Trading Statement

Carillion PLC
06 January 2005


Carillion plc trading update


Support services and construction company, Carillion plc, is providing this
update on trading for the year ended 31 December 2004 in advance of its
preliminary results announcement on 9 March 2005.


Carillion continued to benefit from positive trading conditions in the second
half of 2004. Consequently, full-year profit before tax, goodwill and
exceptional items is anticipated to be in line with market expectations. 
Profit will again be backed by strong cash generation.

The Group's order book remains strong and the outlook for its main markets
continues to be positive. Therefore, notwithstanding the effects of selling
Carillion BTP and Crown House in 2004 and of transferring rail maintenance work
to Network Rail, Carillion expects to make further progress in 2005.


Carillion Chief Executive John McDonough and Finance Director Chris Girling will
host a conference call on this statement at 0900 this morning. The number to
call to join the conference is 0208 515 2301.


For further information contact John Denning, Director Group Corporate Affairs
on 01902 316426.



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