Directorate Change

Screen PLC 01 October 2002 Screen plc ('the Company') Board changes Further to the announcement on 27 September 2002, the Company announces that James Shand, Finance Director, has been dismissed with immediate effect. In addition, the Company announces that Owen Williams, Executive Chairman and temporary Chief Executive, has offered his resignation to the board and such resignation has been accepted. In order to effect an orderly handover of responsibilities Owen Williams will remain available to the Company on a consultancy basis until the end of the financial year. Further, Ian Taylor has agreed to become Chairman with immediate effect. The board is actively progressing the recruitment of new management and hopes to announce an appointment in the near future. In addition, the review of the business referred to in the announcement dated 27 September 2002 continues and the results of that review and the expected timing of the announcement of the Company's results for the six months ended 30 June 2002 will be communicated to shareholders as soon as is practicable. 1 October 2002 Enquiries: Binns & Co. PR Ltd Peter Binns Paul McManus Tel: 020 7786 9600 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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