Statement re Egg Interest

Prudential PLC
14 January 2004

Wednesday 14 January 2004

                                 Prudential plc

In the light of Egg's share price movement today, Prudential plc confirms that
it is in discussions regarding a possible transaction with respect to its
approximately 79 per cent shareholding in Egg.

Such discussions are at a preliminary stage and there is no certainty that any
agreement will be reached.

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