RNS Number:9927R
Whatman PLC
09 April 2008




                            Whatman plc ("Whatman")

           Disclosure in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code


In accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the
"Code"), Whatman confirms that on 8th April 2008 it has 132,513,228 ordinary
shares of 1 pence each in issue. The International Securities Identification
Number for these ordinary shares is GB0006066574.     


Dealing Disclosure Requirements

Under the provisions of Rule 8.3 of the Code, if any person is, or becomes,
"interested" (directly or indirectly) in one per cent or more of any class of
"relevant securities'" of Whatman, all "dealings" in any "relevant securities"
of Whatman (including by means of an option in respect of, or a derivative
referenced to, any such "relevant securities") by or on behalf of any such
person must be publicly disclosed by no later than 3.30pm (London time) on the
Business Day following the date of the relevant transaction. This requirement
will continue until the date on which any offer becomes, or is declared,
unconditional as to acceptances (or, if implemented by a scheme of arrangement,
such scheme becomes effective), lapses or is otherwise withdrawn or on which the
'offer period' otherwise ends. If two or more persons act together pursuant to
an agreement or understanding, whether formal or informal, to acquire an
"interest" in "relevant securities" of Whatman, they will be deemed to be a
single person for the purpose of Rule 8.3

Under the provisions of Rule 8.1 of the Code, "all dealings" in "relevant
securities" of Whatman by GE Healthcare Life Sciences Ltd or Whatman, or by any
of their respective "associates", must be disclosed by no later than 12.00 noon
(London time) on the Business Day following the date of the relevant
transaction.     

A disclosure table, giving details of the companies in whose "relevant
securities" "dealings" should be disclosed, and the number of such securities in
issue, can be found on the Takeover Panel's website at
www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk

"Interests in Securities" arise, in summary, when a person has long economic
exposure, whether conditional or absolute, to changes in the price of
securities. In particular, a person will be treated as having an "interest" by
virtue of the ownership or control of securities, or by virtue of any option in
respect of, or derivative referenced to, securities.

Terms which appear in quotation marks above are defined in the Code, which can
be found on the Takeover Panel's website. If you are in any doubt as to whether
or not you are required to disclose a "dealing" under Rule 8, you should consult
the Takeover Panel.




John Simmonds 
Company Secretary




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