RNS Number:5655O
VT GROUP PLC
12 August 2003

For Immediate announcement


VT Group plc



VT Group plc announces the sale of VT Controls to Rolls Royce plc. VT Controls,
part of the Group's Marine Products business, is a leading supplier of
electrical systems for naval platforms to navies around the world.  The business
sold involves naval and marine activities and does not include activities in
supplying controls to the aviation sector.  The business currently employs 125
employees based in Portsmouth.



The consideration of #11m, subject to an adjustment, is being satisfied by cash.



The value of the net assets of VT Controls attributable to the business being
sold was #4.0m as at 31 March 2003 and the profits attributable to those assets
were #0.9m in the year to 31 March 2003.  The proceeds of this sale will reduce
the Group's borrowings.



Also announced by VT Group plc is the sale of VT Brisco to US-based Weatherford
Inc. for cash consideration of #2.5m. With offices in Aberdeen and Great
Yarmouth, VT Brisco is a systems integrator of subsea controls in the Oil and
Gas industry. VT Brisco is part of the Group's Marine Products business.



Chief Executive Paul Lester commented: "These sales are in line with the Group's
decision to exit the Oil & Gas sectors and rationalise our Marine Products
business.  This will allow us to further concentrate on and develop our core
activities in shipbuilding and support services."





P G Dawes
Secretary



12th August 2003


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