EPT Disclosure

ABN AMRO BANK N.V.
                  


FORM 38.5

DEALINGS BY CONNECTED EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADERS

(Rule 38.5 of The City Code on Takeovers and Mergers)


Name of exempt principal trader                    ABN AMRO BANK N.V. London Branch
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Company dealt in                                   NORTHGATE PLC
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Relevant security dealt in                         ORD 5P
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Name of offeree/offeror with whom connected        NORTHGATE PLC
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Nature of connection #                             BROKER
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Date of dealing                                    9th  September 2005
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Total number of securities bought

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Highest price paid (currency must be stated)       GBP

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Lowest price paid (currency must be stated)        GBP

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Total number of securities sold
                                                   18,323
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Highest price paid (currency must be stated)       12.2550 GBP

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Lowest price paid (currency must  be stated)       12.2550 GBP

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Date of disclosure                                 12th September 2005
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Contact name                                       Steve Madigan
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Telephone number                                   020 7678 7683
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# See the definition of "connected fund managers and principal traders" in the
Definitions Section of the Code.

For details of the Code's dealing disclosure requirements, see Rules 8 and 38.5
and their Notes which can be viewed on the Takeover Panel's website at
www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.