26th Mar 2010 11:01
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 )
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 :
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
4. Full name of shareholder(s) (if different from 3.) :
MERRILL LYNCH INTERNATIONAL
5. Date of the transaction (and date on which the threshold is crossed or reached if different) :
23.03.2010
6. Date on which issuer notified:
25.03.2010
7. Threshold(s) that is/are crossed or reached:
above 5%, 6%, 7% and 8%
8. Notified details:
A: Voting rights attached to shares
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Class/type of shares if possible using the ISIN CODE |
Situation previous to the Triggering transaction |
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GB0031729733
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Number of shares Below threshold |
Number of voting Rights Below threshold |
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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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GB0031729733 |
Direct 14,668,046 |
Direct 14,668,046 |
Indirect 0 |
Direct 8.13% |
Indirect 0 |
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B: Financial Instruments
Resulting situation after the triggering transaction
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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 |
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N/A |
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C: Financial Instruments with similar economic effect to Qualifying Financial Instruments
Resulting situation after the triggering transaction
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Type of financial instrument |
Exercise Price |
Expiration date |
Exercise/ Conversion Period |
Number of voting rights instrument refers to
|
% of voting rights |
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N/A |
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Total (A+B)
14,668,046 |
% of voting rights 8.13%
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9. Chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the financial instruments are effectively held, if applicable :
Bank of America Corporation is the ultimate parent company of Merrill Lynch International
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:
Adrian Powell
15. Contact telephone number:
01489 775253
Related Shares:
BAC.L