On 8 October 2003 awards of matching shares were made to directors of Geest PLC
as follows, subject to performance criteria, under the Executive Co-investment
Plan approved by shareholders on 22 May 2003.

Ordinary shares

of 5p each in Geest PLC

Gareth John Voyle 107,955

Jonathan Mark Pullen 75,760

Jane Katherine Scriven 62,500

The number of shares indicated above is the maximum number of shares that would
be received by the relevant director in 2006 should the performance criteria
set out in the Plan be met in full.

Total registered holding following this notification:-

Gareth John Voyle 98,643

Jonathan Mark Pullen 125,313

Jane Katherine Scriven 86,479

Enquiries:

Dawn Durrant

Company Secretary

Geest PLC

Tel: 01775 763085




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