Chirotech Technology Acquisition Passed

ASCOT PLC
15 October 1999



                    EGM Resolutions passed

At an extraordinary general meeting of Ascot plc held today, a
resolution was passed to approve the acquisition of the
remaining 70 per cent of the issued shares of Chirotech
Technology Limited not already owned by Ascot ('the
Acquisition').

Completion of the Acquisition is expected to take place on
Tuesday, 19 October 1999.


Enquiries:

Howard Dyer         Ascot plc         0171 815 0805

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