Holding in Company

Inchcape PLC
28 March 2001


LETTER TO COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENTS OFFICE

Section 198 - Companies Act 1985
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Notification pursuant to paragraph 9.11, Chapter 9 of The Listing Rules, we
submit a notification received today, 28 March from M&G Investment Management
Limited.

As at close of business on 27 March 2001, Inchcape plc's issued share capital
was 87,813,980.

FROM INCHCAPE PLC


LETTER TO INCHCAPE PLC

Companies Act 1985 (as amended)
Disclosure of Interests in Shares

In accordance with Part VI of the Companies Act 1985 (as amended) (the 'Act'),
we write to inform you that Prudential plc and all of its subsidiary companies,
no longer have a notifiable interest in the issued share capital of your
company.

FROM M&G INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LIMITED