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Merrill Lynch International05 January 2005 FORM 38.5 (SUMMARY) Lodge with Company Announcements Office and the Panel. Use a separate form for each class of securities in which dealings have been made. CONNECTED EXEMPT MARKET-MAKERS: DISCLOSURE UNDER RULE 38.5 OF THE CITY CODE ON TAKEOVERS AND MERGERS Name of EMM Merrill Lynch International Date of disclosure 05 January 2005 Date of dealing 04 January 2005 Telephone number 020 7996 3565 Please see attached disclosure of dealings under Rule 38.5 in the securities of the following companies: 04 January 2005 Serco Group Plc - Common Manchester United Plc - Common London Stock Exchange Plc - Common Euronext NV - Common AMENDMENT state which element(s) of previous disclosure was incorrect: In the case of option business or dealings in derivatives full details should be given on a separate sheet so that the nature of the dealings can be fully understood. For options this should include the number of securities under option, the exercise period (or in the case of exercise, the exercise date), the exercise price and any option money paid or received. For derivatives this should include, at least, the number of reference securities to which they relate (when relevant), the maturity date (or if applicable the closing out date) and the reference price. For full details of disclosure requirements see Rules 8 and 38 of the Code. If in doubt contact the Monitoring Section of the Panel, Tel. No:0207 638 0129 Rule 38.5 (CFD) CONNECTED EXEMPT MARKET-MAKERS / EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADERS: DISCLOSURE UNDER RULE 38.5 OF THE CITY CODE ON TAKEOVERS AND MERGERS Dealing in Contract for Differences ("CFD") referenced to London Stock Exchange Plc Common Date of Disclosure: 05 January 2005 Date of Dealing 04 January 2005 Name of EMM / EPT Merrill Lynch International Name of offeree/offeror with whom connected London Stock Exchange Plc Product Type LONG CFD Maturity Date 08 February 2006 Writing of CFD Number of Common to which the CFD is referenced Nil CFD Reference Price Range n/a Closing Out of CFD Number of Common to which the CFD is referenced 89,314 CFD Reference Price Range 5.85 to 5.85 GBP Further Disclosure should be made where necessary so that the nature of the dealings can be fully understood FORM 38.5 Lodge with Company Announcements Office and the Panel. Use a separate form for each class of securities in which dealings have been made. CONNECTED EXEMPT MARKET-MAKERS: DISCLOSURE UNDER RULE 38.5 OF THE CITY CODE ON TAKEOVERS AND MERGERS Dealing in London Stock Exchange Plc Class of security Common Date of disclosure 05 January 2005 Date of dealing 04 January 2005 Name of EMM Merrill Lynch International Name of offeree/offeror with whom connected London Stock Exchange Plc Number of securities purchased 114,482 Highest price paid* GBP 5.88 Lowest price paid* GBP 5.83 Number of securities sold 199,414 Highest price paid* GBP 5.88 Lowest price paid* GBP 5.85 *Currency must be stated FORM 38.5 Lodge with Company Announcements Office and the Panel. Use a separate form for each class of securities in which dealings have been made. CONNECTED EXEMPT MARKET-MAKERS: DISCLOSURE UNDER RULE 38.5 OF THE CITY CODE ON TAKEOVERS AND MERGERS Dealing in Euronext NV Class of security Common Date of disclosure 05 January 2005 Date of dealing 04 January 2005 Name of EMM Merrill Lynch International Name of offeree/offeror with whom connected London Stock Exchange Plc Number of securities purchased 84 Highest price paid* EUR 22.40 Lowest price paid* EUR 22.40 Number of securities sold 84 Highest price paid* EUR 22.40 Lowest price paid* EUR 22.40 *Currency must be stated FORM 38.5 Lodge with Company Announcements Office and the Panel. Use a separate form for each class of securities in which dealings have been made. CONNECTED EXEMPT MARKET-MAKERS: DISCLOSURE UNDER RULE 38.5 OF THE CITY CODE ON TAKEOVERS AND MERGERS Dealing in Serco Group Plc Class of security Common Date of disclosure 05 January 2005 Date of dealing 04 January 2005 Name of EMM Merrill Lynch International Name of offeree/offeror with whom connected Serco Group Plc Number of securities purchased 18,653 Highest price paid* GBP 2.40 Lowest price paid* GBP 2.39 Number of securities sold Nil Highest price paid* n/a Lowest Price Paid* n/a *Currency must be stated FORM 38.5 Lodge with Company Announcements Office and the Panel. Use a separate form for each class of securities in which dealings have been made. CONNECTED EXEMPT MARKET-MAKERS: DISCLOSURE UNDER RULE 38.5 OF THE CITY CODE ON TAKEOVERS AND MERGERS Dealing in Manchester United Plc Class of security Common Date of disclosure 05 January 2005 Date of dealing 04 January 2005 Name of EMM Merrill Lynch International Name of offeree/offeror with whom connected Manchester United Plc Number of securities purchased 250 Highest price paid* GBP 2.72 Lowest price paid* GBP 2.72 Number of securities sold Nil Highest price paid* n/a Lowest Price Paid* n/a *Currency must be stated This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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