Preliminary Talks re Sale of Ashtenne Holdings

Creston PLC
19 November 1999



The Board of Creston plc announces that it is preliminary talks regarding the
possible sale of some or all of its estate to Ashtenne Holdings plc.

A further announcement will be made in due course as appropriate.

Enquiries:

Carl Fry        (0171 292 6000)
Finance director, Creston plc