EGM Statement

Costain Group PLC
28 April 2005

Costain Group PLC

Extraordinary General Meeting

Reduction of share capital and cancellation of share premium account

At the Extraordinary General Meeting held today the Special Resolution was
passed.





                                                                   28 April 2005




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