5 December 2003

                              GALLAHER GROUP PLC                               

Gallaher Group Plc have been advised by FMR Corp, and its direct and indirect
subsidiaries, and Fidelity International Limited (FIL) and its direct and
indirect subsidiaries, that collectively they are the non-beneficial holders of
4.98% of the Company's issued share capital, being a reduction from their
previous holding of 5.95%.



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