Unaudited interim results for the six months ended 31 March 2009

Contents

Results

Interim management report

- Protection & Defence

- Dairy

- Post balance sheet events

- Retirement benefit obligations

Statement of Directors' responsibilities

Independent review report

Consolidated Income Statement

Consolidated Statement of Recognised Income and Expense

Consolidated Balance Sheet

Consolidated Cash Flow Statement

Notes to the Interim Financial Statements

Note 18. Shareholder information

Copies of this announcement are available for download at http://interim.avon-rubber.com. Further enquiries should be directed to the company’s registered office at Hampton Park West, Semington Road, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6NB, England. Email: enquiries@avon-rubber.com.