Appointment of Broker

Genus PLC
01 April 2003


Immediate Release                                                  01 April 2003


                                     Genus plc

                  Appointment of Panmure as Lead Nominated Broker


Genus plc is pleased to announce the appointment of WestLB Panmure Limited 
('Panmure') as its lead nominated broker with immediate effect.


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Press Enquiries:

Richard Wood, Chief Executive, Genus plc                           01256 347101
Michael Roller, Finance Director, Genus plc                        01256 347102

Edward Farmer, Director, Panmure                                  020 7020 5111

Charles Ryland, Buchanan Communications                           020 7466 5000
Catherine Miles, Buchanan Communications                          020 7466 5000




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