Rule 2.10 Announcement

Babcock International Group PLC
22 March 2004


                        Babcock International Group PLC

             Rule 2.10 announcement - Relevant Securities in issue


In accordance with rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, Babcock
International Group PLC confirms that its issued share capital comprises
150,249,029 ordinary shares of 60p.

The International Securities Identification Number for Babcock International
Group PLC is GB0009697037.



Enquiries:

Babcock International Group PLC                      [phone]
Albert Dungate Company Secretary


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