Trading Statement

Barr(A.G.) PLC
12 February 2001

                                                       12 February 2001

                               A.G. BARR p.l.c.

     Results for the year to 27th January 2001 anticipated to be ahead of
                                 expectations


A.G. Barr p.l.c., the Scottish based manufacturer of soft drinks announces
that, as a result of strong trading, Profit on ordinary activities before
taxation for the year to 27th January 2001 is expected to exceed £13.5
million.  The detailed preliminary announcement of the results for that year
will be made on 28th March 2001.




For further information, contact:

A G Barr:
Robin Barr, Chairman OR              0141 554 1899
Iain Greenock, Financial Director

Buchanan Communications:
Tim Thompson / Nicola Cronk          0171 466 5000