RNS Number:7729H
Charter PLC
20 February 2003

Charter plc



We were advised on 20 February 2003 that following the market purchase of
4,239,047 ordinary shares of 2p each on 19 February 2003, Guinness Peat Group
plc and its subsidiaries have an interest in 17,434,864 ordinary shares of 2p
each in Charter plc equivalent to 18.52% of the issued share capital.









Ms. Alison R. Yapp

Company Secretary




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