Holding(s) in Company

Hardide PLC
16 May 2006


                          Hardide PLC (the 'Company')


                               Holding in Company


Hardide plc was informed on 15 May 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 11,775,000
ordinary shares in the Company, which represents approximately 8.76% of the
issued share capital.




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