Shareholding

Brancote Holdings PLC
4 January 2001



RELEASE TO COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENTS OFFICE


BRANCOTE HOLDINGS PLC ('the Company')

In accordance with Rule 16.19 of the AIM Admission Rules, and as required by
Section 198 to 208 of the Companies Act 1985, the following information falls
to be disclosed:


Holder:                            Theodores Trust Company Limited*

No. of shares purchased:           50,000

No. of shares retained:            3,209,780

Percent held:                      5.1%

Date of transaction:               3 January 2001


The Company was informed of the transaction on 4 January 2001

*These shares were purchased by First Equity Limited and will be held by Bank
of New York Europe Limited, Sub A/c RBSI Custody Bank Ltd.

Date: 4 January 2001