Purchase of Own Securities

MOLINS PLC
13 October 1999


Purchase of Own Shares

Following the approval of shareholders at its Annual General Meeting on 21st
April 1999 to purchase up to 10% of the Company's ordinary shares for
cancellation, Molins PLC purchased on 13th October 1999 from Cazenove & Co.
1,136,045 ordinary shares 25p each at a price of 120p per share.