Directors' Dealings

AVON RUBBER PLC
6 September 1999


On 31st August 1999, 2714 ordinary shares of £1 each in the Company were
transferred by Avon Rubber Quest Limited, as trustee of the Avon Rubber
Qualifying Employee Share Ownership Trust, to satisfy options exercised by
employees under the Company's Sharesave Option Scheme 1992.  As a result of the
transfer, the Executive Directors listed below, who are beneficiaries of the
Trust, technically ceased to have an interest in the 2714 ordinary shares of £1
each in the Company.

Executive Directors
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Mr S.J Willcox
Mr S.J Stone
Mr R.A Hunt
Mr T.K.P Stead

From CL Martin, Company Secretary.
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