Notification Under Part VI the Companies Act 1985 (as amended)

Please note that on 9 October 2003, Interserve Plc (the "Company") was notified
that Fidelity International Limited (FIL) and its direct and indirect
subsidiaries, being non-beneficial holders, hold 3,367,588 ordinary shares of
10p each representing 2.96% of the issued share capital of the Company.

10 October 2003



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