Acquisition(s)

Severn Trent Acquires Aerotech Laboratories                  

On 16 March 2004, Severn Trent Laboratories acquired Aerotech Laboratories Inc
(net assets on acquisition are provisionally estimated at around £6m). Aerotech
Laboratories is based in Arizona, USA, and its principal business is indoor air
quality testing.

Enquiries:

Julian Wais                             0121 722 4295        
                                                             
Head of Investor Relations                                   

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