AGM Statement

Severfield-Rowen PLC
10 June 2005

10th June 2005



                              SEVERFIELD-ROWEN PLC

                                 AGM Statement


At the Group's AGM today, Peter Levine, Chairman, will make the following
statement:


'Trading so far this year has been very encouraging, in line with our
expectations at the time of our Full Year results announcement. The Group
continues to build on the record profitability achieved in 2004.


'The order book is robust and enquiry levels continue to be strong.


'Each operating subsidiary within the Group is trading well. We are particularly
pleased with the progress made at our most recent acquisition, Atlas Ward, whose
business has accelerated since its acquisition, and whose integration is
progressing ahead of plan.


'The Directors remain confident of the prospects of the Group through 2005 and
beyond.


'Finally, on behalf of the Board, I express our deep gratitude and appreciation
to all our employees and shareholders for their continued support.'



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For further information please contact:


Severfield-Rowen               Peter Levine       0113 246 9993

Financial Dynamics             Richard Mountain   020 7269 7291






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