Change of Adviser

Mercury Group PLC
18 March 2005


                               Mercury Group Plc

                  Appointment of nominated adviser and broker

The Board of Mercury Group Plc is pleased to announce the appointment of KBC
Peel Hunt Ltd as its nominated adviser and broker with immediate effect.

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18 March 2005

For further information, please contact:

David Williams - Chairman, Mercury Group Plc Tel: [phone]

Julian Blunt - KBC Peel Hunt Ltd Tel: [phone]


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