Holding(s) in Company

Macfarlane Group PLC
23 September 2005

Substantial shareholding

The Company was notified on 22 September 2005 in accordance with the Companies
Act that Deutsche Bank AG's holding has fallen below the notifiable threshold
of 10 per cent.

The Company has been advised that the current holding of Deutsche Bank AG stands
at 9.95 per cent.


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