Stmnt re Press Comment

Brainspark PLC
30 July 2001


                Brainspark plc ('Brainspark' or 'the Company')


The board of directors of Brainspark notes the recent press speculation
regarding the Company and confirms that it is in the early stages of
discussions with a number of parties. These discussions may or may not lead to
an offer being made for the Company.

Shareholders will be kept informed of developments.


For further information contact:


Brainspark (020 7843 6600)

Stewart Dodd

David Hart


Citigate Dewe Rogerson (020 7638 9571)

Martin Jackson / Charles Vivian