Notice of EGM

Associated British Engineering PLC
19 June 2003


Associated British Engineering plc ('the Company')

Sale of the site at St Helens

Further to its announcement on 3 March 2003 regarding the agreement to sell land
and properties at St Helens, for £335,000 cash (before costs of disposal), the
Company announces that a circular has been posted to shareholders seeking
shareholder approval at an Extraordinary General Meeting to be held at 11.00 am
on 3 July 2003. In addition, a copy of the circular is available for inspection
at the Document Viewing Facility at the Financial Services Authority, 25 The
North Colonnade, London E14 5HS.

Enquiries to:

Kirsten Good - Finance Director 01223 873600



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