13th Jan 2009 14:56
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:
VT GROUP plc
2. Reason for the notification : ( )
An acquisition or disposal of voting rights: ( X )
3. Full name of person(s) subject to the notification obligation :
Legal & General Group plc (L&G)
4. Full name of shareholder(s) (if different from 3.) :
Legal & General Assurance (Pensions Management) Limited (PMC)
5. Date of the transaction (and date on which the threshold is crossed or reached if different) :
08/01/2009
6. Date on which issuer notified:
12/01/2009
7. Threshold(s) that is/are crossed or reached:
From 4% - 3% (L&G)
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 |
|
|
GB0031729733 |
Number of shares7,140,989 |
Number of voting Rights 7,140,989 |
Resulting situation after the triggering transaction
|
Class/type of shares if possible using the ISIN CODE |
Number of shares |
Number of voting rights |
% of voting rights |
||
|
GB0031729733 |
Direct 7,013,873 |
Direct 7,013,873 |
Indirect |
Direct 3.99% |
Indirect |
B: Financial Instruments
Resulting situation after the triggering transaction
|
Type of financial instrument |
Expiration Date |
Exercise/Conversion Period/ Date |
Number of voting rights that may be acquired if the instrument is exercised/ converted. |
% of voting rights |
|
Total (A+B) 7,013,873 |
% of voting rights3.99% |
9. Chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the financial instruments are effectively held, if applicable :
Legal & General Group Plc (Direct and Indirect) (Group)
Legal & General Investment Management (Holdings) Limited
(LGIMH) (Direct and Indirect)
Legal & General Investment Management Limited (Indirect) (LGIM)
Legal & General Group Plc (Direct) (L&G) (7,013,873 - 3.99% = LGAS, LGPL & PMC)
Legal & General Investment Management (Holdings) Legal & General Insurance Holdings Limited
Limited (Direct) (LGIMHD) (6,392,531 - 3.64% = (Direct) (LGIH)
PMC)
Legal & General Assurance (Pensions Management) Legal & General Assurance Society Limited
Limited (PMC) (6,392,531 - 3.64% = PMC) (LGAS & LGPL)
Legal & General Pensions Limited (Direct)
(LGPL)
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:
Caroline Speller
15. Contact telephone number:
01489 775253
Related Shares:
Legal & General