NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION IN WHOLE OR IN PART IN, INTO OR  
 FROM THE UNITED STATES OR ANY JURISDICTION WHERE TO DO SO WOULD CONSTITUTE A  
              VIOLATION OF THE RELEVANT LAWS OF SUCH JURISDICTION              

                                                                               
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

20 November 2006

                       Aga Foodservice Group plc ("Aga")                       

       Statement regarding merger proposal made to Enodis plc ("Enodis")       

Aga notes the announcement made by Enodis on 17 November 2006.

Aga confirms that it wrote to Enodis to summarise the commercial and financial
rationale for a combination of the businesses. The letter contained
illustrative merger terms.

Aga also indicated to Enodis that it estimates that there would be significant
synergies achievable following a combination. Aga is not in a position to
quantify the level of these synergies at this stage but will do so in any offer
announcement made under Rule 2.5 of The Takeover Code, together with the
appropriate reports.

HSBC has confirmed its willingness to underwrite the facilities required to
implement an offer and to finance the enlarged group. The availability of this
financing would not be conditional on obtaining the approval of the board of
Enodis or access to due diligence information - notwithstanding that these are
being sought.

Aga remains keen to work with the directors and senior management team of
Enodis to create a single, dynamic group offering cookers and refrigeration
products to commercial customers and to consumers "equipping the world's best
kitchens".

Aga believes that there is a clear strategic and financial logic to a merger.
It will provide geographical balance; product range enhancement; procurement
efficiencies; manufacturing base specialisation; and sound financial and
treasury structures. The merged entity would be a leader in its core US and
European commercial regions with a strong and complementary premium consumer
appliance operation.

William McGrath, Chief Executive of Aga said:

"We believe that a combination to create a financially strong, well balanced,
leading international supplier of cookers and fridges has compelling strategic
and financial logic, therefore generating value for shareholders in both
companies."

Enquiries:

William McGrath, Chief Executive, Aga Foodservice Group plc - 0121 711 6015

Simon Sporborg/Nina Coad, Brunswick - 020 7404 5959

 This announcement does not constitute an announcement of a firm intention
 to make an offer under Rule 2.5 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers
 the "City Code") and, accordingly, there can be no certainty that any
 offer will be made.
   
 This announcement contains a number of forward-looking statements relating
 to Aga and Enodis with respect to, among others, the following: financial
 conditions; results of operations; the businesses of Aga and Enodis; future
 benefits of the transaction; and management plans and objectives. Aga
 considers any statements that are not historical facts as "forward-looking
 statements". They involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could
 cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the
 forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual
 results to differ materially from estimates or forecasts contained in the
 forward-looking statements include, among others, the following
 possibilities: future revenues are lower than expected; costs or
 difficulties relating to the combination of the businesses of Aga and
 Enodis, or of other future acquisitions, are greater than expected;
 expected cost savings from the transaction or from other future
 acquisitions are not fully realised or not realised within the expected
 time frame; competitive pressures in the industry increase; general
 economic conditions or conditions affecting the relevant industries,
 whether internationally or in the places Aga and Enodis do business, are
 less favourable than expected, and/or conditions in the securities market
 are less favourable than expected. Except as required by the FSA, the
 London Stock Exchange or applicable law, Aga expressly disclaims any
 obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to
 any forward-looking statements contained in this announcement to reflect
 any change in Aga's expectations with regard thereto or any change in
 events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.
   
 Dealing Disclosure Requirements
   
 Under the provisions of Rule 8.3 of the City Code, if any person is, or
 becomes, "interested" (directly or indirectly) in 1% or more of any class
 of "relevant securities" of Aga or of Enodis, all "dealings" in any
 "relevant securities" of that company (including by means of an option in
 respect of, or a derivative referenced to, any such "relevant securities")
 must be publicly disclosed by no later than 3.30pm (London time) on the
 London business day following the date of the relevant transaction. This
 requirement will continue until the date on which the Offer becomes, or is
 declared, unconditional as to acceptances, lapses or is otherwise withdrawn
 or on which the "offer period" otherwise ends. If two or more persons act
 together pursuant to an agreement or understanding, whether formal or
 informal, to acquire an "interest" in "relevant securities" of Aga or of
 Enodis, they will be deemed to be a single person for the purpose of Rule
 8.3.
   
 Under the provisions of Rule 8.1 of the Code, all "dealings" in "relevant
 securities" of Aga or of Enodis by Aga or Enodis, or by any of their
 respective "associates", must be disclosed by no later than 12.00 noon
 (London time) on the London business day following the date of the relevant
 transaction.
   
 A disclosure table giving details of the companies in whose "relevant
 securities" "dealings" should be disclosed, and the number of such
 securities in issue, can be found on the Takeover Panel's website at
 www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.
   
 "Interests in securities" arise, in summary, when a person has long
 economic exposure, whether conditional or absolute, to changes in the price
 of securities. In particular, a person will be treated as having an
 "interest" by virtue of the ownership or control of securities, or by
 virtue of any option in respect of, or derivative referenced to,
 securities.
   
 Terms in quotation marks are defined in the Code, which can also be found on
 the Panel's website. If you are in any doubt as to whether or not you are
 required to disclose a "dealing" under Rule 8, you should consult the Panel's
 website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk or contact the Panel on telephone number
 +44 (0) 20 7382 9026; fax +44 (0) 20 7236 7005.

 The distribution of this announcement in jurisdictions other than the
 United Kingdom may be restricted by law and therefore persons into whose
 possession this announcement comes should inform themselves about, and
 observe, such restrictions. Any failure to comply with the restrictions may
 constitute a violation of the securities laws or any such jurisdiction.
 This announcement does not constitute an offer or an invitation to purchase
 or subscribe for any securities or a solicitation of an offer to buy any
 securities pursuant to this announcement or otherwise in any jurisdiction.
   


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