New Accounting Ref Date

Toad PLC
27 November 2000

Toad plc (the 'Company')

The accounting reference period of Toad plc ending 22 December 2000 has been
extended by nine days so as to end on 31 December 2000. Subsequent periods
will end on the same day and month in future years.

Wilson Jennings

Company Secretary

Toad plc

27 November 2000