Acquisition

Rolls-Royce PLC
30 May 2001

                                                                  30 May, 2001

              ACQUISITION EXPANDS ROLLS-ROYCE MARINE CAPABILITY


Rolls-Royce plc, the world leader in marine power systems, has further
expanded its capabilities with the acquisition of German company INTERING for
£2 millionGmbH for an undisclosed sum.

Rolls-Royce is now the only company able to offer tank stabilisers, through
the INTERING purchase, and fin stabilisers, separately or as a combined
package.

Saul Lanyado, President - Marine for Rolls-Royce, said: 'This acquisition
makes a good strategic fit with our existing capability, allowing us to become
a market leader in ship stabiliser equipment, providing a unique, tailored
service to the commercial and naval marine markets.

'We can offer a broader range of stabiliser solutions than our competitors,
using our control systems capabilities to maximise effectiveness. We intend to
develop the INTERING business, using the global network of Rolls-Royce sales
and marketing teams to increase sales success.'

Hamburg-based INTERING was formed in 1969 and employs 30 people. Its products
are in service with more than 600 ships and its sales last year were £2.9
million. As well as tank stabilisers, its portfolio includes:

  * Anti-heeling stabilisers, designed to work while ships are stationary,
    securing horizontal ramps for fast loading and discharging.

  * The INTERING Stability Test System, a stability measuring system
    improving both safety and payload, which won the Seatrade Award for
    Innovation in 1994.

  * The INTERING Parametric Roll Preventer, launched last year for large
    container and cruise vessels, protecting cargo and passengers.

Notes to Editors:

Rolls-Royce plc is a global company providing power on land, sea and air. The
company has established leading positions in civil aerospace, defence, marine
and energy markets. Its core gas turbine technology has created one of the
broadest product ranges of aero engines in the world, with 55,000 engines in
service in over 150 countries. Customers include more than 500 airlines, 2,400
corporate and utility operators and 160 armed forces, using both fixed and
rotary wing aircraft.

Rolls-Royce is the global leader in marine power systems with a broad product
range and full systems integration capability. Over 2,000 marine customers and
more than 30 navies use Rolls-Royce propulsion. The company is investing in
new products and capabilities for energy markets which include the oil and gas
industry and power generation. It also develops its own power projects through
Rolls-Royce Power Ventures Ltd.

Rolls-Royce pioneered gas turbine technology for aerospace, power generation
and marine propulsion and is involved in major future programmes in these
fields. These include the Trent aero and industrial engines, the Eurofighter
Typhoon and Joint Strike Fighter combat engines, the WR21 marine engine and
leading edge water jet propulsion systems.

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Rolls-Royce plc

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