AGM Statement

Dickinson Legg Group PLC
15 December 2004


                            DICKINSON LEGG GROUP PLC

                                 AGM Statement


'Trading in the first half of the year is expected to be in line with market
expectations. However, the volume of machine orders for tobacco processing and
specialist drying equipment has been lower than expected, which will result in
performance in the second half being below current market expectations.

The Company continues to have a number of quality prospects for Dickinson Legg
Ltd and Spooner Industries Ltd but generally customers are taking longer to
conclude their investment decisions and competition remains fierce for the
available business.'



For further information, please contact:

Dickinson Legg Group PLC                                            01962 841788
Barry Stevenson, Chairman
Tom Mackie, Chief Executive

Rowan Dartington                                                   0117 933 0010
Barrie Newton

Buchanan Communications                                            020 7466 5000
Richard Darby / Ben Willey



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