Directors' Notification of Dealing in Shares

Helical Bar PLC 4 August 2000 NOTIFICATION OF INTERESTS OF DIRECTORS HELICAL BAR PLC ('Helical Bar' or 'the Company') On 3 August 2000, Mr Antony Beevor, a Director, bought 1477 shares at 670p. Contact: N G McNair Scott 020 7629 0113 Date of Notification 4 August 2000