Response to Proposal

Mitchells & Butlers PLC
04 May 2006


4 May 2006

                            Mitchells & Butlers plc

             Response to 550p proposal for Mitchells & Butlers plc

Further to the announcement released earlier this morning by Mitchells and
Butlers plc (the 'Company'), the letter referred to in that announcement which
was received by the Company from a consortium led by the Tchenguiz Family Trust
('the Consortium') may also be read by clicking on the following link 
http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/4378c_-2006-5-4.pdf.

For further information please contact:

Investor Relations:                                  0121 498 5092
Kate Holligon                                        [e-mail]
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Media:
James Murgatroyd / James Leviton (Finsbury Group)    0207 251 3801


Citigroup which is authorised and regulated in the United Kingdom by The
Financial Services Authority, is acting as financial adviser to Mitchells &
Butlers plc ('Mitchells & Butlers') and no one else in connection with the
proposal made to Mitchells & Butlers and will not be responsible to anyone other
than Mitchells & Butlers for providing the protections afforded to customers of
Citigroup nor for providing advice in relation to the proposal.

The directors of Mitchells & Butlers accept the responsibility for the
information contained in this announcement. To the best of the knowledge and
belief of the directors of Mitchells & Butlers (who have taken all reasonable
care to ensure that such is the case) the information contained in this
announcement is in accordance with the facts and does not omit anything likely
to affect the import of such information.

The distribution of this announcement in jurisdictions other than the United
Kingdom may be restricted by law and therefore persons into whose possession
this announcement comes should inform themselves about, and observe, such
restrictions. Any failure to comply with the restrictions may constitute a
violation of the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. This announcement
does not constitute an offer or an invitation to purchase or subscribe for any
securities or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities pursuant to this
announcement or otherwise in any jurisdiction in which such offer or
solicitation is unlawful.

Dealing Disclosure Requirements

Under the provisions of Rule 8.3 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the
'Code'), if any person is, or becomes, 'interested' (directly or indirectly) in
1% or more of any class of 'relevant securities' of Mitchells & Butlers, all
'dealings' in any 'relevant securities' of that company (including by means of
an option in respect of, or a derivative referenced to, any such 'relevant
securities') must be publicly disclosed by no later than 3.30 pm (London time)
on the London business day following the date of the relevant transaction. This
requirement will continue until the date on which the offer becomes, or is
declared, unconditional as to acceptances, lapses or is otherwise withdrawn or
on which the 'offer period' otherwise ends. If two or more persons act together
pursuant to an agreement or understanding, whether formal or informal, to
acquire an 'interest' in 'relevant securities' of Mitchells & Butlers, they will
be deemed to be a single person for the purpose of Rule 8.3. Under the
provisions of Rule 8.1 of the Code, all 'dealings' in 'relevant securities' of
Mitchells & Butlers by the Consortium or Mitchells & Butlers, or by any of their
respective 'associates', must be disclosed by no later than 12.00 noon (London
time) on the London business day following the date of the relevant transaction.
A disclosure table, giving details of the companies in whose 'relevant
securities' 'dealings' should be disclosed, and the number of such securities in
issue, can be found on the Takeover Panel's website at
www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk .

'Interests in securities' arise, in summary, when a person has long economic
exposure, whether conditional or absolute, to changes in the price of
securities. In particular, a person will be treated as having an 'interest' by
virtue of the ownership or control of securities, or by virtue of any option in
respect of, or derivative referenced to, securities.

Terms in quotation marks are defined in the Code, which can also be found on the
Panel's website. If you are in any doubt as to whether or not you are required
to disclose a 'dealing' under Rule 8, you should consult the Panel.




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