On the 26th April 2005, the Company has received notification, pursuant to section 198 of the Companies Act 1985, that as at close of business on 21st April 2005, the Morgan Stanley group of companies was interested in a total of 6,105,055 shares in the Company representing 3.22% of the issued share capital.

On the 27th April 2005, the Company then received notification, pursuant to section 198 of the Companies Act 1985 that, with effect from 22nd April 2005, the Morgan Stanley group of companies no longer have a notifiable interest in the share capital of the Company.

M Buxton-Smith Assistant Company Secretary

Date of Notification 27th April 2005