Merger Discussions

Millfield Group PLC
07 June 2004

Date:                7 June 2004
On behalf of:        Millfield Group PLC
                     For immediate release


       Inter-Alliance Group PLC AND MILLFIELD GROUP PLC in merger discussions


The Boards of Inter-Alliance Group PLC and Millfield Group PLC announce that
they are in discussions, which may or may not lead to a merger of their
companies.  Discussions are making good progress and shareholders will be
advised of developments at the appropriate time.



                                     ENDS.



ENQUIRIES




Inter-Alliance Group PLC                                Millfield Group PLC
Carey Shakespeare, Marketing Director                   Paul Tebbutt, Chief Executive     07958 992812
01793 441 456                                           Harry Roome, Finance Director     020 8604 2623
Financial Dynamics                                      Redleaf Communications
Geoffrey Pelham-Lane                                    Emma Kane
020 7269 7194                                           020 7955 1410






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