In accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, Gallaher Group Plc
(Gallaher) confirms that as at the close of business on 13 April 2007 it had 657,142,748 ordinary
shares of 10 pence each in issue.
The International Securities Identification Number (ISIN for Gallahers ordinary shares is
GB0003833695).
Dealing disclosure requirements
Under the provisions of Rule 8.3 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the Code), if any
person is, or becomes, interested (directly or indirectly) in 1% or more of any class of
relevant securities of Gallaher Group Plc, all dealings in any relevant securities of that
company (including by means of an option in respect of, or a derivative referenced to, any such
relevant securities) must be publicly disclosed by no later than 3.30 pm (London time) on the
London business day following the date of the relevant transaction. This requirement will continue
until the date on which any offer becomes, or is declared, unconditional as to acceptances, lapses
or is otherwise withdrawn or on which the offer period otherwise ends. If two or more persons
act together pursuant to an agreement or understanding, whether formal or informal, to acquire an
interest in relevant securities of Gallaher Group Plc, they will be deemed to be a single
person for the purpose of Rule 8.3.
Under the provisions of Rule 8.1 of the Code, all dealings in relevant securities of Gallaher
Group Plc by Gallaher Group Plc, or by any of its associates, must be disclosed by no later than
12.00 noon (London time) on the London business day following the date of the relevant transaction.
A disclosure table, giving details of the companies in whose relevant securities dealings
should be disclosed, and the number of such securities in issue, can be found on the Takeover
Panels website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.
Interests in securities arise, in summary, when a person has long economic exposure, whether
conditional or absolute, to changes in the price of securities. In particular, a person will be
treated as having an interest by virtue of the ownership or control of securities, or by virtue
of any option in respect of, or derivative referenced to, securities.
Terms in quotation marks are defined in the Code, which can also be found on the Panels website.
If you are in any doubt as to whether or not you are required to disclose a dealing under Rule 8,
you should consult the Panel.