26th Mar 2007 18:21
Tinopolis PLC26 March 2007 TR-1: NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTERESTS IN SHARES (1). Identity of the issuer or the underlying issuer of existing shares to whichvoting rights are attached: TINOPOLIS PLC 2. Reason for the notification (please state Yes/No): ( ) An acquisition or disposal of voting rights: ( ) 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) : DECLARATION OF MAJOR SHAREHOLDING AS PERFSA TRANSITIONAL PROVISION 7 ( X ) 3. Full name of person(s) subject to the notification obligation: NORTH ATLANTIC VALUE LLP (AS INVESTMENT ADVISOR/MANAGER) 4. Full name of shareholder(s) (if different from 3.): 1. NORTH ATLANTIC VALUE LLP (AS INVESTMENT ADVISOR/MANAGER TO OTHER FUND MANAGEMENT CLIENTS)2. ORYX INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND LIMITED 5. Date of the transaction and date on which the threshold is crossed or reachedif different): N/A 6. Date on which issuer notified: 20 MARCH 2007 7. Threshold(s) that is/are crossed or reached: ABOVE 5% AND OTHER INDIVIDUAL THRESHOLDS 8. Notified details: A: Voting rights attached to shares Class/type of shares Situation previous to if possible using the the Triggering ISIN CODE transaction Number of shares Number of voting Rights ORDINARY SHARES0936569HOLDER 1 1,000,000 1,000,000HOLDER 2 4,542,540 4,542,540 (PREVIOUSLY NOTIFIED HOLDING OF 5.67% ON 3/10/06 UNDER S.198) Resulting situation after the triggering transaction Class/type of shares Number of shares Number of voting rights % of voting rights if possible using the ISIN CODE Direct Direct Indirect Direct Indirect 1,000,000 1,000,000 1.06% 4,400,000 4,400,000 4.64% TOTAL= 5.70%B: Financial Instruments Resulting situation after the triggering transaction Type of Expiration Date Exercise/Conversion Number of voting % of voting financial Period/ Date rights that may be rights instrument acquired if the instrument is exercised/ converted. Total (A+B)Number of voting rights % of voting rights 5,400,000 SHARES 5.70% 9. Chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or thefinancial instruments are effectively held, if applicable: NOT APPLICABLE Proxy Voting: 10. Name of the proxy holder: 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: NORTH ATLANTIC VALUE LLP IS THE INVESTMENT MANAGER/ADVISOR IN RESPECT OF THETOTAL HOLDING OF 5.70% AS IT IS INVESTMENT ADVISOR TO HOLDER 2 AS WELL ASINVESTMENT ADVISOR/MANAGER TO THE OTHER CLIENTS INCLUDED IN HOLDER 1. 14. Contact name: BONITA GUNTRIP 15. Contact telephone number: 0207 7747 5681 Annex Notification Of Major Interests In Shares A: Identity of the person or legal entity subject to the notification obligation Full name (including legal form for legal entities): Contact address (registered office for legal entities): Phone number: Other useful information (at least legal representative for legal persons): B: Identity of the notifier, if applicable Full name: Contact address: Phone number: Other useful information (e.g. functional relationship with the person or legalentity subject to the notification obligation): C: Additional information : This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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