Stmnt re Press Comment

Character Group PLC
8 January 2001

The Character Group PLC ('Character Group' or 'the Company')


Statement re press comment


The Company notes the recent press speculation regarding merchandising rights
for 'Harry Potter' and confirms that one of its subsidiaries is in
negotiations concerning the distribution in the United Kingdom of a limited
range of 'Harry Potter' gift items.
 


8 January 2001