Purchase of Own Securities

Camellia PLC
28 January 2002

                                 Section 163(3)

In accordance with paragraph 15.9 of the Listing Rules we announce that Camellia
Plc purchased for cancellation, 8,290 ordinary shares of 10p each of Camellia
Plc. Details are:

28th January 2002 - 1,500 ordinary shares at £29.25 per share

28th January 2002 - 6,790 ordinary shares at £29.00 per share


P.E. HILL

Company Secretary

28th January 2002



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