Holding(s) in Company

Marshalls PLC
03 October 2005


MARSHALLS PLC

Disclosure of Interest

The Company was notified on 30 September 2005 pursuant to Section 198 of the
Companies Act 1985 by AXA Investment Managers Limited that AXA S.A. and its
Group Companies are to be regarded as having a beneficial interest in 13,656,836
shares in Marshalls plc, representing 9.61% of the issued share capital and a
non-beneficial interest in 1,643,900 shares, representing 1.16% of the issued
share capital.


3 October 2005


Enquiries: Elizabeth Blease, Company Secretary, Marshalls plc, 01484 438900





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