Director Shareholding

Investment Company PLC
04 April 2005


The Investment Company plc (the 'Company')


Director's Shareholding


As a result of purchases on 30 March 2005, at a price of 165p per share, Mr.
Stephen J. Cockburn increased his beneficial interests in the Company by 53,500
shares to 188,647 ordinary 50p shares (9.77%) and his non-beneficial interest as
a trustee by 10,000 shares to 35,000 ordinary 50p shares (1.81%).


Enquiries:

Stephen J. Cockburn, Director - 020 7448 4715

James P.Q. Harrison, Company Secretary - 020 7448 4700





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