Redemption of Loan Stock

Smith WH PLC
23 May 2006

23 May 2006

WHSmith plc

Loan Stock Redemption

WHSmtih plc has given notice to holders of the £2,239,380 outstanding 5.125%
redeemable unsecured loan stock (the 'Loan Stock') of its intention to redeem
the Loan Stock in full, at par and together with accrued interest on 23 August
2006.




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