re Approach

Mentmore PLC
22 December 2003



22nd December 2003               


                    Mentmore plc ('Mentmore or The Company')

                            Announcement re Approach



The Board of Mentmore confirms that it has received an approach regarding the
possible acquisition of The Company.


There can be no certainty that this approach will lead to an offer being made
for The Company. Shareholders will be informed of developments as appropriate.



Contacts:


Mentmore plc                                              020 8946 3159
Nick Smith, Non Executive Chairman
Martin Nye, Chief Executive
Clive Drysdale, Finance Director

Hoare Govett                                              020 7678 8000
Ranald McGregor Smith

Buchanan Communications                                   020 7466 5000
Charles Ryland



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