Acquisition

Camellia PLC
17 February 2005


                                  Camellia Plc

                 Acquisition by Duncan Lawrie Holdings Limited

Duncan Lawrie Holdings Limited, a subsidiary of Camellia Plc, has today acquired
97.796% of the issued share capital of Douglas Deakin Young Limited and has
obtained the right to acquire the balance of the issued share capital. The
aggregate consideration is £5,500,000, payable in cash.

For further enquiries please contact Camellia Plc
Malcolm Perkins, Chairman
01622 746655
17th February 2005



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