AGM Statement

The Vitec Group PLC
17 April 2002

Wednesday 17 April 2002

                              The Vitec Group plc

                      AGM Statement and Directorate Change

AGM Statement

Alison Carnwath Chairman of The Vitec Group plc, made the following statement at
the Group's AGM today:

'As anticipated at our full year results announcements on 25 February 2002, the
current year is proving to be very tough.  The market for Vitec's products and
services remains subdued, with particular weakness in Broadcast Cameras, which
supplies TV studios, and in Broadcast Services, which despite a strong
performance at the recent Winter Olympics and Oscars, has yet to see improved
order intake levels for its more routine smaller events business.

However, Photographic is slightly ahead of plan, being mainly driven by consumer
demand.  This demand is not reflected in our other divisions which are
predominantly corporate facing.

'Costs continue to be kept under tight control and headcount has been reduced
further.  An upturn in economic activity is required to drive better
performance.  In the meantime we are taking all possible steps to position the
Group to caplitalise fully on an upturn as and when it materializes.'



Directorate Change

After more than ten years with the Vitec Group, Richard Green will be resigning
as a director on 13 May 2002 in order to pursue new challenges.

Alastair Hewgill will be joining the Company with effect from 14 May 2002 as
Finance Director.  He joins Vitec from GKN where he was most recently Chief
Financial Officer for GKN's Industrial Services Portfolio and prior to that
Finance Director of its Aerospace Division following six years as Head of
Corporate Finance.  He will be a valuable addition to the Company.

Alison Carnwath, Chairman of The Vitec Group, said:

'I would like to thank Richard for his contribution over the last ten years.  I
am pleased he will be staying with the company until the end of June, thus
ensuring an orderly handover. At the same time, I am also delighted to welcome
Alastair Hewgill who will bring considerable skills and experience to the role.'

It is confirmed, pursuant to the Listing Rules, that Alastair Hewgill, has not
held any Directorship in any other publicly quoted company in the last five
years nor does he have any disclosure to be made under paragraph 6.F.2 (b) to
(g), inclusive, of the Listing Rules.

Enquiries

The Vitec Group plc       Gareth Rhys Williams                    020 8939 4650
Financial Dynamics        Richard Mountain/Rob Gurner             020 7269 7221


Notes to Editors

The Vitec Group supplies a wide range of equipment and services to the
broadcasting, entertainment, photographic and retail display industries.

With products distributed in nearly 100 countries, either through dealerships or
direct to the end user or corporate sector, and with manufacturing in five
countries, Vitec operates on an international basis.  Vitec is a major force in
its chosen specialised fields.


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