Statement re BPB PLC

Compagnie de Saint-Gobain
21 July 2005

For immediate release                                             21 July 2005





Saint-Gobain notes recent speculation and confirms that it is considering its
strategic options in respect of BPB plc (the 'Company'), which might or might
not lead to a cash offer being made for the Company. A further announcement will
be made in due course.


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