Shearwater Regulatory News (SWG)

Scott Wilson Group PLC ("Scott Wilson" or "the Company")

In accordance with paragraph 12.6.4 R of the Listing Rules, the Company advises that it has made the following transfers of ordinary shares out of treasury:

1. 15,740 ordinary shares of 10 pence each were transferred out of treasury earlier today to satisfy the exercise of options in the Company Share Option Scheme.

2. The highest price paid for a share was £1.20.

3. The lowest price paid for a share was £1.20.

In accordance with the transitional provisions of the FSA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules, the Company advises that its issued share capital comprises 76,175,446 ordinary shares of 10p each. The voting rights of all of these shares are identical with each share carrying the right to one vote. The Company holds 1,736,972 ordinary shares of 10p each in Treasury. Therefore, the Company's total number of voting rights is 74,438,474.

The above figure, 74,438,474, may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, Scott Wilson Group plc under the Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

Rule 2.10 disclosure

In accordance with Rule 2.10 of The City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, Scott Wilson confirms that, as at the close of business on 20 August 2010, it has 74,438,474 ordinary shares of 10 pence each in issue excluding shares held in treasury. The International Securities Identification Number for these securities is GB00B0WM2V87.

Rule 19.11 disclosure

In accordance with Rule 19.11 of the Takeover Code, a copy of this announcement will be available on Scott Wilson's website: www.scottwilson.com 

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