Trading Update

Cropper(James) PLC
24 May 2007


Issued by Citigate Dewe Rogerson Ltd, Birmingham
Date: Thursday, 24 May 2007

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

                               James Cropper PLC
                                 Trading Update

STATEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN, J A CROPPER

On 1 February 2007 we provided the market with an update on trading. At that
time I indicated that the Group's overall results for the year prior to IFRS
pension adjustments would exceed market forecast.

I am pleased to report that since then our Technical Fibre Products and James
Cropper Speciality Papers businesses continued to trade strongly in the fourth
quarter. In addition, the full year IFRS pension adjustment charge relating to
the Group's defined benefit pension schemes is considerably less than was
anticipated.

Therefore, although audit clearance is yet to be given, it should be anticipated
that barring any unforeseen circumstances, the Group Profit before Tax for the
year to 31 March 2007 will not be less than £1.9 million. In view of the Group's
recovery the Board anticipates that the final dividend for the year will
increase significantly over that for the previous year.

The Group's Preliminary Results for the year to 31 March 2007 will be announced
on Tuesday 19 June 2007.

Enquiries:
Alun Lewis, Chief Executive
John Denman, Group Finance Director  Fiona Tooley                Ifor Williams, Director
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