AGM Statement

Leeds Group PLC
26 January 2006





Issued on behalf of Leeds Group plc
Date: Thursday, 26 January 2006
                                                               IMMEDIATE RELEASE



                                Leeds Group plc
                             Annual General Meeting



At today's Annual General Meeting, Vin Murria, Non-Executive Chairman, told
shareholders:

'In our preliminary results announcement on 20 December 2005, we stated that the
new financial year had begun well with results to date showing a continuation of
the strong sales and incoming orders experienced in the second half of the
previous year.

'I am pleased to report that the results of the first quarter of the current
year were encouraging with sales in that period by the Group's continuing
business exceeding last year's levels by 25%. With an order book that remains at
a record level, we face the future with a considerable degree of confidence.

'In addition, following the sale of Leeds Leasing plc to Bibby Asset Finance
Ltd, the Board continues to explore possible ways to apply the cash resources at
its disposal for the benefit of shareholders and will make further announcements
in due course as appropriate.'

All resolutions were duly passed.










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