Nominated Adviser / Broker

Genus PLC
12 October 2000


                                  Genus plc                                   
                                                                              
                          ('Genus' or 'the Company')                          

Genus plc advises that with immediate effect Bridgewell Corporate Finance
Limited has been appointed as their nominated advisor.

Enquiries:

Giles Elliott                             020 7523 5803
Bridgewell Corporate Finance Limited