EPT Disclosure

ABN AMRO BANK N.V.
                  

FORM 38.5

DEALINGS BY CONNECTED EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADERS

(Rule 38.5 of The City Code on Takeovers and Mergers)


Name of exempt principal trader                    ABN AMRO BANK N.V. London Branch
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Company dealt in                                   NORTHGATE PLC
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Relevant security dealt in                         ORD 5P
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Name of offeree/offeror with whom connected        NORTHGATE PLC
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Nature of connection #                             BROKER
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Date of dealing                                    8th  September 2005
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Total number of securities bought
                                                                                                 295,703
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Highest price paid (currency must be stated)       12.2600 GBP

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Lowest price paid (currency must be stated)        12.1300 GBP

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Total number of securities sold
                                                                                                 483,200
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Highest price paid (currency must be stated)       12.1916 GBP

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Lowest price paid (currency must  be stated)       12.1155 GBP

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Date of disclosure                                 9th  September 2005
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Contact name                                       Mark Burnham
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Telephone number                                                                           020 7678 5898
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# See the definition of "connected fund managers and principal traders" in the
Definitions Section of the Code.

For details of the Code's dealing disclosure requirements, see Rules 8 and 38.5
and their Notes which can be viewed on the Takeover Panel's website at
www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.