RNS Number:0533U
Biocompatibles International PLC
09 January 2004


                Biocompatibles International plc ("the Company")

The Company was today advised pursuant to Part VI of the Companies Act 1985 that
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc has a notifiable interest in 1,158,484,
ordinary 19 4/99p shares representing 3.03% of its issued share capital.

Registered holder: Clydesdale Bank (Head Office) Nominees Limited.




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