APPOINTMENT OF JOINT BROKER

2 January 2007

                                  Lawrence plc
                           Appointment of Joint Broker


The Board of Lawrence plc is pleased to announce that it has appointed Nomura
Code Securities Limited to be its joint broker with immediate effect. Charles
Stanley Securities continues as nominated advisor and joint broker.





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Enquires
Lawrence        plc                                         Peter       Lawrence
020 8336 6190

Charles Stanley Securities               Philip Davies                       020
7149 6224

Nomura  Code  Securities Ltd           Chris  Collins                        020
7776 1200

Spiro        Financial                                      Anthony        Spiro
020 8336 6196


Lawrence plc is a leader in the development, manufacture and distribution of
principally specialist chemical and pharmaceutical products for the animal
health and farming markets worldwide. We achieve our financial goals through the
careful and responsible application of science to generate value for our
shareholders.

www.lawrenceplc.com