AGM Statement

Leeds Group PLC
31 January 2008


Issued on behalf of Leeds Group plc

Date: Thursday, 31 January 2008

                                                            IMMEDIATE RELEASE


                                Leeds Group plc

                             Annual General Meeting


At today's Annual General Meeting, Ewen Wigley, Non-Executive Chairman, told
shareholders:

'In our preliminary results announcement made on 19 December 2007, we stated
that Hemmers-Itex continues to perform in line with the expectations of both its
management and the Board. This remains the case.

As we highlighted in the Report & Accounts issued to shareholders earlier this
month, the demise last year of a major competitor has presented Hemmers-Itex
with an opportunity to expand its business. As part of this anticipated growth,
Hemmers-Itex is increasing the size of its premises in Nordhorn with the
construction of further warehousing and offices. This development, which is
underway, is currently running to schedule and budget.

The Board continues to look for acquisitions or investments that will strengthen
the Group. We will also look to buy back shares whenever the appropriate
opportunity arises.'

Subsequently, all resolutions were duly passed.


Enquiries:

Leeds Group plc                              Citigate Dewe Rogerson
Malcolm Wilson, Company Secretary            Fiona Tooley
Tel: [phone] or 07801 224618           Tel: [phone] or 07785 703523
Ewen Wigley, Chairman
Tel: [phone]

Seymour Pierce Limited
Sarah Jacobs
Tel: [phone]


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