Change of Adviser

CEPS PLC                                    

                               CHANGE OF ADVISER                               

Following the acquisition of Dowgate Capital plc by Astaire Group plc, CEPS PLC
(the "Company") announces that it has changed its nominated adviser and broker
to Astaire Securities plc with immediate effect.

For further information please contact:

Peter Cook          CEPS PLC                          Tel: [phone]     
Lindsay Mair        Astaire Securities plc            Tel: [phone]