Change of Adviser

Hill & Smith Hldgs PLC
23 July 2004



                  Hill & Smith Holdings PLC appoint new Broker


Hill & Smith Holdings PLC announces that with immediate effect, the Company has
appointed Arden Partners Limited as its Broker.


Enquiries:


David Grove - Chief Executive
Hill & Smith Holdings PLC
Telephone - 0121 704 7430



Andrew Raca - Corporate Finance Director
Arden Partners Limited
Telephone - 0121 423 8941



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23rd, July 2004






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