RNS Number:0951R
Tibbett & Britten Group PLC
20 October 2003

                                                                 20 October 2003

                          TIBBETT & BRITTEN GROUP PLC

             Proposed acquisition of a majority interest in Vfw AG

Pursuant to the tender offer for Vfw AG ("Vfw") announced on 2 September 2003,
Tibbett & Britten Group plc has now received German competition approval.
Accordingly the offer is now unconditional.


Enquiries:

Mike Arrowsmith, Chief Executive           Telephone: 020 8327 2000
Mark Whiteling, Finance Director



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