RNS Number:8819S
Burtonwood Brewery PLC
4 December 2003

Please be advised that the issued share capital of the Company has increased to
21,491,760, following the allotment by the Board of 2,973 shares out of unissued
share capital to satisfy shares required under the terms of the Company's SAYE
Scheme.


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