Issue of Equity

On-Line PLC
20 December 2001

For Immediate Release


ON-LINE PLC ('the Company')


In accordance with the terms of an on-going trading agreement, the Company has
issued and allotted 117,030 new ordinary shares of 50p each, fully paid.  The
Company has also issued and allotted 1000 new ordinary shares of 50p each,
fully paid under the exercise of share options.


Application has been to the London Stock Exchange for the total of 118,030
new ordinary shares to be admitted to trading on AIM.  Dealings are expected
to commence on 27 December 2001.

20 December 2001