Rule 2.10 Announcement

Northgate PLC
30 September 2005



30 September 2005

Northgate plc ('Northgate')

Rule 2.10 announcement

In accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers,
Northgate announces that it has 64,474,380 ordinary shares, of 5 pence each,
following the exercise of share options over 36,398 ordinary shares since 26
September 2005. The ISIN references for these securities are GB0003775441.




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