BHG Belhaven Grp.

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Greene King PLC
02 September 2005



2 September 2005

                                GREENE KING PLC

AGM trading statement



The following trading update was contained in last week's announcement and offer
document in relation to our recommended offer for The Belhaven Group plc.



"Trading performance for the 12 week period to 24 July 2005 has been positive
and in line with expectations.



Total like-for-like sales in Pub Company were up 1.2 per cent (2.6 per cent
excluding the "Euro 2004 effect") and total like-for-like turnover in Pub
Partners was up 3.6 per cent.  Own brewed beer volumes increased by 6 per cent
and Greene King IPA continued its positive momentum, increasing by 8 per cent
whilst Old Speckled Hen and Abbot Ale increased by 12 per cent and 3 per cent
respectively.



Sales were strong, reflecting the quality of the Greene King business, and
margins have remained robust in each of the three trading divisions.



The acquisition of Ridley's was completed by Greene King on 4 July 2005 and the
integration process has been progressing well."



Offer for The Belhaven Group plc



The offer document in relation to our recommended cash offer for The Belhaven
Group plc was posted on 24 August 2005.  The first closing date in relation to
the offer is 15 September 2005.  A further announcement will be made around that
time.



Share split



At the AGM to be held today, shareholders will be voting in relation to a
proposed 2:1 share split which, if approved, will become effective on Monday 5
September.





Enquiries:


Greene King                                                +44 (0) 1284 763 222
Rooney Anand
Michael Shallow


Financial Dynamics                                         +44 (0) 20 7831 3113
Ben Foster
Charles Watenphul




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