Merger Update

Worthington Group PLC
03 September 2003

                            WORTHINGTON GROUP PLC



The Board announce that the merger of the finishing business of H. Armitage & Co
(Armitage) with the dyeing and finishing business of Drummond Parkland of
England Limited to form a new company, Indygo Limited (Indygo) has been
completed.

The contract was conditional upon the outcome of consultations with Armitage
employees and finalisation of the lease for the premises of Indygo. The contract
became unconditional on 2 September 2003.



3 September 2003



Contacts:

Mr J C Dwek, Chairman, 01625 549082

Mr J R Taylor, Chief Executive, 01625 615108

Mr T G Roberts, Finance Director, 01625 660056


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