RNS Number:9802O
RPC Group PLC
22 August 2003

                                   SCHEDULE 5

                        BLOCKLISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN



To:          Listing Applications

UK Listing Authority

Financial Services Authority

25, The North Colonnade

Canary Wharf

London, E14 5HS





               Please ensure the entries on this return are typed



1. Name of company


RPC Group Plc



2. Name of scheme


The RPC Group 1993 Executive Share Option Scheme



3. Period of return:


From      22 February 2003                           To     21 August 2003



4. Number and class of shares(s) (amount of stock / debt security) not issued
under scheme


2,900,000 Ordinary 5p Shares



5. Number of shares issued / allotted under scheme during period:


123,897 Ordinary 5p Shares



6. Balance under scheme not yet issued / allotted at end of period


2,776,103 Ordinary 5p Shares



7. Number and class of share(s) (amount of stock / debt securities) originally
listed and the date of admission;


3,000,000 Ordinary 5p Shares

Date Admitted: 22 February 2002



Please confirm total number of shares in issue at the end of the period in order
for us to update our records


Total Ordinary 5p Shares in issue at close of business on 21 August 2003: 87,376,720



Contact for queries


Name             Rebecca Joyce (Miss)


Address          RPC Group Plc, Lakeside House, Higham Ferrers, Northants NN10 8RP


Telephone        01933 410064



Person making the return


Name             Rebecca Joyce


Position         Company Secretary


Signature



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