18 January 2007

Directors' Shareholding

The Company was informed that on 17 January 2007, David Page, Executive Chairman, exercised 350,000 share options and disposed of 350,000 Ordinary Shares of 10 pence each ("Ordinary Shares") at a price of 318 pence per share.

The Company was also informed that on 17 January 2007, Paul Campbell, Chief Executive, exercised 125,000 share options and disposed of 125,000 Ordinary Shares of 10 pence each at a price of 318 pence per share.

Following these disposals, David Page is beneficially interested in 1,134,158 Ordinary Shares and Paul Campbell is beneficially interested in 114,903 Ordinary Shares.