RNS Number:7962L                                                   
XKO Group PLC
02 June 2003


For Immediate Release                                                2 June 2003


                     XKO GROUP PLC ('XKO or the 'Company)


                  Appointment of Broker and Financial Adviser


XKO Group plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Evolution Beeson Gregory
as lead broker and financial adviser with immediate effect.

The Company will be announcing its preliminary results for the year ended 
31 March 2003 on Wednesday 18 June 2003.


For further information:


Richard Darby, Nicola Cronk
Buchanan Communications                              020 7466 5000



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