RNS Number:9631Q
Thorntons PLC
16 October 2003


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                            16 October 2003



                          Thorntons PLC ("Thorntons")


             Rule 2.10 Announcement - Relevant Securities in Issue


In accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers,
Thorntons confirms that its current issued share capital comprises 66,565,901
ordinary shares of 10 pence each.


The International Securities Identification Number for Thorntons ordinary shares
is GB0008901935.



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