Statement Re Acquisition

PORTMEIRION POTTERIES (HOLDINGS) PLC 14 July 1999 PORTMEIRION POTTERIES(HOLDINGS) PLC Portmeirion announce that they are in discussions with the Joint Administrative Receivers of Biltons Tableware Limited to acquire Biltons land, buildings, plant and equipment. A further announcement will be made at the appropriate time. For further information please contact: Kami Farhadi Chief Executive Telephone: 01782 744721 Brett Phillips Finance Director