Acquisition

Balfour Beatty PLC 30 March 2006 30 March 2006 BALFOUR BEATTY COMPLETES THE ACQUISITION OF EDGAR ALLEN ======================================================= Balfour Beatty, the international engineering, construction and services group, announces today that it has completed the acquisition of Edgar Allen, the UK rail track products manufacturer, from Carillion for a net cash consideration of £9.5 million. Edgar Allen manufactures switches, crossings and other rail track products. Its acquisition will strengthen Balfour Beatty's position as a specialist in the design, manufacture, supply and installation of track products in the UK and overseas. In 2004, Edgar Allen had sales of £25 million and profits before tax of £2.1 million. ENDS Enquiries to: Tim Sharp Tel: 020 7216 6884 www.balfourbeatty.com This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange ACQEASDEDEEKEFE
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