Issue of Equity

Genus PLC
28 July 2004

28 July 2004

                                   Genus plc

                                 Issue of Equity


Application has been made for the admission to trading on AIM of 19,470 ordinary
shares of 10p each in Genus plc ('the Company'). The shares have been issued
pursuant to the exercise of share options by certain employees of the Company.
The shares will rank pari passu in all respects with the existing issued
ordinary share capital of the Company. Trading in these shares is due to
commence on 30 July 2004.



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