RNS No 7332t
THOMAS POTTS PLC
1st July 1997


Thomas Potts plc ("Thomas Potts" or "the Company)

Further to the announcement made on Friday 27 June 1997, the Board of Thomas
Potts announces that the Company's shares have been restored to trading on the
Alternative Investment Market.

The Company's nominated adviser is Coopers & Lybrand Corporate Finance and the
nominated broker is Ellis & Partners.

Enquiries:

Stephen Hargrave
Chairman, Thomas Potts plc    0171 838 9611

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