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17 Oct 2006 13:54

Babcock International Group PLC17 October 2006 17 October 2006 BABCOCK INTERNATIONAL GROUP PLC Appointment of Non-Executive Director of Gyrus Group PLC John Rennocks, a non-executive director of Babcock International Group PLC andChairman of its Audit and Risk Committee, has been appointed a non-executivedirector of Gyrus Group PLC with effect from 16 October 2006. - Ends - Enquiries: Babcock International Group PLC 020 7291 5000Albert Dungate (General Counsel & Company Secretary) Notes to editors: About Babcock International Group PLC Babcock International Group PLC is an asset management business. We managefixed infrastructure and mobile assets for a range of blue chip customers.Babcock integrates labour, technical capabilities, systems and supply chainpartners to meet the outsourcing needs of customers for 'mission-critical'capabilities. In the year to 31 March 2006 sales from continuing business were £837 million. The Group operates across five core business segments: Defence Services, supplying facilities management, equipment support andtraining services to the armed forces. Technical Services, providing engineering and logistical support to both thedefence and civil sectors in the UK. Engineering and Plant Services, supplying design, installation and maintenancesupport to the energy sector in Africa and the US. It also holds the Volvofranchise for construction equipment in Southern Africa. Rail, providing design, renewal and installation services for the UK railinfrastructure. Networks, supporting the design, maintenance and renewal of power transmissionand cellular telecommunications networks in the UK. Babcock's head office is in London and the Company's shares are quoted on theLondon Stock Exchange in the support services sector (EPIC: BAB). For furtherinformation, please visit Babcock's website at www.Babcock.co.uk. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange