Substantial Shareholding

Comino Group PLC
8 February 2002



Comino Group plc


Substantial Shareholding


The Company was notified today under sections 198 to 202 of the Companies Act
1985 that the Montanaro Group of Companies is now interested in 1,656,978
ordinary shares, representing 11.95 per cent. of the issued share capital.


The shares are registered as follows:


HSBC Global Custody Nominee (UK) Limited
a/c 865752                                                  983,500 shares

Roy Nominees Limited
a/c 022607                                                  578,478 shares

Morgan Nominees Limited
a/c AG01                                                    95,000 shares


The Company has also been notified today that Standard Life Investments cease to
hold a notifiable interest.


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