Chairman's Trading Statement

Fuller,Smith&Turner PLC
26 July 2005

Tuesday, 26 July 2005

                         FULLER, SMITH & TURNER P.L.C.

                         CHAIRMAN'S TRADING STATEMENT

Extract from the statement made at the Annual General Meeting held today: 26
July 2005.

"It has been a satisfactory start to the year with trading for the first quarter
in line with expectations.  The improved performance seen in our hotels and City
outlets last year has continued as has our investment programme in both the
brewery and the retail estate.

Our passion to deliver quality and service together with the breadth and balance
of our business give us confidence in our ability to continue to make further
progress."

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Fuller, Smith & Turner P.L.C.                        020 8996 2048
Michael Turner, Chief Executive
Paul Clarke, Finance Director
Press Office

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