RNS Number:9050N
Takeover Panel
24 July 2003

                                                                         2003/19
                               CHELSEA VILLAGE PLC


The Executive refers to today's announcement by the Financial Services Authority
that it is conducting enquiries into the nature and status of certain
shareholdings in Chelsea Village Plc in the period preceding the announcement of
the bid on behalf of Chelsea Limited.

The Executive has discussed this matter with the FSA and has agreed that, given
the range of potential issues, it would be appropriate for the FSA initially to
conduct the enquiries.  In the event that matters come to light which fall to be
considered under the City Code the Executive will, if appropriate, conduct its
own enquiries at the relevant time.

The Executive understands that these enquiries are unconnected with Chelsea
Limited and they will therefore not affect its offer timetable.

24 July 2003


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