Change of Adviser

Cropper(James) PLC
01 May 2007


Issued by Citigate Dewe Rogerson, Birmingham
Date: Tuesday, 1 May 2007
IMMEDIATE RELEASE



                               James Cropper plc

                Appointment of Financial Adviser and Stockbroker


The Board of James Cropper plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Brewin
Dolphin Securities Ltd as the Company's Financial Adviser and Stockbroker with
immediate effect (1 May 2007).



Enquiries:
Alun Lewis, Chief Executive
John Denman, Group Finance Director       Ifor Williams, Director
James Cropper plc                         Brewin Dolphin Securities Ltd
Telephone: [phone]                   Telephone:     [phone]
www.cropper.com
FT Listing: Basic Resource                Fiona Tooley, Director
EPIC: CRPR                                Citigate Dewe Rogerson Ltd
                                          Telephone:     [phone]
                                          Mobile:        [phone]




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