Appointment of Broker

Genus PLC 01 April 2003 Immediate Release 01 April 2003 Genus plc Appointment of Panmure as Lead Nominated Broker Genus plc is pleased to announce the appointment of WestLB Panmure Limited ('Panmure') as its lead nominated broker with immediate effect. -END- Press Enquiries: Richard Wood, Chief Executive, Genus plc 01256 347101 Michael Roller, Finance Director, Genus plc 01256 347102 Edward Farmer, Director, Panmure 020 7020 5111 Charles Ryland, Buchanan Communications 020 7466 5000 Catherine Miles, Buchanan Communications 020 7466 5000 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange