Transaction in Own Shares

Tesco PLC
22 August 2007


Tesco plc

22 August 2007

Tesco plc - Repurchase programme

Tesco plc announces that the Company has entered into irrevocable and
non-discretionary arrangements with Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Limited
and Goldman Sachs International to repurchase on its behalf and within certain
pre-set parameters, ordinary shares in the Company for cancellation during the
period commencing 28 August 2007 and ending on 1 October 2007. This arrangement 
is in accordance with Chapter 12 of the Listing Rules and the Company's general
authority to repurchase shares.

Enquiries: J Lloyd
           Secretary
           Tesco plc
           01992 632222



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