Disposal

BGR PLC 16 November 2000 BGR PLC Disposal of Signature Restaurants to Bank Restaurant Group plc and change of name to Fish plc Further to the announcement made on 13 October 2000, BGR plc is pleased to announce the disposal of its signature restaurants comprising Bank Kingsway, Bank Birmingham and Zander for a cash consideration of £11.025 million of which £775,000 is deferred and contingent on certain profits being achieved by the restaurants following Completion. As a result of this disposal, BGR plc will continue to focus on Fish! and the proceeds will be used to accelerate its roll-out. Consequently, it has been decided to change the Company's name to Fish plc. It is proposed to send to shareholders a notice of an extraordinary general meeting to effect the proposed change of name in due course. ENQUIRIES: BGR PLC Tony Allan, Chairman Tel: 020 7234 3300 Jeremy Ormerod, Chief Executive COLLEGE HILL Matthew Smallwood Tel: 020 7457 2020 Justine Warren