Rule 2.10 Announcement

Moneybox PLC 29 September 2004 29 September 2004 Moneybox plc ('Moneybox') Moneybox announces, in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, that as at the close of business on 27 September 2004 its issued share capital consisted of 199,104,409 ordinary shares of 10p each. In addition, as at that date options to subscribe for and awards to acquire a total of 12,127,049 ordinary shares of 10p each under Moneybox's various employee share schemes and warrants to subscribe for 1,964,407 ordinary shares of 10p each remained outstanding. The ISIN for ordinary shares is GB00034260231. The directors of Moneybox accept responsibility for the information contained in this announcement and confirm that, to the best of their knowledge and belief (having taken all reasonable care to ensure that such is the case), the information contained in this announcement is in accordance with the facts and does not omit anything likely to affect the import of such information. Enquiries: Moneybox plc Kevin Beerling, Chief Financial Officer, 020 7452 5400 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange