RNS Number:6536N
PZ CUSSONS PLC
17 July 2003


PZ Cussons Plc


This is to inform you that the company was advised late yesterday that
Mr G A Kanellis, an executive director of PZ Cussons Plc made the undermentioned
purchase of shares in PZ Cussons Plc, all of which are held beneficially for the
consideration stated.



Purchase by Mr G A Kanellis

                                                                   Total
Class               Number       Consideration              Beneficial Interest
                                   Per share

Ordinary            1,000            #8.55                         0.00%


This purchase relates to qualification shares and was made pursuant to
regulation 16 of the Model Code which forms part of the Listing Rules of the UK
Listing Authority.

Regards


A P McDermott
Secretary







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