RNS Number:3604Q
Rok property solutions PLC
30 September 2003

30 September 2003


Rok property solutions plc ("Rok")


Re: Statement by GallifordTry plc ("GallifordTry")



The Board of Rok notes the statement made by GallifordTry this afternoon and
confirms that it has submitted a proposal to the Board of GallifordTry under
which, subject to the satisfaction of certain limited, usual conditions, it may
be prepared to make an offer for the entire issued and to be issued share
capital of GallifordTry.



Rok is currently seeking to commence a constructive dialogue with the Board of
GallifordTry with a view to agreeing terms and beginning formal due diligence as
quickly as possible.



Rok provides property solutions through its three activities of building,
property development and maintenance. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange
and currently has a capitalisation of #67m. In the year to 31st December 2002,
it reported sales of #221.0m and profit before tax of #6.0m (before exceptional
items).



A further announcement will be made in due course.



Press enquiries:



Rok property solutions plc
Garvis Snook, Chief Executive                    Tel:      01293 649 400


Close Brothers Corporate Finance Limited
Peter Alcaraz, Director                          Tel:      020 7655 3100


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Emma Kane                                        Tel:      020 7955 1410
                                                 Mob:      07876 338 339






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