Statement re. Press Comment

Cookson Group PLC
15 March 2004

15 March 2004



Cookson Group plc Announcement



Cookson Group plc notes the recent press speculation regarding a disposal of its
Precious Metals businesses.

The Board of Cookson confirms that it is in the early stages of evaluating the
various strategic options open to it in respect of its Precious Metals division.
No decision has been taken regarding which option it will pursue.


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