Directorate Change

Paragon Group Of Companies PLC
13 May 2002


The Directors of The Paragon Group of Companies PLC announce with regret the
resignation of Mr F W (Bill) Hulton owing to ill health.

Mr Hulton has been a member of the Board since 1993 and the Directors would like
to record their gratitude to him for his dedication and support over the years.


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