Oxford GlycoSciences Plc

6 March 2003

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                        OXFORD GLYCOSCIENCES PLC ('OGS')

                  PROPOSED ADJOURNMENT OF SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS

The Board of OGS intends to propose at the court meeting and the
extraordinary general meeting convened for 11 March 2003 their adjournment
to a later date to be advised in due course.

The Board of OGS believes it is appropriate to adjourn the meetings to
allow adequate time to explore options for maximising value.



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