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1. Identity of the issuer or the underlying issuer of existing shares to which voting rights are attached.
2. Reason for the notification
An acquisition or disposal of voting rights |
Yes |
An acquisition or disposal of financial instruments which may result in the acquisition of shares already issued to which voting rights are attached |
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An event changing the breakdown of voting rights |
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Other (please specify): _______________________ |
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3. Full name of person(s) subject to the notification obligation:
4. Full name of shareholder(s) (if different from 3.):
HSBC Bank plc
HSBC Investment Management
Sinopia Asset Mangement (UK) Limited |
5. Date of the transaction (and date on which the threshold is crossed or reached if different):
6. Date on which the issuer notified:
7. Threshold(s) that is/are crossed or reached:
8. Notified details:
A: Voting rights attached to shares
Class/type of shares (if possible using the ISIN CODE)
Situation Previous to the Triggering transaction
Number of Shares
Number of voting rights
Resulting situation after the triggering transaction
Number of shares
Number of voting rights
Direct – 3,864,258 |
Indirect – 653,805 |
% of voting rights
Direct – 5.20% |
Indirect – 0.88% |
B: Financial Instruments
Resulting situation after the triggering transaction
Type of financial instrument
Expiration date
Exercise/Conversion Period/Date
Number of voting rights that may be acquired (if the instrument is exercised/converted)
% of voting rights
Total (A+B)
Number of voting rights
% of voting rights
9. Chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the financial instruments are effectively held, if applicable:
HSBC Bank plc
10. Name of the proxy holder:
11. Number of voting rights proxy holder will cease to hold:
12. Date on which proxy holder will cease to hold voting rights:
13. Additional information:
14. Name of contact and telephone number for queries
Frances Davies – 020 7991 6661 |
16. Name and signature of authorised company official responsible for making this notification
Date of notification
