RNS Number:3765H
Charter PLC
12 February 2003

11 February 2003





Pursuant to Sections 198 to 202 of the Companies Act 1985, we were advised on 11
February 2003 that following on- market purchases on 7 February 2003 and 10
February 2003, Guinness Peat Group plc and its subsidiaries have an interest in
13,195,817 ordinary shares of 2p each in Charter plc equivalent to 14.02% of the
issued share capital of Charter plc.




Alison R. Yapp
Company Secretary






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