Disposal Completed

Allen PLC
8 June 2001




FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
     8 JUNE 2001





                                  Allen Plc

                                   ('Allen')

                              (Support Services)



DISPOSAL OF BUILDING CONTRACTING DIVISION COMPLETED





Allen has today completed the sale of its Building Contracting Division to
Montpellier Group PLC.



David Wallis, the Chairman of Allen, commented:



'This disposal is in line with our strategy of focusing on our hire services
activities and we wish our former employees every success for the future.'





For further information:


Allen Plc

John Brown (Chief Executive Officer)                               01942 720000
Neil O'Brien (Finance Director)                                    01942 720000


Binns & Co Public Relations

Brian Coleman-Smith                                               020 7786 9600