As required by paragraph 9.11 of the Listing Rules, we advise that the Company
has been informed by Aviva plc, in a letter dated 4th July 2003 and received by
fax on 4th July 2003, that it has decreased its holding in EMI Group plc
Ordinary Shares of 14p each and, as of 3rd July 2003, held 29,712,049 shares,
being 3.77% of the shares in issue.

It was also advised that, by reason of the provisions of the Companies Act
1985, Morley Fund Management Ltd has interests in all 29,712,049 shares.



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