Disposal

Brown (N.) Group PLC
23 May 2005



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DISPOSAL OF TELEVIEW DIRECT LIMITED ('TELEVIEW')

The Board of N Brown Group Plc is pleased to announce the disposal of Teleview
for £6.3 million in cash.

In the year to 26 February 2005, Teleview achieved sales of £5.7 million and
generated a loss before interest and tax of £0.7m. The net assets were
approximately £7.3m.

The proceeds from the sale will be used to reduce group borrowings.

For further information contact:

N Brown Group PLC                                         Tel: [phone]
Alan White, Chief Executive
Dean Moore, Finance Director

Gavin Anderson                                            Tel: [phone]
Charlotte Stone


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