Embargoed: 0700hrs 26 April 2004

                                Croma Group Plc                                

                           ("Croma" or the "Group")                            

                              Holding In Company                               

The Board of Croma is delighted to have been informed on 23 April 2004 that Mr
Ray Smith purchased a total of 3,126,000 Ordinary shares of 5 pence each in
Croma Group Plc, representing 3.4% of the issued share capital.

Mr Smith is the vendor and Managing Director of R&D Design Services Limited,
which Croma recently acquired.

John French, Chairman and Chief Executive of Croma, commented,

"It is very pleasing indeed to see the confidence that Mr Smith has
demonstrated in the future prospects and strategy of the Group through this
substantial share purchase. "

                                    -ends-                                     

For further information, please contact,

John French

Chairman and Chief Executive, Tel. 07836 722482

Chris Roberts / Ben Simons

Hansard Communications, Tel. 020 7245 1100



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