Change to Board of Directors

Mears Group PLC
3 May 2000



                  Mears Group PLC ('Mears' or the 'Company')                  

At a meeting of the Company held today, Martin O'Halloran resigned from the
board of Mears.

Enquiries:

Reginald Pomphrett, non-executive director
Mears Group PLC                              01453 511911

Ian Currie
Apax Partners & Co. Capital Limited          0161 831 9133