October 24, 2003

Doc Re.: Annual report for the year ended June 30, 2003 and Circular regarding
general mandates to repurchase shares and to issue new shares

Copies of the above documents have been submitted to the UK Listing Authority,
and will shortly be available for inspection at the UK Listing Authority's
Document Viewing Facility, which is situated at:

Financial Services Authority

25 The North Colonnade

Canary Wharf

London

E14 5HS

Tel: (0)20 7676 1000



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