Statement re Baggeridge Brick

Michelmersh Brick Holdings PLC
16 April 2007

                         Michelmersh Brick Holdings plc

                 ('Michelmersh', the 'Company', or the 'Group')


                      Statement regarding Baggeridge Brick Plc


Michelmersh Brick Holdings Plc announces that it has purchased 7,200,000 shares
in Baggeridge Brick Plc ('Baggeridge') at a price of 211.5 pence per share,
representing 17.43 per cent. of the issued share capital of Baggeridge.

The Company is currently considering its position, including the possibility of
making an offer for Baggeridge. No decision has been made regarding the relative
merits of an offer and as a consequence there can be no assurance that any offer
for Baggeridge will be forthcoming. A further announcement may be made, if and
when appropriate.


Dealing Disclosure Requirements

Under the provisions of Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the 'Code'), if any
person is, or becomes, 'interested' (directly or indirectly) in 1% or more of
any class of 'relevant securities' of Baggeridge, all 'dealings' in any
'relevant securities' of that company (including by means of an option in
respect of, or a derivative referenced to, any such 'relevant securities') must
be publicly disclosed by no later than 3.30 pm (London time) on the London
business day following the date of the relevant transaction. This requirement
will continue until the date on which the offer becomes, or is declared,
unconditional as to acceptances, lapses or is otherwise withdrawn or on which
the 'offer period' otherwise ends. If two or more persons act together pursuant
to an agreement or understanding, whether formal or informal, to acquire an
'interest' in 'relevant securities' of Baggeridge, they will be deemed to be a
single person for the purpose of Rule 8.3.

Under the provisions of Rule 8.1 of the Code, all 'dealings' in 'relevant
securities' of Baggeridge by Michelmersh or by any of its respective
'associates', must be disclosed by no later than 12.00 noon (London time) on the
London business day following the date of the relevant transaction.

A disclosure table, giving details of the companies in whose 'relevant
securities' 'dealings' should be disclosed, and the number of such securities in
issue, can be found on the Takeover Panel's website at
www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.

'Interests in securities' arise, in summary, when a person has long economic
exposure, whether conditional or absolute, to changes in the price of
securities. In particular, a person will be treated as having an 'interest' by
virtue of the ownership or control of securities, or by virtue of any option in
respect of, or derivative referenced to, securities.

Terms in quotation marks are defined in the Code, which can also be found on the
Panel's website. If you are in any doubt as to whether or not you are required
to disclose a 'dealing' under Rule 8, you should consult the Panel.

In accordance with Rule 2.10 of the Code, Michelmersh Brick Holdings plc
confirms that, as at the close of business on 16 April 2007, it had in issue
38,017,856 Ordinary Shares of 20 pence each.

The ISIN reference for the Ordinary Shares is GB00B013H060.


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