RNS Number:8701T
Total S.A.
5 January 2004


Letter to RNS

Re: Notice of Repurchase of Ordinary Shares of Total

Please be advised that in connection with Total's share repurchase program, 
TOTAL S.A. reacquired 500,000 of its ordinary shares, nominal value 10 euros per 
share, in December 2003, through trades executed on the Paris Bourse.

Letter from Total S.A.


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