Trading Statement

Mears Group PLC
22 January 2004

Mears Group Plc


Trading update


Thursday 22 January 2004


The Board is pleased to announce that trading results for the year ended 31
December 2003 will be in line with market expectations.



The order book continues to grow following contract awards from a number of
housing associations and local authorities.



As a result of the growing order book and a continuing high level of interest in
the Group's services to the social housing sector, the Directors are very
confident in the future prospects for the Group.



For further information:


Bob Holt                    Chairman                            01453 511911
                                                                07778 798816

David Robertson             Finance Director                    01453 511911
                                                                07887 705357




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