RNS Number:8377O
Ottakar's PLC
19 August 2003

OTTAKAR'S PLC



19 AUGUST 2003



Ottakar's Plc ("the Company")



The Company has applied to the UK Listing Authority for 38,610 ordinary shares
of 5p each, which were issued pursuant to the exercise of share options to be
admitted to the Official List, and to trading on the London Stock Exchange.
These shares will rank pari passu with the existing ordinary shares of the
Company and dealings are expected to commence on 26 August 2003.



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