NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTERESTS IN SHARES
Oxford GlycoSciences Plc
On 25 March 2003 the Company was informed that on 21 March 2003 Amvescap Plc
sold 5,892,971 shares (representing 10.52% of the Company's issued share
capital), bringing its total holding to 5,675,812 shares (representing 10.14%
of the Company's issued share capital). The registered holders are set out
below:
Vidacos Nominees Limited 4,980,812
Chase Nominees Limited 545,000
Mellon Bank Nominees Pittsburgh 150,000
The Company was further advised that the above holding includes the following
notifiable holdings: INVESCO Perpetual UK Growth Fund holds 3,065,987 shares
(5.47%), and INVESCO Perpetual International Equity Fund holds 1,914,825 shares
(3.4%) both registered in the name of Vidacos Nominees Limited. INVESCO
Perpetual Income Fund no longer has a notifiable interest in the Company's
issued share capital
Name of contact and telephone number for queries
Pam Rixon 01235 208022
Name of authorised company official responsible for making this notification
John Ilett - Company Secretary
Date of notification 25 March 2003
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