RNS Number:2145U
Thorntons PLC
14 January 2004

                          THORNTONS PLC ("Thorntons")


             Rule 2.10 Announcement - Relevant Securities in issue



Thorntons has today issued 275 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 66,582,921 ordinary shares
of 10p each.



The International Securities Identification Number for Thorntons ordinary shares
is GB0008901935.




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