Holding(s) in Company

Artemis Alpha Trust PLC
11 November 2005


ARTEMIS ALPHA TRUST PLC (the 'Company')

The Company has been notified that Troy Asset Management Limited's
non-beneficial interest in the Company has increased to 1,084,290 ordinary 1p 
shares in the Company, representing 3.25% of the Company's issued share capital. 
These shares are held by Adam & Company Nominees Limited.


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11 NOVEMBER 2005

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