7 November 2003

The BOC Group plc - Preliminary Results

The BOC Group plc will be announcing its results for the year ended 30
September 2003 on Thursday 13 November 2003.

Contact: Christopher Marsay, Director - Investor Relations

The BOC Group, Windlesham, UK

Telephone 01276 477222 (International +44 1276 477222)



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