RNS Number:6984J
Chesterton International PLC
07 April 2003



The following replaces the Chesterton International plc Response to Press
Speculation release issued today at 7.00am under RNS number 6956J. The word "of"
was omitted from the first sentence and is now included. All other details
remain unchanged and the full amended text appears below.



                    Chesterton International plc

                   STATEMENT RE PRESS SPECULATION



The Board of Chesterton International plc confirms that it has received an
approach which may or may not lead to an offer for the Company.  A further
announcement will be made in due course.





Enquiries:


Close Brothers Corporate Finance Limited            Tel: 020 7655 3100
Peter Alcaraz

Gavin Anderson & Company
Howard Lee / Lindsey Harrison                       Tel: 020 7554 1400






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