Re Cancellation of Shares

Smith WH PLC
24 June 2005


London, UK - 24 JUNE 2005: WH Smith PLC (LSE: SMWH), announces that, following
the cancellation of the 169,072 5 3/4% cumulative preference shares of the
Company on 20 May 2005, holders of these shares will receive a capital repayment
at par and final dividend in respect of the period 1 April 2005 to 20 May 2005
on 4 July 2005


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