RNS Number:6702N
Bespak PLC
17 July 2003


                         Authority to Purchase Own Shares



In accordance with paragraph 15.3 of the UKLA Listing Rules, Bespak plc (the
"Company") announces that at a meeting held on 16 July 2003 the Board approved
the form of the Notice of Annual General Meeting which includes a resolution
seeking general authority from shareholders for the Company to make purchases of
the Company's ordinary shares of 10p each.


The Company's Annual General Meeting will be held on 5 September 2003.



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