AGM Statement

McBride PLC
04 November 2003

4 November 2003


                                  McBRIDE PLC

                                 AGM STATEMENT

McBride plc ('the Group'), Europe's leading supplier of household and personal
care retailer brand products, will report on current trading at its AGM today.
The Interim Results for the half year ending 31 December 2003 will be announced
in February 2004.

The Group is pleased to report that, in the financial year to date, sales are in
line with expectations with continued sales growth in Continental Europe and
stable sales in the UK.  This sales growth combined with operational
improvements are producing a satisfactory improvement in profitability.

Cash generation remains strong with net debt at the end of October approximately
£50m versus £61m at June 2003.

For further information:

McBride plc

Mike Handley                                             01494 607050
Miles Roberts                                            01494 607050

Financial Dynamics

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