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Ryanair Holdings PLC20 March 2006 Ryanair Holdings Plc 20th March 2006 Re: Holding in Company A Letter from The Capital Group Companies, Inc dated 16th March 2006 to RyanairHoldings Plc, received by Ryanair Holdings Plc on the 17th March 2006. Re: Section 67 Notification Enclosed is a Section 67 Notification date 16th March 2006. Please note that one or more of the affiliates of The Capital Group Companies,Inc. have made notifications to your company pursuant to Section 67 in the past. For a description of our organisation, please visit our Web site atwww.capgroup.com. For the purposes of this notification an outstanding share balance of770,794,836 shares was used to calculate the percentages of holdings of therelevant share capital which determine the notifiable interest. We believe thisoutstanding share balance is current; however, if this number is not accurate,please contact us as soon as possible so we may make the necessary revisions tothis notification. Should you have questions or require additional information, please contact GinaMartinez or Vivien Tan at (213) 815 -0489, or send a fax message to (213)486-9698. Alternatively, you may contact us via E-mail at [email protected]. Vivien Tan Compliance Associate The Capital Group Companies, Inc. A Letter from The Capital Group Companies, Inc. to Ryanair Holdings Plc dated 16March 2006 Notification of Interests (Section 67 Companies Act 1990) This Notice is given by The Capital Group Companies, Inc. on behalf of itsaffiliates, including Capital Research and Management Company, CapitalInternational,Inc., Capital International S.A., Capital Guardian Trust Company,and Capital International Limited, pursuant to Section 67 of the Companies Act,1990. The interest in the relevant share capital indicated below arises by virtue ofholdings attributed to the Companies (see Schedule A). These holdings form partof funds managed on behalf of investment clients by the Companies. Share capital to which this relates: Ordinary Shares (including ADRs) Number of shares in which the Companies have a notifiable interest: 39,543,858 Ordinary Shares (including ADRs) Name(s) of registered holder(s): See Schedule B As of 16 March 2006 Ryanair Holdings Plc Number of Shares Percent of Outstanding The Capital Group Companies, Inc. ("CG") Holdings 39,543,858 5.130% Holdings by CG Management Companies and Funds: Capital Guardian Trust Company 6,698,081 0.869%Capital International Limited 5,315,559 0.690%Capital International S.A. 1,121,835 0.146%Capital International Inc 346,588 0.045%Capital Research and Management 26,061,795 3.381%Company Schedule A Schedule of holdings in Ryanair Holdings, Plc As of 16 March 2006 CAPITAL GUARDIAN TRUST COMPANY Registered Name Local SharesCede & Co 5,485,500 55 Water Street New York, NY 10006Alibank Nominees Limited 1,212,581 Allied Irish Bank, Stock Exchange and Trust Services Bank Centre, P.O.Box 512 Dublin, Ballsbridge Total 6,698,081 Schedule B CAPITAL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED Registered Name Local SharesBank of New York Nominees 823,895 Bank of New York 3 Birchin Lane London EC3V 9BYNorthern Trust 438,933 C/O NorTrust Nominees Limited 155 Bishopsgate London EC2M 3XSCede & Co 195,990 55 Water Street New York NY 10006Citibank London 69,530 11 Old Jewry London EC2R 8D8 UKNortrust Nominees 75,134 155 Bishopsgate London EC2M 3XS United KingdomBank of Ireland 838,045 Intl Financial Services Centre 1 Harbourmaster Place Dublin 1Allied Irish Bank Plc 775,443 Stock Exchange and Trust Services Bank Centre, P.O. Box 512 Ballsbridge, Dublin 4MSS Nominees Limited 69,300 Midland Bank Plc Mariner House, Pepys London EC3N 4DAState Street Bank & Trust Co 362,086Deutsche Bank AG 4,200 23 Great Winchester Street London EC2P 2AX United KingdomMellon Bank N.A. 9,800 London Branch London United KingdomAlibank Nominees Limited 657,743 Allied Irish Bank Stock Exchange and Trust Services Bank Centre PO Box 512 Dublin BallsbridgeCitibank N.A. (Ireland) 93,500 IFSC House Custom House Quay Dublin 1Bank of Ireland Nominees Limited 592,000 Bank of Ireland International Financial Services Center 1 Harbourmaster Place AIB Custodial Nominees Limited 97,100JP Morgan Chase Bank 212,860 5,315,559 Total Capital International S.A Registered Name Local SharesCede & Co 980,435 55 Water Street New York NY 10006Bank of Ireland 11,400 Intl Financial Services Centre 1 Harbourmaster Place Dublin 1Bank of Ireland Nominees Limited 130,000 Bank of Ireland Intl Financial Services Centre 1 Harbourmaster PlaceTotal 1,121,835 Schedule B Capital International, Inc Registered Name Local SharesCede & Co 186,500 55 Water Street New York, NY 10006Alibank Nominees Limited 160,088 Allied Irish Bank Stock Exchange and Trust Services Bank Centre P.O. Box 512 Dublin BallsbridgeTotal 346,588 Schedule B Capital Research and Management Company Registered Name Local SharesCede & Co 26,061,795 55 Water Street New York, NY 10006Total 26,061,795 This announcement has been issued through the Companies Announcement Service of the Irish Stock Exchange. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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