AGM Statement

Barr(A.G.) PLC
24 May 2005


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE               24 May 2005


                                  A.G. BARR plc

                                 AGM STATEMENT

                         ORANGINA BRAND CONTRACT UPDATE


A.G.Barr plc the Scottish based manufacturer of soft drinks including the
popular Irn-Bru, Tizer and Orangina brands announced today that new long term
contractual arrangements relating to the Orangina brand are now in place between
Cadbury Schweppes and A.G.Barr.


The new agreement will establish a committed long term partnership to develop
the Orangina brand in the UK.


Under the agreement Barr will continue to hold exclusive rights to manufacture,
market and sell the Orangina brand throughout the UK on a five year rolling
basis.


The Orangina brand will be relaunched in summer 2005 with major marketing
support including new television advertising.


A.G.Barr plc will today hold its Annual General Meeting in Glasgow.


At the AGM, Chairman, Robin Barr will say, 'Despite the current intense
competition in the carbonated soft drinks market, the Company remains committed
to the strategy of building long term value through its brands and remains on
plan for the year, assuming average summer weather conditions prevail.


Contact:

A.G.Barr
Roger White, Chief Executive              Tel  :  [phone]
Iain Greenock, Finance Director


Buchanan Communications              Tel  :  [phone]
Tim Thompson / Nicola Cronk








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