Statement re Press Comment re Acquisition

Harrier Group PLC 18 February 2000 HARRIER GROUP PLC RESPONSE TO PRESS SPECULATION IN RELATION TO AN ACQUISITION Further to press speculation and the recent substantial increase in the Company's share price, Harrier announces that it is currently undertaking due diligence in relation to two potential acquisitions, one of which is small and the other of which is substantial relative to Harrier's existing operations. Further announcements will be made as and when appropriate. Enquiries: Terry Radford, Managing Director Mark Rowlinson, Finance Director Tel: 0118 932 8282