EXHIBIT 20


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For more information:
Tim Evans, 314-512-7275

St.  Louis, Missouri, June 4, 1996 -- Everest & Jennings International Ltd.
today  announced  results  of a shareholder vote  approving  a  one-for-ten
reverse  stock  split affecting all of the Company's common  and  preferred
shares.   The  reverse stock split will be effective June 5, 1996  and  the
Company's new shares of common stock will begin trading on the AMEX June 6,
1996.  The trading symbol of the Company's stock will remain EJ.

Everest  & Jennings is engaged in the design, manufacture and marketing  of
wheelchairs and homecare beds.