Disposal

Carillion PLC
30 March 2006

Carillion completes sale of UK rail products manufacturer, Edgar Allen.

Further to its announcement on 18 January 2006, support services and
construction company Carillion plc has completed the sale of Edgar Allen, a rail
products manufacturer, to Balfour Beatty.

The consideration paid in respect of this sale is £21 million in cash, which is
net of a £1.2 million adjustment to reflect a deficit in Edgar Allen's pension
fund.

Edgar Allen, formerly part of Mowlem plc, which Carillion acquired on 23
February 2006, is a non-core business that does not fit Carillion's strategy for
growth.

In 2004, Edgar Allen had sales of approximately £25 million, profit before tax
of £2.1 million and gross assets at 31 December 2004 of £18.8 million.

The consideration allows for cash in Edgar Allen of approximately £11.5 million,
including cash in lieu of normalised working capital requirements. Carillion
will use the proceeds from the sale to reduce its debt.

For further information contact
John Denning, Director Group Corporate Affairs Carillion plc 01902 316426




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