RNS Number:7468N
CRC Group PLC
21 July 2003

                                 CRC GROUP PLC

                        EXTENDS TECHNOLOGY BASE IN I.T.
                             AFTER MARKET SERVICES


CRC Group ("CRC"), an after market service provider to the leading brands in
communications and information technology, today announced the strategic
acquisition of ADP Technical Services Ltd ("ADP").

ADP, which employs 35 people at its site in Bedford, brings access to the
rapidly growing personal digital assistant (PDA) market and establishes CRC as a
repairer of laptop computers. ADP's customer base of leading brands includes
HTC, the world's largest PDA contract manufacturer, and will introduce new
clients including Toshiba, NEC and HP to CRC.

The acquisition is of strategic importance as it will significantly diversify
CRC's client base whilst strengthening its IT repair and services offering. In
addition, it is anticipated that CRC's strength in service delivery and
innovation combined with ADP's reputation in these markets will support
considerable growth of the business.

In the year ended 31st December 2002, ADP had a turnover of #1.9 million and
operating profits of #0.1 million. Consideration for the acquisition of ADP will
be #0.9 million which CRC will finance from existing cash resources. Deferred
consideration of #0.1 million will be paid if ADP achieves operating profit of
#220,000 by 31st December 2003. The consolidation of ADP is expected to
immediately enhance earnings per share of CRC Group

The acquisition of ADP is in line with our stated strategy to consolidate our
position as a major After Market Service provider in the communications, home
gateway and information technology sectors and to seek value enhancing
acquisitions to extend our geographical reach, as well as our customer and
product base.

Alan McLaughlin, Chief Executive of CRC Group commented:

"This bolt-on acquisition will significantly extend CRC's capabilities into the
growing laptop and PDA repair market and further strengthen our IT business. In
addition, it will provide a strong technology platform to address the needs of
customers in the fast developing mobile computing application area."


For further information, please contact:

CRC Group plc                                      01844 261 900
Alan McLaughlin, Chief Executive                   www.crc-group.com
Chris Matthews, Finance Director

Weber Shandwick Square Mile                        020 7067 0720
Chris Lynch
Katie Hunt

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