Trading Statement

McBride PLC
21 December 2004

21 December 2004



                                        McBride plc

PRE CLOSE STATEMENT


McBride plc, Europe's leading supplier of household and personal care retailer
brand products, is pleased to provide an update on trading prior to entering its
Close Period for the six months ending 31 December 2004.


Trading in the year to date has been in line with expectations.


As outlined at the AGM, the trading environment has remained very competitive.
Sales have continued to increase in Continental Europe but in the UK, sales have
declined slightly.


Improved operational performance, tight control of overheads and the management
of the rise to date in raw material prices have benefited profitability.
Underlying cash generation from trading remains strong.


The Interim Results for the six months ending 31 December 2004 will be announced
on 10 February 2005.


For further information:
Mike Handley, Chief Executive, McBride plc,                   [phone]
Miles Roberts, Finance Director McBride plc,                  [phone]
Andrew Dowler, Financial Dynamics,                            [phone]






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