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Merrill Lynch International29 April 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 PRINCIPLE TRADER: DISCLOSURE UNDER RULE 38.5 OF THE CITY CODE ON TAKEOVERS AND MERGERS Name of EPT Merrill Lynch International Date of disclosure 29 April 2005 Date of dealing 28 April 2005 Telephone number 020 7996 3565 Please see attached disclosure of dealings under Rule 38.5 in the securities of the following companies: 28 April 2005 Somerfield Plc - Common Pernod Ricard - Common HIT Entertainment Plc - Common Constellation Brands Inc - 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 FORM 38.5 DEALINGS BY CONNECTED EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADERS (Rule 38.5 of The City Code on Takeovers and Mergers) Name of exempt principal trader Merrill Lynch International Company dealt in Pernod Ricard Relevant security dealt in Common Name of offeree/offeror with whom connected Constellation Brands Inc Nature of connection # Advisor Date of dealing 28/04/2005 Number of securities purchased 82,931 Highest price paid (currency must be stated) EUR 118.9 Lowest price paid (currency must be stated) EUR 116.7 Number of securities sold 82,931 Highest price paid (currency must be stated) EUR 119 Lowest price paid (currency must be stated) EUR 116.8167 FORM 38.5 DEALINGS BY CONNECTED EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADERS (Rule 38.5 of The City Code on Takeovers and Mergers) Name of exempt principal trader Merrill Lynch International Company dealt in Constellation Brands Inc Relevant security dealt in Common Name of offeree/offeror with whom connected Constellation Brands Inc Nature of connection # Advisor Date of dealing 28/04/2005 Number of securities purchased 1,900 Highest price paid (currency must be stated) USD 53.3074 Lowest price paid (currency must be stated) USD 53.3074 Number of securities sold Nil Highest price paid (currency must be stated) USD 0 Lowest price paid (currency must be stated) USD 0 FORM 38.5 (DERIVATIVE) DEALINGS IN DERIVATIVES BY CONNECTED EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADERS (Rule 38.5 of The City Code on Takeovers and Mergers) Name of exempt principal trader Merrill Lynch International Company dealt in HIT Entertainment Plc Description of all derivative products disclosed on Contract for Difference this form Relevant security to which the derivative is Ordinary referenced Name of offeree/offeror with whom connected Sunshine Acquisition Limited Nature of connection # Advisor Full details of any agreement, arrangement or None understanding between the person disclosing and any other person relating to the voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any derivative referred to on this form is referenced. If none, this should be stated. Date of dealing 28/04/2005 WRITING/ENTERING INTO A DERIVATIVE Product name Transaction Writing/entering Number of securities to Reference Maturity Date eg long CFD date into (indicate as which the derivative is price (currency applicable) referenced must be stated) LONG CFD 28/04/2005 Writing 50,000.00 GBP 3.08997 02/06/2006 Date of disclosure 29/04/2005 Contact name Alasdair Coutts-Britton Telephone number +44 20 7996 3565 # See the definition of "connected fund managers and principal traders" in the Definitions Section of the Code. For details of the Code's dealing disclosure requirements, see Rules 8 and 38.5 and their Notes which can be viewed on the Takeover Panel's website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk. FORM 38.5 DEALINGS BY CONNECTED EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADERS (Rule 38.5 of The City Code on Takeovers and Mergers) Name of exempt principal trader Merrill Lynch International Company dealt in HIT Entertainment Plc Relevant security dealt in Common Name of offeree/offeror with whom connected Sunshine Acquisition Limited Nature of connection # Advisor Date of dealing 28/04/2005 Number of securities purchased 62,444 Highest price paid (currency must be stated) GBP 3.1 Lowest price paid (currency must be stated) GBP 3.08 Number of securities sold 22,580 Highest price paid (currency must be stated) GBP 3.0975 Lowest price paid (currency must be stated) GBP 3.0875 FORM 38.5 (DERIVATIVE) DEALINGS IN DERIVATIVES BY CONNECTED EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADERS (Rule 38.5 of The City Code on Takeovers and Mergers) Name of exempt principal trader Merrill Lynch International Company dealt in Somerfield Plc Description of all derivative products disclosed on Contract for Difference this form Relevant security to which the derivative is Ordinary referenced Name of offeree/offeror with whom connected Baugur Group HF Nature of connection # Advisor Full details of any agreement, arrangement or None understanding between the person disclosing and any other person relating to the voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any derivative referred to on this form is referenced. If none, this should be stated. Date of dealing 28/04/2005 WRITING/ENTERING INTO A DERIVATIVE Product name Transaction Writing/entering Number of securities to Reference Maturity Date eg long CFD date into (indicate as which the derivative is price (currency applicable) referenced must be stated) LONG CFD 28/04/2005 Writing 150,000.00 GBP 1.98198 23/01/2006 CLOSING OUT A DERIVATIVE Product name Transaction Number of securities to Reference Closing out eg long CFD date which the derivative is price (currency price referenced must be (Currency stated) must be stated) LONG CFD 28/04/2005 150,000.00 GBP 1.98103 1.98 Date of disclosure 29/04/2005 Contact name Alasdair Coutts-Britton Telephone number +44 20 7996 3565 # See the definition of "connected fund managers and principal traders" in the Definitions Section of the Code. For details of the Code's dealing disclosure requirements, see Rules 8 and 38.5 and their Notes which can be viewed on the Takeover Panel's website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk. FORM 38.5 DEALINGS BY CONNECTED EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADERS (Rule 38.5 of The City Code on Takeovers and Mergers) Name of exempt principal trader Merrill Lynch International Company dealt in Somerfield Plc Relevant security dealt in Common Name of offeree/offeror with whom connected Baugur Group HF Nature of connection # Advisor Date of dealing 28/04/2005 Number of securities purchased 203,912 Highest price paid (currency must be stated) GBP 1.99 Lowest price paid (currency must be stated) GBP 1.9775 Number of securities sold 213,511 Highest price paid (currency must be stated) GBP 1.995 Lowest price paid (currency must be stated) GBP 1.975 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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