Holding(s) in Company

1 Mar 2005 17:00

Mothercare PLC01 March 2005 CER/lse/Aviva 01 March 2005 (Direct Dial: 01923 206185 (Direct Fax: 01923 206376) e-mail: clive.revett@mo thercare.co.ukVia RNS The London Stock Exchange Dear Sirs MOTHERCARE PLC: CHANGE IN SHAREHOLDING Mothercare plc announces that it has been advised by Aviva plc that Morley FundManagement Limited (a subsidiary of Aviva plc) has decreased their interest inthe ordinary share capital of Mothercare plc. Morley Fund Management Limited's interest is now 4,662,650 shares or 6.51%(previously 5,587,150 shares or 7.80%) of Mothercare's issued capital asdetailed below. Registered Holder Number of SharesBNY Norwich Union Nominees Ltd (material) 806,576Chase GA Group Nominees Ltd (material) 2,750,837CUIM Nominee Ltd (material) 1,105,237TOTAL Material interest 4,662,650 or 6.51% Note:Mothercare plc's issued share capital is 71,608,373 ordinary shares.Yours faithfully Clive.E. RevettCompany Secretary This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange