Acquisition

Marks & Spencer Group PLC
05 October 2004


Issued : Tuesday 5 October 2004

            MARKS AND SPENCER GROUP PLC ('MARKS & SPENCER') ACQUIRES
                                    PER UNA

Marks & Spencer today announces that it has acquired per una from George Davies
for a consideration of £125 million for the business, being the company, the
brand and people.

George Davies will remain as Chief Executive of per una for a term of at least
two years and will continue to be responsible for the business.

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For further information, please contact:

Damian Evans/Amanda Mellor, Investor Relations:
0208 718 3604/1563

Clair Foster/Lisa Attenborough, Corporate Press Office:
0208 718 8323/6166





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