RNS Number:2175T
Brewin Dolphin Holdings PLC
12 December 2003

Pursuant to the Brewin Dolphin Holdings PLC SAYE Option Schemes, options over
103,119 ordinary shares of 1p each have been exercised. Accordingly, application
has been made today to the UK Listing Authority and the London Stock Exchange
for these shares to be admitted to the Official List. These shares rank pari
passu with the existing issued shares of the company.


For further information contact:

Lorna Green                         020 7246 1279


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