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                                    20th September 2005
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Total number of securities bought
                                                   14,720
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Highest price paid (currency must be stated)       12.2500 GBP

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Lowest price paid (currency must be stated)        12.1600 GBP

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Total number of securities sold
                                                   9,404
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Highest price paid (currency must be stated)       12.2700 GBP

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Lowest price paid (currency must  be stated)       12.2700 GBP

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Date of disclosure                                 21st September 2005
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Contact name                                       Steve Madigan
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Telephone number                                   020 7678 7683
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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.