Fthr re Possible Offer

Taylor Woodrow PLC
12 January 2001



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                              Taylor Woodrow plc
                         Possible offer for Bryant Group plc


Taylor Woodrow notes the announcement by Bryant of 11th January, 2001 in which
it is stated that Taylor Woodrow's proposal has been described as 'final'.

Taylor Woodrow is not precluded from amending the cash and share exchange
terms it indicated in its approach to Bryant, which were published by Bryant
on 11th January.  Taylor Woodrow's approach to Bryant was stated in a private
letter between the parties on 8th January, 2001 to be final on the basis of
information available at that time to Taylor Woodrow.

Another announcement is expected later today.


Enquiries:

Tony McGarahan, Director of Corporate Relations, Taylor    020 7638 9571
Woodrow plc
on 12th January, 2001 at Citigate Dewe Rogerson            
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Martin Jackson, Citigate Dewe Rogerson                     020 7638 9571



ABN  AMRO Corporate Finance Limited, which is regulated in the United Kingdom
by  The Securities and Futures Authority Limited, is acting for Taylor Woodrow
and  no-one else in connection with the offer and will not be responsible to
anyone other than Taylor Woodrow for providing the protections afforded to
customers of ABN AMRO Corporate Finance Limited or for giving advice in
relation to the offer.


ABN AMRO Corporate Finance Limited has authorised the issue of this
announcement solely for the purposes of section 57 of the Financial Services
Act 1986.

This announcement does not constitute an offer or an invitation to purchase
any securities.