31st Oct 2006 14:43
In accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.7R, Cable and Wireless plc ("the Company")announces that it was notified on 27 October 2006 that, as at 23 October 2006,pursuant to section 198 to 202 of the Companies Act 1985, Credit SuisseSecurities (Europe) Limited and Credit Suisse International (together the"Credit Suisse companies") had an interest in 77,031,022 Ordinary Shares of 25pence each in the issued Ordinary Share capital of the Company.This holding by the Credit Suisse companies represents 3.14% per cent of theissued Ordinary Share capital of the Company.31 October 2006ENDCable & Wireless PLCRelated Shares:
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