RNS Number:2402U
Prudential PLC
14 January 2004

Wednesday 14 January 2004

                                 Prudential plc

In the light of Egg's share price movement today, Prudential plc confirms that
it is in discussions regarding a possible transaction with respect to its
approximately 79 per cent shareholding in Egg.

Such discussions are at a preliminary stage and there is no certainty that any
agreement will be reached.

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