Somerfield plc

Somerfield plc announces the following directors' dealings in its ordinary 10p
shares ("shares"):

On 22 January 2004, John von Spreckelsen exercised 2,000,000 share options at
69p, selling 1,350,000 shares at 151.25p and retaining 650,000 shares. Mr von
Spreckelsen's total shareholding following this notification is 1,250,000
shares, representing 0.25% of the share capital.

On 22 January 2004, Bill Williams exercised 526,315 share options at 95p,
selling 525,169 shares at 151.25p and retaining 1,146 shares. The retained
shares are held in the name of his spouse, Mrs Betty Williams. Mr Williams'
total shareholding following this notification (including shares held by
connected persons) is 46,146 shares, representing 0.009% of the share capital.



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