AGM Statement

Press Release 1 September 2011 Vp plc ("Vp" or "the Group") AGM Statement Vp plc, the equipment rental specialist, announces that at the Group's Annual General Meeting held earlier today, all resolutions put to Shareholders by the Board were duly passed. Speaking at the meeting, Jeremy Pilkington, Chairman said:  "The sentiments expressed in the Interim Management Statement announced in August still hold.  I am pleased to reiterate that the generally upbeat finish to the previous financial year continued into the new financial year with the business delivering growth and capitalising on organic investment opportunities.  The promising start to the year and a strong balance sheet that enables us to pursue opportunities as they arise, give us confidence that we will deliver further satisfactory results in the current financial year." - Ends - For further information please contact: Vp plc Jeremy Pilkington, Chairman Tel: +44 (0) 1423 533 400 jeremypilkington@vpplc.com Neil Stothard, Group Managing Director Tel: +44 (0) 1423 533 445 neil.stothard@vpplc.com Allison Bainbridge, Group Finance Director Tel: +44 (0) 1423 533 445 allison.bainbridge@vpplc.com Media enquiries: Abchurch Communications Sarah Hollins / Mark Dixon Tel: +44 (0) 207 398 7729 mark.dixon@abchurch-group.com www.abchurch-group.com Notes to editors: About Vp The main activity of the Group is equipment rental and associated services principally conducted within the UK.  Vp plc listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1973. The Group is focused on six businesses: Airpac Bukom Oilfield Services Equipment and service providers to the international oil and gas exploration and development markets. Groundforce Excavation support systems and specialist products for the water, civil engineering and construction industries. Hire Station Tools and specialist products for industry, construction and home owners. Torrent Trackside Infrastructure equipment and services for the railway renewals and maintenance industry. TPA Portable roadway systems, bridging, fencing and barriers primarily to the UK market, but also in the Republic of Ireland and mainland Europe. UK Forks Rough terrain material handling equipment for industry, residential and general construction. Further information can be found at www.vpplc.com This announcement is distributed by Thomson Reuters on behalf of Thomson Reuters clients. The owner of this announcement warrants that: (i) the releases contained herein are protected by copyright and other applicable laws; and (ii) they are solely responsible for the content, accuracy and originality of the information contained therein. Source: Vp PLC via Thomson Reuters ONE [HUG#1543435]

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