Purchase of Own Securities

Hammerson PLC
30 April 2002



Hammerson plc £100 million 7.875% Bonds due 2003

Hammerson plc has purchased for cancellation £5,660,000 nominal of the above
Bonds. Following this purchase, £78,320,000 nominal of the above Bonds remains
outstanding.




For further information:

Simon Melliss Tel: [phone]

Group Finance Director Fax: [phone]

Christopher Smith

Director of Corporate Affairs







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