RNS Number:3321O
Ottakar's PLC
05 August 2003


For Immediate Release                                    5 August 2003



                                 OTTAKAR'S PLC
                               Holdings in Company


In accordance with Sections 198-202 of the Companies Act 1985, the company has
been notified of the following changes of interest in the shares of the company.


Framlington Investment Management Limited now has an interest in 2,952,021
shares in the company representing 13.99% of the issued share capital.


We can confirm these shares are held for investment purposes only and are in the
nominees names for administrative purposes.

Registered Name                            Number of shares

HSBC Nominees Ltd A/C 811524               1,102,768

HSBC Nominees Ltd A/C  811366              1,049,607

HSBC Nominees Ltd A/C 912109               799,646

Total                                      2,952,021




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