Holding(s) in Company

Clarkson PLC
03 October 2003











Clarkson PLC





Holding in Company





The Company was notified on 3 October 2003 by CMB   that, following  a purchase
of 80,000 ordinary shares in the Company, CMB have a notifiable interest of
2,649,634 shares representing 16.31% in the issued ordinary share capital of the
Company. All of these shares are registered in the name of HSBC Global Custody
Nominees(UK) Limited.








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