25th Jul 2008 17:43
TR-1: notification of major interests in shares
1. Identity of the issuer or the underlying issuer of existing shares to which voting rights are attached: |
SDL Plc |
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2. Reason for notification (yes/no) |
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An acquisition or disposal of voting rights |
YES |
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An acquisition or disposal of financial instruments which may result in the acquisition of shares already issued to which voting rights are attached |
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An event changing the breakdown of voting rights |
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Other (please specify): |
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3. Full name of person(s) subject to the notification obligation: |
The Throgmorton Trust PLC |
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4. Full name of shareholder(s) (if different from 3.): |
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5. Date of the transaction (and date on which the threshold is crossed or reached if different): |
18 July 08 |
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6. Date on which issuer notified: |
21 July 2008 |
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7. Threshold(s) that is/are crossed or reached: |
Gone below 3% |
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 |
Resulting situation after the triggering transaction |
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Number of Shares |
Number of Voting Rights |
Number of shares |
Number of voting rights |
% of voting rights |
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Direct |
Indirect |
Direct |
Indirect |
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ORD GB0009376368 |
2,312,461 |
2,312,461 |
2,195,823 |
2,195,823 |
2,195,823 |
N/A |
2.91% |
B: Financial Instruments |
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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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Total (A+B) |
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Number of voting rights |
% of voting rights |
2,195,823 |
2.91% |
9. Chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the financial instruments are effectively held, if applicable: |
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Fund manager: BlackRock Investment Management UK Ltd for
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Proxy Voting: |
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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: |
The holding of 2,312,461 (3.06%) was previously managed by Axa Framlington. On 1st Jul 08 these shares were transferred to the new fund manager, BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Ltd. On 18th Jul the sale of 116,638 shares resulted in the shareholding reducing to 2,195,823 representing 2.91% and threfore triggering the disclosure. |
14. Contact name: |
Alastair Gordon |
15. Contact telephone number: |
01628 417241 |
Related Shares:
SDL.LThrogmorton Trust