Capital Reduction

Filtrona plc
08 June 2005


Filtrona plc

Statement re Reduction of Capital

At a hearing today, the High Court confirmed the Filtrona plc reduction of
capital. The reduction of capital is expected to become effective on 9 June 2005
whereupon the nominal value of each ordinary share of Filtrona plc will be
reduced to 25 pence.

Enquiries

Filtrona plc    Tel: [phone]
Mark Harper
Steve Dryden




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