Response to BPB plc Statement

Compagnie de Saint-Gobain
22 July 2005


For immediate release                                               22 July 2005

                                  Saint-Gobain
                         Response to BPB plc Statement


Saint-Gobain has noted the announcement by BPB plc ('BPB') and is surprised by
the negative reaction of the Board of BPB to the proposal made by Saint Gobain.


Enquiries

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