RNS Number:3823C
GoldmanSachs International
27 August 2004

EMM DISCLOSURE

                                                             FORM 38.5 (SUMMARY)



Lodge with a RIS and the Takeover Panel.  Use a separate form for each class of
securities in which dealings have been made.


CONNECTED EXEMPT MARKET- MAKERS:
DISCLOSURE UNDER RULE 38.5 OF THE CITY CODE ON TAKEOVERS AND MERGERS



Name of EMM

Goldman Sachs International


Date of disclosure

27 August 2004


Contact name

Peter Highton




Telephone number

+44 207-774-1935



Please see attached disclosure of dealings under Rule 38.5 in the securities of
the following companies:

Abbey National  plc

Banco Santander Central Hispano




AMENDMENT

If the attached Rule 38.5 disclosure is to amend a previous disclosure, please
state which element(s) of previous disclosure was incorrect:




In the case of option business or dealings in derivatives full details should be
given on a separate sheet so that the nature of the dealings can be fully
understood. For options this should include the number of securities under
option, the exercise period (or in the case of exercise, the exercise date), the
exercise price and any option money paid or received. For derivatives this
should include, at least, the number of reference securities to which they
relate (when relevant), the maturity date (or if applicable the closing out
date) and the reference price.



For full details of the disclosure requirements see Rules 8 and 38 of the Code.
If in doubt contact the Monitoring Section of the Panel, Tel. No: 020 7638 0129.

Email: monitoring@disclosure.org.uk




            CONNECTED EXEMPT MARKET-MAKERS/EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADERS:

      DISCLOSURE UNDER RULE 38.5 OF THE CITY CODE ON TAKEOVERS AND MERGERS





Dealing in Contract for Difference ("CFD") referenced to
Abbey National plc Ordinary Shares




Date of disclosure

27 August 2004




Date of dealing

26 August 2004




Name of EMM/EPT

Goldman Sachs International




Name of offeree/offeror with whom connected

Banco Santander Central Hispano



Product Type

Long CFD



Maturity Date

August 4, 2014






Writing of CFD



Number of ordinary shares to which the CFD is referenced

0



CFD reference price

0.00 GBP





Closing out of CFD



Number of ordinary shares to which the CFD is referenced

250,000




CFD closing out price

5.8723 GBP








Further disclosure should be made where necessary so that the nature of the
dealings can be fully understood.






            CONNECTED EXEMPT MARKET-MAKERS/EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADERS:

      DISCLOSURE UNDER RULE 38.5 OF THE CITY CODE ON TAKEOVERS AND MERGERS





Dealing in Contract for Difference ("CFD") referenced to
Abbey National plc Ordinary Shares




Date of disclosure

27 August 2004




Date of dealing

26 August 2004




Name of EMM/EPT

Goldman Sachs International




Name of offeree/offeror with whom connected

Banco Santander Central Hispano



Product Type

long CFD



Maturity Date

August 5, 2014






Writing of CFD



Number of ordinary shares to which the CFD is referenced

0



CFD reference price

0.00 GBP





Closing out of CFD



Number of ordinary shares to which the CFD is referenced

150,000




CFD closing out price

5.8723 GBP








Further disclosure should be made where necessary so that the nature of the
dealings can be fully understood.






            CONNECTED EXEMPT MARKET-MAKERS/EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADERS:

      DISCLOSURE UNDER RULE 38.5 OF THE CITY CODE ON TAKEOVERS AND MERGERS





Dealing in Contract for Difference ("CFD") referenced to
Abbey National plc Ordinary Shares




Date of disclosure

27 August 2004




Date of dealing

26 August 2004




Name of EMM/EPT

Goldman Sachs International




Name of offeree/offeror with whom connected

Banco Santander Central Hispano



Product Type

long CFD



Maturity Date

July 31,  2014






Writing of CFD



Number of ordinary shares to which the CFD is referenced

0



CFD reference price

0.00 GBP





Closing out of CFD



Number of ordinary shares to which the CFD is referenced

100,000




CFD closing out price

5.8723 GBP








Further disclosure should be made where necessary so that the nature of the
dealings can be fully understood.




            CONNECTED EXEMPT MARKET-MAKERS/EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADERS:

      DISCLOSURE UNDER RULE 38.5 OF THE CITY CODE ON TAKEOVERS AND MERGERS





Dealing in Contract for Difference ("CFD") referenced to
Banco Santander Central Hispano Ordinary Shares




Date of disclosure

27 August 2004




Date of dealing

26 August 2004




Name of EMM/EPT

Goldman Sachs International




Name of offeree/offeror with whom connected

Banco Santander Central Hispano



Product Type

long CFD



Maturity Date

July 21, 2014






Writing of CFD



Number of ordinary shares to which the CFD is referenced

0



CFD reference price

0.00 EUR





Closing out of CFD



Number of ordinary shares to which the CFD is referenced

30,000




CFD closing out price

7.9595 EUR








Further disclosure should be made where necessary so that the nature of the
dealings can be fully understood.








            CONNECTED EXEMPT MARKET-MAKERS/EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADERS:

      DISCLOSURE UNDER RULE 38.5 OF THE CITY CODE ON TAKEOVERS AND MERGERS





Dealing in Contract for Difference ("CFD") referenced to
Banco Santander Central Hispano Ordinary Shares




Date of disclosure

27 August 2004




Date of dealing

26 August 2004




Name of EMM/EPT

Goldman Sachs International




Name of offeree/offeror with whom connected

Banco Santander Central Hispano



Product Type

short CFD



Maturity Date

August 24, 2014






Writing of CFD



Number of ordinary shares to which the CFD is referenced

2,610



CFD reference price

7.9523 EUR





Closing out of CFD



Number of ordinary shares to which the CFD is referenced

0




CFD closing out price

0.00 EUR








Further disclosure should be made where necessary so that the nature of the
dealings can be fully understood.










            CONNECTED EXEMPT MARKET-MAKERS/EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADERS:

      DISCLOSURE UNDER RULE 38.5 OF THE CITY CODE ON TAKEOVERS AND MERGERS





Dealing in Contract for Difference ("CFD") referenced to
HBOS Ordinary Shares




Date of disclosure

27 August 2004




Date of dealing

26 August 2004




Name of EMM/EPT

Goldman Sachs International




Name of offeree/offeror with whom connected

Banco Santander Central Hispano



Product Type

short CFD



Maturity Date

August 24, 2014






Writing of CFD



Number of ordinary shares to which the CFD is referenced

15,404



CFD reference price

6.8006 GBP





Closing out of CFD



Number of ordinary shares to which the CFD is referenced

0




CFD closing out price

0.00 GBP








Further disclosure should be made where necessary so that the nature of the
dealings can be fully understood.




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