Press release, July 22, 2005

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CASH OFFER FOR BPB PLC (“BPB”)

Saint-Gobain has noted the announcement by BPB plc (“BPB”) and is surprised by the negative reaction of the Board of BPB to the proposal made by Saint-Gobain.

July 22, 2005