurbishment project which will deservedly transform this well-known West London, landmark building into a contemporary office complex incorporating a range of new tenant facilities.' -ends- For further information, please contact: Sten Mortstedt, Executive Chairman Tom Thomson, Chief Executive & Vice Chairman Kevin Chapman, UK Property Director CLS Holdings plc Tel. +44 (0)20 7582 7766 www.clsholdings.com Ben Simons Hansard Communications Tel. +44 (0)20 7245 1100

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