Notification under Part VI of the Companies Act 1985 (as amended)

Please note that on 4th August 2003, Interserve Plc (the "Company") was
notified that Fidelity International Limited and its direct and indirect
subsidiaries, being non-beneficial holders, held 6,799,243 ordinary shares of
10p each, representing 5.98% of the issued share capital of the Company.

6th August 2003



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