Disposal

4 April 2005
                        LAWRENCE plc

             Lawrence sells Blackfast Chemicals

Lawrence  plc  has exchanged contracts to sell the  business
and  assets  of  Blackfast Chemicals,  its  metal  finishing
business,  to Blackfast's management. The cash consideration
of  £1.3  million  will  be  paid on  completion,  which  is
expected  within the next two months. The disposal  is  with
effect from 31 March 2005.

Peter Lawrence, Chairman of Lawrence plc, commented:
"This   sale  reflects  our  clearly  defined  strategy   of
increasing  focus  on  our fast growing  animal  health  and
additives businesses. We acquired Blackfast in 1990  and  it
has   grown  strongly  under  our  ownership;  we  wish  the
management and staff further success in the years ahead."

Contacts:
Peter Lawrence
Chairman, Lawrence plc
020 8336 2900

Anthony Spiro
Spiro Financial
020 8949 0428

Philip Davies
Charles Stanley & Co
020 7953 2000

Lawrence plc is a leader in the development, manufacture and
distribution   of   principally  specialist   chemical   and
pharmaceutical  products for the animal health  and  farming
markets  worldwide.  Our products for these  growth  markets
incorporate  natural ingredients to promote well  being  and
sustainability. We achieve our financial goals  through  the
careful  and responsible application of science to  generate
value for our shareholders.

Our  corporate  web  site www.lawrenceplc.com  includes  our
press  releases together with general information about  the
company and its subsidiaries. Each subsidiary also has a web
site,  which  gives further information about that  business
and its products.