Disposal of SyAqua Mexico

Genus PLC
04 October 2007




For Immediate Release                                            4 October 2007

                                    Genus plc
                                        
                            Disposal of SyAqua Mexico
                                        

Genus plc, a world leading animal genetics company, is pleased to announce the 
disposal of its SyAqua Mexico shrimp business for a total consideration of $2.6m 
(£1.3m) in cash.

For the year ended 30 June 2007, SyAqua Mexico generated turnover of £2.4m and 
an operating profit of £0.5m with net assets of £0.8m.

Commenting on the disposal Richard Wood, Chief Executive, said 'We are
continuing  to implement our strategy for non-core business disposals, and the
three SyAqua  shrimp businesses in Brazil, Thailand and Mexico have now been
sold.'



For further information please contact:

Genus plc                                     Tel: [phone]
Richard Wood, Chief Executive
Martin Boden, Finance Director

Buchanan Communications                       Tel: [phone]
Charles Ryland / Suzanne Brocks




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