26th May 2005 09:26
Soco International PLC26 May 2005 SOCO International plc ("SOCO" or "the Company") DIRECTORS' INTERESTS The Company was notified on 25 May 2005 that during 24-25 May 2005, Mr PatrickMaugein acquired a further interest in 130,000 (0.18%) SOCO International plcordinary shares of £0.20 each ("Shares"). The Shares were acquired at an average price of £4.79 per Share by Chemsa Ltdwhich is owned by a trust company whose potential ultimate beneficiary is thefamily of Mr Maugein. Following this transaction, Chemsa Ltd holds 5,921,435Shares, representing 8.19% of the issued share capital of the Company. Mr Maugein is now deemed to have an interest in 6,640,804 Shares representing9.19% of the issued share capital of the Company. This interest is held throughChemsa Ltd and Yunfiel SA (719,369 Shares) of which Mr Maugein owns 100% of theissued share capital. In addition to Shares, Mr Maugein is interested in a totalof 365,867 Warrants held through Chemsa Ltd (325,215 Warrants) and Yunfiel SA(40,652 Warrants) at an exercise price of £0.55 each. Contact: Carol Fan, 020 7747 2000 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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