RNS Number:8712M
McAlpine (Alfred) PLC
27 June 2003


Announcement for immediate release


27th  June, 2003



                              Alfred McAlpine PLC

        Allotment of Shares - Acquisition of AIMS Group Services Limited


Further to the Announcement made on 6th  June, 2003, 507,324 ordinary shares of
25 pence each have, on 25th June, 2003, been allotted and issued as part
consideration in the acquisition of AIMS Group Services Limited.

An application has been made to the UK Listing Authority for these shares to be
admitted to the Official List and to The London Stock Exchange for these shares
to be admitted to trading. The shares rank pari passu with the existing issued
shares of the Company. Dealings in the new shares are expected to commence on
2nd July 2003.

The current total number of allotted and issued ordinary shares of 25 pence each
in the capital of Alfred McAlpine PLC is 102,675,524.


For further information please contact:  Group Secretariat - 020 7930 6255



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