RNS Number:2444M
Corus Group PLC
12 May 2005
Corus Group plc
Directors interests in shares
In connection with the leveraged equity acquisition plan ("LEAP") approved by
shareholders at the Annual General Meeting on 22 April 2004,
Mr Philippe Varin has contributed an additional sum of £50,000. At the same
time, the Employee Trust which manages the LEAP has purchased with funds
provided by Mr Varin 114,138 ordinary shares of 10p in Corus Group plc on 11 May
2005 at a price of 43.50p per share.

Following this notification, Mr Varin's shareholding is 1,248,150.
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