Mothercare Plc : Holding(s) in Company

To the London Stock Exchange                        8 December 2011

Re: Holdings in Company - Aberdeen Asset Management Plc

Mothercare plc announces that, in accordance with the Disclosure and Transparency Rules, it has been advised by Aberdeen Asset Management PLC's Fund Management Operating Subsidiaries that its holding in the company has decreased and crossed through the 11% threshold to 10.54%. 

The number of shares held by Aberdeen Asset Management plc now comprises 9,344,648 ordinary Mothercare plc 50p shares.

Further information:  Ramona Tipnis, Head of Investor Relations: 01923 206455

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