ATU Airbath

RNS Number:4795M
Airbath Group PLC
18 May 2005

                                 AIRBATH GROUP PLC
                                  (THE "COMPANY")

                               PROPOSED DE-LISTING


Further to the announcement made on 22 April 2005, a circular has been sent to
shareholders today regarding the proposed withdrawal of the Company's ordinary
shares from trading on AIM.  An extraordinary general meeting to consider and,
if thought fit, approve such withdrawal will be held at Crossley House, Hopwood
Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire HX1 5EB at 10.00 am on Monday 13 June 2005.  The
text of the Chairman's letter forming part of the circular is set out below.


"On 22 April 2005, the board of directors announced that it was their intention
to seek the approval of shareholders to withdraw the Company's ordinary shares
of 1 penny each ("Ordinary Shares") from trading on AIM.  It is anticipated
that, subject to the passing of the resolution set out in the attached notice of
extraordinary general meeting, the withdrawal will take effect on Monday 20
June.


Since the Company's announcement of its interim results for the six month period
ended 30 September 2004 on 22 December 2004, the Company's two trading
companies, Aquabeau Limited ("Aquabeau") and Brampton Housewares Limited, have
continued to experience challenging trading conditions in their respective
markets.  The bathroom sector has been generally weak and the Company's
profitability has suffered as a result of a continued trend towards lower margin
products.  Improved management disciplines have been implemented at Aquabeau and
the product portfolios of both businesses have been strengthened by the
introduction of new ranges.  However, it will be some time before the Company
begins to see any significant benefits from these actions.


At the same time as the announcement regarding the proposed withdrawal from AIM,
the directors announced a restructuring of the group's debt.  Whilst the debt
restructuring has improved the group's balance sheet, the directors must remain
focused on keeping costs to a minimum and, with direct and indirect costs of the
AIM trading facility in the order of #60,000 per year, the directors have to
consider whether or not maintaining the facility is in the best interests of the
Company, its creditors and shareholders.


On 21 April 2005 (being the last dealing day prior to the announcement regarding
the withdrawal from AIM), the closing mid-price of Ordinary Shares was 0.75
pence, giving a market capitalisation of #190,563.  Between 22 Apri1 2004 and 21
April 2005, shares in the Company were traded on only 89 of the 256 days when
the market was open.  In the current market the directors do not believe that
there is any realistic prospect of the Company being able to raise money by
issuing further equity.  In the light of these and the trading considerations
mentioned above the directors feel that the limited benefits to the Company, its
creditors and shareholders of a trading facility are outweighed by the costs
involved.  The directors have therefore concluded that it is in the best
interests of the Company's stakeholders for the Company to withdraw from AIM.
The withdrawal can only become effective if approved by a special resolution of
the holders of Ordinary Shares.  If so approved, the directors expect the
withdrawal from AIM to become effective on Monday 20 June 2005. Gartland Whalley
and Barker plc, which owns 14,207,461 Ordinary Shares (approximately 55.92% of
the total number of Ordinary Shares in issue), has indicated an intention to
vote in favour of the resolution approving the withdrawal.


Whilst there will be no market in the Company's shares following the withdrawal
from AIM, the Company will endeavour to introduce shareholders wishing to sell
their Ordinary Shares to prospective buyers.  Shareholders wishing to dispose of
some or all of their holding following the withdrawal should contact the Company
Secretary at the Company's registered office."



For further information please contact:

Airbath Group plc                               Telephone: 01422 349401
Brian Heather, Chairman

Westhouse Securities LLP                        Telephone: 0161 838 9140
David Simmons




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