RNS Number:6532N
Silk Industries PLC
17 July 2003



Silk Industries plc ("Silk Industries" or the "Company")



Movement in Share Price



The Board of Silk Industries notes the recent movement in the Company's share
price.



The Board announces that it has entered preliminary discussions that may or may
not lead to an offer being made for the Company.  It is emphasised that these
talks are at an early stage, and that there is no certainty that an offer for
the Company will result.



A further announcement will be made in due course, when appropriate.





Enquiries:



Silk Industries                        01787 372 396
Clive Reeks




Brewin Dolphin Securities              0161 839 4222
Richard Evans
Sarah Kent




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