Statement re. Press Comment

Cookson Group PLC
28 June 2002


28 June 2002

COOKSON GROUP plc


Cookson Group plc has noted press speculation over its strategic options.

In December 2001, the Company successfully renegotiated its banking facilities.
The Board reviews on an ongoing basis its strategic options to maximise
shareholder value and to optimise the Group's capital structure. No decision has
been taken on any specific course of action.

With regard to current trading, the Company will release its normal pre-interim
results trading update on Friday 5 July 2002.


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