RNS Number:3370R
Conister Trust PLC
27 October 2003


                               Conister Trust PLC

                     Take up of Scrip Dividend Alternative

The Board of Conister Trust PLC announces that a total of 143,522 ordinary
shares have now been allotted subject to admission to shareholders who have
opted to receive ordinary shares in the Company in lieu of the dividend in
respect of the Company's six months ended 30 June 2003 at the reference price of
28.3 p per share.

Application has been made for these shares to be admitted to AIM and trading is
expected to commence on 31 October 2003.



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