NOTIFICATION OF CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP


According to information we have received, the aggregate holding of shares by Fidelity International Limited and its trust funds in Sponda Plc. (Trade Reg. No. 525.102) exceeded one-twentieth of the company's share capital and voting rights on 26 April 2000.

Fidelity International Limited: 3 953 300 shares representing 5.01 % of the share capital and voting rights.