RNS Number:0647T
Shaw (Arthur) & Co PLC
10 December 2003


                           Arthur Shaw & Company PLC


The shares in the Company have been suspended from trading since 1 April 2003,
when the possibility of a reverse takeover was announced. The Company has been
unable to complete this acquisition and consequently the trading facility on AIM
will be cancelled as of the close of business today, 10 December 2003.

Further announcements will be made in due course.


Contact

Tim Curle                    020 7402 8114

Arthur Shaw & Company PLC

Jonathon Brill               020 7861 3232

Bell Pottinger Financial





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