Holding(s) in Company

Marshalls PLC
05 August 2005


MARSHALLS PLC

Disclosure of Interest

The Company was notified on 4 August 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 10,838,656
shares in Marshalls plc, representing 7.63% of the issued share capital and a
non-beneficial interest in 3,368,486 shares, representing 2.37% of the issued
share capital.


5 August 2005


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





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