Document date: Mon 26 Aug 2002 Published: Mon 26 Aug 2002...

Document date: Mon 26 Aug 2002 Published: Mon 26 Aug 2002 10:04:38
Document No: 193804 Document part: A
Market Flag: N
Classification: Other
METABOLIC PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED 2002-08-26 ASX-SIGNAL-G

HOMEX - Melbourne

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I seek a halt to the trading of securities in Metabolic
Pharmaceuticals Limited pending release of a major announcement by
the company. This announcement will be in relation to the release of
the results of the company's human Phase 2A oral trial.

We expect to make this announcement with the next 48 hours.

Security Code: MBP and MBPO

D Kenley
COMPANY SECRETARY