Holding(s) in Company

Hardide PLC
19 September 2006


                          Hardide PLC (the 'Company')


                               Holding in Company


Hardide plc was informed on 18 September 2006 that FMR Corp. and its direct and
indirect subsidiaries, and Fidelity International Limited and its direct and
indirect subsidiaries, both being non-beneficial holders, hold 8,690,000
ordinary shares in the Company, which represents approximately 5.93 per cent. of
the issued share capital.

The notifiable interest also comprises the notifiable interest of Mr. Edward C.
Johnson 3d, 82 Devonshire Street,  Boston, MA 02109 who is a principle
shareholder of FMR Corp. and Fidelity International Limited.






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