RNS Number:7554M
Hansard Group PLC
26 June 2003


Embargoed 0700hrs 26 June 2003


                               Hansard Group Plc

                          ("Hansard" or the "Company")

                            Update on possible Offer


Further to the announcement made on 3 June 2003, the Board has withdrawn from
talks with NWD Group plc. Discussions with a third party are ongoing which may
or may not lead to an offer for the entire issued share capital of Hansard.

A further announcement will be made in due course.


Enquiries:
Adam Reynolds, Chief Executive, Hansard Group Plc                0207 245 1100
Jonathan Naess, Nabarro Wells & Co. Limited                      020 7710 7400
Mark Percy, Seymour Pierce Limited                               020 7107 8000







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