RNS Number:2615P
Ottakar's PLC
01 September 2003


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                           1 September 2003


                                 OTTAKAR'S PLC

                              HOLDINGS IN COMPANY


In accordance with Sections 198-202 of the Companies Act 1985, the company has
been notified of the following changes of interest in the shares of the company.


Framlington Investment Management Limited now has an interest in 2,965,221
shares in the company representing 14.05% of the issued share capital.


These shares are registered as follows:

Registered Name                                               Number of shares

HSBC Nominees Ltd A/C 811524                                         1,102,768
HSBC Nominees Ltd A/C 811366                                         1,049,607
HSBC Nominees Ltd A/C 912109                                           812,846
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                                          Total                      2,965,221




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