Trading Statement

McBride PLC
17 December 2003



17 December 2003



McBride PLC


Pre-close statement


McBride plc ('the Group'), Europe's leading supplier of household and personal
care retailer brand products, herewith provides an update on current trading
prior to entering its Close Period.

Mike Handley, Chief Executive, said:

'We are pleased to announce that, in the year to date, sales and trading are
in-line with expectations driven by continued growth in Continental Europe and
by stable sales in the UK.  Sales growth, combined with operational
improvements, will result in an increase in profits over last year.

Improved profits, and continued control of costs and working capital are likely
to result in net debt at 31 December 2003 being approximately £45m  (June 2003,
£61.1m).'

The Interim Results for the six months ending 31 December 2003 will be announced
on 12 February 2004.


For further information:                         Mike Handley, Chief Executive
                                                 Miles Roberts, Finance Director
                                                 McBride plc
                                                 01494 607050

                                                 Andrew Dowler
                                                 Financial Dynamics
                                                 020 7831 3113


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