Mothercare Plc : Holding(s) in Company

To the London Stock Exchange                       6 December 2011

Re: Holdings in Company - Capital Research and Management Company

Mothercare plc announces that, in accordance with the Disclosure and Transparency Rules, it has been advised by Capital Research and Management Company that its holding in the company has increased and crossed through the 5% threshold.

The number of shares held by Capital Research and Management Company now comprises 4,686,124 ordinary Mothercare plc 50p shares.

Further information:  Ramona Tipnis, Head of Investor Relations: 01923 206455

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