| Press Information | ||
| Finsbury Group: | Rupert Younger Robin Walker Tel: 020 7251 3801 |
Date: 31/10/05 |
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PILKINGTON STATEMENT TO THE LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE Pilkington plc (the "Company") notes the recent movement in its share price and confirms that it has received a preliminary approach that may or may not lead to an offer being made for the Company. A further announcement will be made when appropriate. In accordance with Rule 2.10 of The City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, the Company also confirms that, as at the close of business on 28th October 2005, the Company's issued share capital consisted of 1,314,661,820 ordinary shares of 50 pence each. The ISIN code for the Company's ordinary shares is GB0006884620. |
| Enquiries to: | Finsbury Group: |
| Rupert Younger | |
| Robin Walker | |
| Tel:- 020 7251 3801 |