Director Shareholding

Helical Bar PLC
6 February 2002


Helical Bar plc (the 'Company')

The Company was informed on 5th February 2002 that on that day John Southwell, a
Director of the Company, bought ordinary 5p shares in the Company. The number of
shares purchased, the price per pence paid, and the total interest in the
Company following this purchase was as follows:

Director          Shares Purchased     Total Shareholding
          
John Southwell          880                  34,750
          
Price Paid             775p     

 
Contact:   T J Murphy     020 76290 0113

Date of Notification:    6th February 2002


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