AGM Statement

Marshalls PLC
22 May 2002



                                 MARSHALLS PLC


                                 AGM STATEMENT


Speaking at the Annual General Meeting today, 22nd May 2002, Mr Christopher
Burnett, Chairman of Marshalls plc, the Specialist Landscape, Clay and Stone
Products Group said:

'Sales to date have been significantly ahead of the difficult trading period at
the beginning of last year.  Cumulatively, sales, on a like for like basis, are
11 per cent ahead of 2001.  Including acquisitions, sales are up 15 per cent.
This is a very pleasing outcome compared with early 2001, and is in line with
our expectations.

We shall provide an update on trading for the first half prior to going into the
closed period on 5th July 2002.  At that time we will be better placed to make
an assessment of the performance required in the second half to meet or exceed
current Market forecasts for the full year. Shareholders will recall the
exceptionally strong trading we experienced in the second half of 2001 as we
satisfied the backlog of demand.'


Enquiries:


Christopher Burnett        Chairman             Marshalls plc     01484 438900
Ian Burrell                Finance Director     Marshalls plc     01484 438900

Jon Coles                                       Brunswick Group   0207 404 5959
William Cullum                                  Brunswick Group   0207 404 5959



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