9th Oct 2006 09:57
Severn Trent Plc Demerger of Biffa Plc and the Share Consolidation of Severn Trent Ordinary Shares effective Further to the admission earlier today of the Biffa Ordinary Shares and the NewSevern Trent Ordinary Shares to listing on the Official List and to trading onthe London Stock Exchange's main market for listed securities, Severn Trent Plcis pleased to announce that the Demerger of Biffa Plc and the ShareConsolidation of Severn Trent Ordinary Shares of 65 5/19 pence each into NewSevern Trent Ordinary Shares of 97 17/19 pence each have become effective.CREST accounts were credited with Biffa Ordinary Shares and New Severn TrentOrdinary Shares at 8.00am (BST) today.Shareholders will be sent share certificates in respect of their holdings ofBiffa Ordinary Shares and New Severn Trent Ordinary Shares on 20 October 2006Definitions used in the Circular to Severn Trent Shareholders dated 13September 2006 shall have the same meanings when used in this announcement.Severn Trent announcements are available on www.severntrent.com.Enquiries:Peter GavanDirector of Corporate Affairs 07901 517447Jonathan DaviesHead of Investor Relations 0121 722 4295David TrenchardTulchan Communications Group 020 7353 4200This announcement does not constitute an offer of, or the solicitation of anoffer to buy or subscribe for, or to sell, exchange or transfer any securitiesin any jurisdiction. Securities may not be offered, sold or transferred in theUnited States absent registration or an applicable exemption from theregistration requirements of the US Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the"Securities Act").ENDSEVERN TRENT PLCRelated Shares:
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