Bell Lawrie Wise Speke Apppointed as New Brokers

S & U PLC
22 March 2000


   S&U PLC  - APPOINTMENT OF NEW BROKERS
                               
   S&U plc, the consumer and motor finance Group based in the
   West Midlands, has appointed Bell Lawrie Wise Speke, the
   corporate broking division of Brewin Dolphin, as the
   company's brokers.
   
   Derek Coombs, Chairman, said: 'I am delighted to announce
   this appointment.  Bell Lawrie Wise Speke have considerable
   expertise in our sector and have a substantial array of
   private and institutional clients, both independently, and
   as part of the Brewin Dolphin Group.  They will be carrying
   out research for the company and will work with us on
   investor relations.  This, together with the very
   substantial potential for our Group, will assist us in
   enhancing shareholder value'.
   
   Anthony Coombs, Managing Director, added: 'Over the past few
   months we have been very impressed with Bell Lawrie Wise
   Speke's understanding of our business and of our strategy
   for improving communications with potential investors.  They
   fully share our vision of, and confidence in, the company's
   future.  Improved investor relations is very much part of
   the revitalisation of S&U and I am sure that Bell Lawrie
   Wise Speke will make an enormous contribution to this'.