LONDON, April 22, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- COLT Telecom Group plc:
SCHEDULE 5
BLOCK LISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN
To: Listing Applications UK Listing Authority Financial Services Authority 25, The North Colonnade Canary Wharf London, E14 5HS
Please ensure the entries on this return are typed
1. Name of company COLT Telecom Group plc
2. Name of scheme 2% Senior Convertible Notes due 2005 and 2006
3. Period of return: From 22.10.2003 to 21.04.2004
4. Number and class of share(s) (amount of stock/debt security) not issued under scheme 23,083,311
5. Number of shares issued/allotted under scheme during period: 0
6. Balance under scheme not yet issued/allotted at end of period 23,083,311
7. Number and class of share(s) (amount of stock/debt 35,646,824 securities) originally listed and the date of admission; 22.10.1999
Please confirm total number of shares in issue at the end of the period in order for us to update our records 1,510,845,716
Person making return
Name: Adrian Goodenough
Position:
Signature:
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Contact for queries: Address: Beaufort House
Name: Adrian Goodenough 15 St. Botolph Street
Telephone: 020 7947 1677 London EC3A 7QN