RNS Number:8981T
Thorntons PLC
06 January 2004

                          THORNTONS PLC ("Thorntons")

               Rule 2.10 Announcement - Relevant Securities in issue


Thorntons has today issued 16,745 ordinary 10p shares in accordance with the
rules of the Thorntons Sharesave Scheme.

In accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers Thorntons
confirms that its issued share capital now comprises 66,582,646 ordinary shares
of 10p each.

The International Securities Identification Number for Thorntons ordinary shares
is GB000890193.

minutes/Rule 2.10


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