Appt. of Fin. Adviser/Broker

Topps Tiles PLC 3 December 2001 Topps Tiles Plc ('the Company') Appointment of financial adviser and broker The Company is pleased to announce the appointment of HSBC Investment Bank plc as its sole financial adviser and broker with immediate effect. Enquiries: Topps Tiles Plc Barry Bester, Chief Executive 01625 446 700 HSBC Investment Bank plc Jonathan Gray 020 7336 9983