Notice-Pre Close Trade Update

Mitchells & Butlers PLC
10 August 2004


                            Mitchells & Butlers plc

                       Notice of Pre Close Trading Update


Mitchells & Butlers will be releasing its pre-close trading update for the year
ending 30 September 2004 on Tuesday 28 September 2004.

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For further information please contact:

Kate Holligon                       0121 498 5092
Investor Relations                  [e-mail]




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