Holding(s) in Company

McBride PLC
21 February 2002


LETTER TO: COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENTS OFFICE

Dated: 20 February, 2002



On the 20th February 2002, McBride plc received the following notification dated
20th February 2002 from Amvescap plc:

S. 198 Companies Act - Disclosure of Share Interest

We write in accordance with the above Act to advise you that, following the
purchase of 364,975 Ordinary Shares on 18th February 2002, INVESCO Perpetual
International Core Fund now holds 7,309,027 shares of 10p each in your Company,
representing 4.11%. The shares are registered in the name of Vidacos Nominees
Limited.

Please note that this holding was previously notified to you on 18th February
2002 under our aggregate holding of 12.10%.


LETTER FROM: McBride Plc




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