19th Oct 2006 11:00
Interests in the Ordinary Shares of Cable and Wireless plc ("the Company")The Company was notified on 19 October 2006 that the Trustees of Cable andWireless plc Employee Share Ownership Trust ("the Trust") have made thefollowing disposal of shares: * 3,917 Ordinary Shares at a price of ‚£1.395 per share on 18 October 2006. Following the disposal, 41,689,180 Ordinary Shares are currently held under theTrust. George Battersby, Tony Rice, John Pluthero, and Harris Jones (all beingdirectors of Cable and Wireless plc), in their capacity as members of the classof beneficiaries under the Trust, and Towers Perrin Share Plan Services (GSY)Limited, in their capacity as Trustees of the Trust, are deemed to have anon-beneficial interest in these Ordinary Shares.No Directors are disposing of any beneficial interests in the Company.19 October 2006ENDCable & Wireless PLCRelated Shares:
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