RNS Number:3001U
Brewin Dolphin Holdings PLC
15 January 2004


On 30 December 2003, Brewin Dolphin Holdings PLC ("the Company") received notice
from Jamie Matheson, a Director of the Company, regarding the exercise of his 
23,232 options in the Company Save As You Earn Scheme at an exercise price of 
56.3p per share. These shares rank pari passu with the existing issued shares of
the Company.


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