Holding(s) in Company

11 Apr 2006 15:15

Mothercare PLC11 April 2006 Lsm/lse/aegon 11 April 2006 (Direct Dial: 01923 206186) (Direct Fax: 01923 206376) e-mail:lynne.medini@mothercare.co.uk The London Stock Exchange Dear Sirs MOTHERCARE PLC: CHANGE IN SHAREHOLDING Mothercare plc announces that it was advised today by Aegon Asset Management UKthat the Aegon UK plc Group of Companies has an increase in their notifiableinterest in the share capital of Mothercare plc. The interest comprises 4,409,713 shares or 6.07% (previously 3,659,713 or 5.04%)of Mothercare's issued share capital. The notifiable interest of Aegon Asset Management UK is held by Chase NomineesLimited. Mothercare plc's issued share capital is currently 72,665,549 ordinary shares. Yours faithfully Lynne S MediniAssistant Company Secretary This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange