RNS Number:2808R
Ottakar's PLC
24 October 2003



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                        24 October 2003



                                  OTTAKAR'S PLC

                              HOLDINGS IN COMPANY


In accordance with Sections 198-202 of the Companies Act 1985, the company has
been notified of the following changes of interest in the shares of the company.


Framlington Investment Management Limited now has an interest in 2,973,521
shares in the company representing 13.93% of the issued share capital.


These shares are registered as follows:

Registered Name                                   Number of shares

HSBC Nominees Ltd A/C 811524                                         1,102,018
HSBC Nominees Ltd A/C 811366                                         1,049,607
HSBC Nominees Ltd A/C 912109                                           821,896
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                                          Total                      2,973,521









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