Re Offer for Epic Group PLC

Huveaux PLC
28 July 2005


Huveaux PLC
28 July 2005


Update to the announcement made earlier today by Huveaux PLC ('Huveaux')
pursuant to Rule 2.5 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the 'City Code')

Under the provisions of Rule 8.3 of the City Code, any person who, alone or
acting together with any other person(s) pursuant to an agreement or
understanding (whether formal or informal) to acquire or control relevant
securities of Huveaux or Epic Group plc ('Epic'), owns or controls, or becomes
the owner or controller, directly or indirectly, of one per cent. or more of any
class of securities of Huveaux or Epic is required to disclose, by no later than
12.00 noon (London time) on the London business day immediately following the
date of the relevant transaction, dealings in such securities of Huveaux or Epic
(as the case may be) (or in any option in respect of, or derivative referenced
to, any such securities) during the period to the date on which the offer
becomes or is declared unconditional as to acceptances or lapses or is otherwise
withdrawn.

Under the provisions of Rule 8.1 of the City Code, all dealings in relevant
securities of Huveaux or Epic by Huveaux or Epic, or by any of their respective
'associates' (within the meaning of the City Code) must also be disclosed.

If you are in any doubt as to the application of Rule 8 to you, please contact
an independent financial adviser duly authorised under the Financial Services
and Markets Act 2000, consult the Panel's website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk
or contact the Panel on telephone number
[phone]; fax [phone].


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