19th Mar 2007 16:14
Reed Elsevier PLC19 March 2007 TR-1(i): NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTERESTS IN SHARES 1. Identity of the issuer or the underlying issuer of existing Reed Elsevier PLCshares to which voting rights are attached(ii): 2. Reason for the notification (please tick the appropriate box or boxes) An acquisition or disposal of voting rights An acquisition or disposal of financial instruments which may result in the acquisition ofshares already issued to which voting rights are attached An event changing the breakdown of voting rights Other (please specify): CONFIRMATION OF CURRENT POSITION USING THIS STANDARD FORM AS XREQUIRED BY EUTD REGULATIONS 3. Full name of person(s) subject to the notification Prudential plc group of companiesobligation(iii): 4. Full name of shareholder(s) (if different from 3.)(iv): See attached schedule 5. Date of the transaction (and date on which the threshold is 14-MAR-2007crossed or reached if different)(v): 6. Date on which issuer notified: 16-MAR-2007 7. Threshold(s) that is/are crossed or reached: 3% 8. Notified details: A: Voting rights attached to sharesClass/type of Situation previous to the Resulting situation after the triggering transaction(vii)shares Triggering transaction (vi) Number of Number of Number of Number of voting rights % of voting(if possible using Shares Voting Rights shares ix rightsthe ISIN CODE) viii Direct Direct x Indirect Direct Indirect xiGB0007308355 43,148,141 43,148,141 43,148,141 43,148,141 3.39% B: Financial InstrumentsResulting situation after the triggering transaction xii Type of financial Expiration date Exercise/ Conversion Number of voting rights % of voting instrument xiii Period/ Date xiv that may be acquired if rights the instrument is exercised/ converted. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Total (A+B)Number of voting rights % of voting rights43,148,141 3.39% 9. Chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the financial instruments are effectivelyheld, if applicable xv: Prudential plc (parent Company) The Prudential Assurance Company Limited (wholly owned subsidiary of Prudential plc) Proxy Voting:10. Name of the proxy holder: N/A11. Number of voting rights proxy holder will cease to hold: N/A12. Date on which proxy holder will cease to hold voting rights: N/A 13. Additional information: None14. Contact name: Emma Thompson15. Contact telephone number: 020 7548 2293 B: Identity of the notifier, if applicable xviiFull name Margaret WoodsContact address Reed Elsevier PLC 1-3 Strand, WC2N 5JRPhone number 020 7166 5613Other useful information (e.g. functional relationship with Assistant Company Secretarythe person or legal entity subject to the notificationobligation) C: Additional information -------------------------- This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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