On 20th June 2005, the Company received notification pursuant to sections 198 to 202 of the Companies Act 1985, that as at 17th June 2005, Aviva plc have a notifiable interest in 20,328,619 ordinary shares in the Company representing 10.73% of the issued capital of the Company.



Maria Buxton-Smith



Assistant Company Secretary



Tel: 020 7637 5775



20th June 2005