Trading Statement

Mears Group PLC
22 January 2002

Mears Group PLC

Trading Update



The Board of Mears announce that the results for the year ended 31st December
2001 are expected to be in line with market expectations and will demonstrate
the Group's continued commitment to positive cash management.

Trading conditions in all of the Group's principal markets are ahead of last
year.



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