Notification Under Part VI the Companies Act 1985 (as amended)

Please note that on 20 August 2003, Interserve Plc (the "Company") was notified
that Fidelity International Limited (FIL) and its direct and indirect
subsidiaries, being non-beneficial holders, hold 5,576,764 ordinary shares of
10p each representing 4.91% of the issued share capital of the Company.

21 August 2003



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