26th Sep 2006 15:30
Interests in the Ordinary Shares of Cable and Wireless plc ("the Company")The Company was notified on 25 September 2006 that the Trustees of Cable andWireless plc Employee Share Ownership Trust ("the Trust") have made thefollowing disposals of shares: * 5,361 Ordinary Shares at a price of ‚£1.32 per share on 21 September 2006; and * 43,979 Ordinary Shares at a price of ‚£1.2975 per share on 22 September 2006. Following the disposal, 41,803,046 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.ENDCable & Wireless PLCRelated Shares:
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