Outcome of Bickerton Litigati

Artisan (UK) PLC
5 May 2004


                                Artisan (UK) plc
                        Outcome of Bickerton Litigation

The Board of Artisan is pleased to announce that the judgment has been found in
Artisan's favour in the litigation proceedings with Infiniteland Limited and Mr
John Aviss concerning the disposal of Bickerton Construction Limited.

In a reasoned judgment, it has been found that the claims against Artisan (UK)
plc fail. Artisan's counterclaim for deferred consideration on the sale of
Bickerton, amounting to £502,000, is successful.

There will be a hearing in due course at which the order will be made together
with representations as regards costs and interest.




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