29th Oct 2008 09:51
TR-1(i): NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTERESTS IN SHARES
1. Identity of the issuer or the underlying issuer of existing shares to which voting rights are attached:
TULLOW OIL PLC
2. Reason for the notification (please tick the appropriate box or boxes)
An acquisition or disposal of voting rights: ( X )
An acquisition or disposal of financial instruments which may result in the acquisition of shares already issued to which voting rights are attached:( )
An event changing the breakdown of voting rights: ( )
Other (please specify): ( )
3. Full name of person(s) subject to the notification obligation :
Standard Life Investments Ltd
4. Full name of shareholder(s) (if different from 3.):
Vidacos Nominees
5. Date of the transaction (and date on which the threshold is crossed or reached if different):
27 October 2008
6. Date on which issuer notified:
28 October 2008
7. Threshold(s) that is/are crossed or reached:
- Direct voting rights fallen below 3%
NB - No change to Indirect voting rights threshold
- See 8A below for breakdown
8. Notified details:
A: Voting rights attached to shares
|
Class/type of shares if possible using the ISIN CODE |
Situation previous to the Triggering transaction |
|
|
Ord 10pGB0001500809 |
Number of shares 34,493,452 |
Number of voting Rights 34,493,452 |
|
Resulting situation after the triggering transaction |
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Class/type of shares if possible using the ISIN CODE |
Number of shares |
Number of voting rights |
% of voting rights |
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|
|
|
Direct |
Indirect |
Direct |
Indirect |
|
Ord 10p GB0001500809 |
33,931,078 |
21,621,248 |
12,309,830 |
2.983% |
1.698% |
B: Financial Instruments
Resulting situation after the triggering transaction (xii)
|
Type of financial instrument |
Expiration Date (xiii) |
Exercise/Conversion Period/ Date (xiv) |
Number of voting rights that may be acquired if the instrument is exercised/ converted. |
% of voting rights |
Total (A+B)
|
Number of voting rights |
% of voting rights |
|
33,931,078 |
4.681% |
9. Chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the financial instruments are effectively held, if applicable (xv):
Standard Life Investments Ltd
Proxy Voting:
10. Name of the proxy holder:
11. Number of voting rights proxy holder will cease to hold:
12. Date on which proxy holder will cease to hold voting rights:
13. Additional information:
14. Contact name:
Richard Taylor, Deputy Company Secretary
15. Contact telephone number:
0208 996 1000
This announcement has been issued through the Companies Announcement Service of
the Irish Stock Exchange.
Related Shares:
Tullow Oil