26th Jun 2008 09:11
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 (ii):
Newport Networks Group PLC ordinary shares of 0.1 pence each
2. Reason for the notification (please state Yes/No):
Acquisition of voting rights
3. Full name of person(s) subject to the notification obligation (iii):
Barclays PLC
4. Full name of shareholder(s) (if different from 3.) (iv):
Barclays Stockbrokers Ltd
5. Date of the transaction (and date on which the threshold is crossed or reached if
different) (v):
24 June 2008
6. Date on which issuer notified:
25 June 2008
7. Threshold(s) that is/are crossed or reached:
9% to 10%
8. Notified details:
A: Voting rights attached to shares
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Class /type of shares |
Situation Previous to the Triggering Transaction |
Resulting situation after the Triggering Transaction vii |
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|
If possible using the ISIN CODE |
Number of Shares |
Number of voting Rightsviii |
Number of Shares |
Number of voting Rights iv |
% of voting Rights |
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|
|
Direct x |
Indirect xi |
Direct |
Indirect |
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|
GB00B00ST620 Ord 0.1p B00ST62 |
36,594,911 |
36,594,911 |
36,644,911 |
0 |
36,644,911 |
0 |
10.0 |
|
B: Financial Instruments
Resulting situation after the triggering transaction (xii)
|
Type of financial instrument |
Expiration Datexiii |
Exercise Conversion Period / Date xiv |
Number of voting Rights that may be Acquired if the instrument is exercised/converted. |
% of voting Rights |
|
n/a |
|
Total (A+B) |
|
|
Number of voting rights |
% of voting rights |
|
36,644,911 |
10.0 |
9. Chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the financial instruments are effectively held, if applicable (xv):
Barclays Stockbrokers Ltd
Proxy Voting:
10. Name of the proxy holder:
n/a
11. Number of voting rights proxy holder will cease to hold:
n/a
12. Date on which proxy holder will cease to hold voting rights:
n/a
13. Additional information:
14. Contact name:
Geoff Smith
15. Contact number:
020 7116 2913
Related Shares:
Barclays