17 December 2007

DEALINGS BY OFFERORS, OFFEREE COMPANIES OR THEIR ASSOCIATES

                   FOR THEMSELVES OR FOR DISCRETIONARY CLIENTS

                 (Rules 8.1(a) and (b)(i) of the Takeover Code)

A statement has been made by JP Morgan Securities Ltd. relating to Rule 8.1.  The statement can be seen here.

Notes on Form 8.1 can be viewed on the Takeover Panel's website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.

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