Rule 2.10 Announcement

Melrose PLC
05 February 2008



5 February 2008


                      Melrose Plc - Rule 2.10 Announcement


Disclosure in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and
Mergers (the "Code")


In accordance with Rule 2.10 of the Code, Melrose confirms that, as at close of
business on 4 February 2008, it had the following relevant securities in issue:
133,665,029 ordinary shares of 0.2 pence and 50,000 2007 Incentive shares of
GBP1 each. Melrose holds no ordinary shares in treasury. The International
Securities Identification Number for Melrose ordinary shares is GB00B23DKN29.


Enquiries:


M:Communications


James Hill                   [phone]

Nick Miles                   [phone]


Dealing Disclosure Requirements


Under the provisions of Rule 8.3 of the Code, if any person is, or becomes, "
interested" (directly or indirectly) in 1 per cent. or more of any class of "
relevant securities" of Melrose or of FKI, all "dealings" in any "relevant
securities" of that company (including by means of an option in respect of, or a
derivative referenced to, any such "relevant securities") must be publicly
disclosed by no later than 3:30pm (London time) on the London business day
following the date of the relevant transaction.  This requirement will continue
until the date on which the offer becomes, or is declared, unconditional as to
acceptances, lapses or is otherwise withdrawn or on which the "offer period"
otherwise ends.  If two or more persons act together pursuant to an agreement or
understanding, whether formal or informal, to acquire an "interest" in "relevant
securities" of Melrose or FKI, they will be deemed to be a single person for the
purpose of Rule 8.3.


Under the provisions of Rule 8.1 of the Code, all "dealings" in "relevant
securities" of Melrose or FKI by Melrose or FKI, or by any of their respective "
associates", must be disclosed by no later than 12:00 noon (London time) on the
London business day following the date of the relevant transaction.


A disclosure table, giving details of the companies in whose "relevant
securities" "dealings" should be disclosed, and the number of such securities in
issue, can be found on the Panel's website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.


"Interests in securities" arise, in summary, when a person has long economic
exposure, whether conditional or absolute, to changes in the price of
securities.  In particular, a person will be treated as having an "interest" by
virtue of the ownership or control of securities, or by virtue of any option in
respect of, or derivative referenced to, securities.


Terms in quotation marks are defined in the Code, which can also be found on the
Panel's website.  If you are in any doubt as to whether or not you are required
to disclose a "dealing" under Rule 8, you should consult the Panel.


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