Holding(s) in Company

John David Group (The) PLC
24 October 2005


John David Group plc ('the Company')

24 October 2005



The Company was informed on 20 October 2005 that pursuant to the Companies Act
1985, Section 199(2a), as of 19 October 2005, the British Coal Staff
Superannuation Scheme held 0 ordinary shares.  This represents a decrease from
3.21% to 0% of the issued share capital of the Company.

These shares were registered in the name of British Coal Staff Superannuation
Scheme (Chase GIS) Nominees Ltd.



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