Leeds Group PLC 26 January 2006 Issued on behalf of Leeds Group plc Date: Thursday, 26 January 2006 IMMEDIATE RELEASE Leeds Group plc Annual General Meeting At today's Annual General Meeting, Vin Murria, Non-Executive Chairman, told shareholders: "In our preliminary results announcement on 20 December 2005, we stated that the new financial year had begun well with results to date showing a continuation of the strong sales and incoming orders experienced in the second half of the previous year. "I am pleased to report that the results of the first quarter of the current year were encouraging with sales in that period by the Group's continuing business exceeding last year's levels by 25%. With an order book that remains at a record level, we face the future with a considerable degree of confidence. "In addition, following the sale of Leeds Leasing plc to Bibby Asset Finance Ltd, the Board continues to explore possible ways to apply the cash resources at its disposal for the benefit of shareholders and will make further announcements in due course as appropriate." All resolutions were duly passed. Enquiries: Malcolm Wilson, Company Secretary Fiona Tooley Leeds Group plc Citigate Dewe Rogerson Tel: 0113 391 9000 Tel: 0121 455 8370 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange