Temporary Suspension

Darwen Holdings PLC
01 May 2008

                              Darwen Holdings plc
                                (the 'Company')

                              Suspension of shares


The Company notes the recent press speculation and confirms that is it
considering a transaction that would be considered a reverse takeover under the
AIM rules.  Accordingly pursuant to Aim Rule 14 the Company's shares have been
suspended pending a further announcement.



For further information:


Darwen Holdings plc
Andrew Brian                                          01254 504150


Cenkos Securities plc                                 020 7397 8900
Stephen Keys/Camilla Hume




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