Result of EGM

Fisher (James) & Sons PLC
22 December 2006


          James Fisher and Sons Public Limited Company ('the Company')


                                 Result of EGM



The Company is pleased to announce that the two resolutions proposed at today's
Extraordinary General Meeting were approved by shareholders. The proposed
acquisition of F.T. Everard & Sons Limited is expected to complete on 28
December 2006.


Contacts/enquiries:

James Fisher and Sons plc
Tim Harris (Chairman)                                Tel: [phone]
Nick Henry (Chief Executive Officer)                 Tel: [phone]
Mike Shields (Group Finance Director)                Tel: [phone]
www.james-fisher.co.uk

Adventis Financial PR
Peter Binns                                          Tel: [phone]
Chris Steele                                         Tel: [phone]
www.adventis.co.uk

22 December 2006



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