Application has been made to The UK Listing Authority and the London Stock Exchange for a block listing of 5,000,000 Ordinary shares of 25p each under the Discretionary Share Option Plan to trade on the London Stock Exchange and to be admitted to the Official List upon issuance. The shares shall rank pari passu with the existing issued shares of the Company.

Contact:
Rosemary Martin
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Tel no. 020 7542 2218