Blocklisting Six Monthly Return

Name of applicant:

McBride plc

Name of scheme:

The McBride 1995 International Executive Share Option Scheme

Period of return:

From:

29.10.08

To:

28.04.09

Balance of unallotted securities under scheme(s) from previous return:

916,751

Plus: The amount by which the block scheme(s) has been increased since the date of the last return (if any increase has been applied for):

-

Less: Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme(s) during period (see LR3.5.7G):

-

Equals: Balance under scheme(s) not yet issued/allotted at end of period:

916,751

Name of contact:

R J Beveridge

Telephone number of contact:

0207 539 7850