23rd Jan 2008 09:51
Woolworths Group PLC23 January 2008 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: WOOLWORTHS GROUP PLC 2. Reason for the notification (please state Yes/No): ( ) 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: BARCLAYS PLC 4. Full name of shareholder(s) (if different from 3.): BARCLAYS BANK PLC BARCLAYS BANK PLC - FRANCE BARCLAYS BANK TRUST COMPANY LTD BARCLAYS CAPITAL SECURITIES LTD BARCLAYS GLOBAL INVESTORS LTD BARCLAYS LIFE ASSURANCE CO LTD BARCLAYS PRIVATE BANK AND TRUST LTD BARCLAYS STOCKBROKERS LTD GERRARD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LTD 5. Date of the transaction and date on which the threshold is crossed or reachedif different): 17 JANUARY 2008 6. Date on which issuer notified: 18 JANUARY 2008 7. Threshold(s) that is/are crossed or reached: 5% TO 6% 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 GB0030738610 85,775,272 85,775,272 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 Indirect Direct Indirect GB0030738610 87,789,751 0 87,789,751 0.00 6.02 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 87,789,751 6.02 9. Chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or thefinancial instruments are effectively held, if applicable: BARCLAYS BANK PLC BARCLAYS BANK PLC - FRANCE BARCLAYS BANK TRUST COMPANY LTD BARCLAYS CAPITAL SECURITIES LTD BARCLAYS GLOBAL INVESTORS LTD BARCLAYS LIFE ASSURANCE CO LTD BARCLAYS PRIVATE BANK AND TRUST LTD BARCLAYS STOCKBROKERS LTD GERRARD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LTD Proxy Voting: 10. Name of the proxy holder: 11. Number of voting rights proxy holder will cease to hold: 12. Date on which proxy holder will cease to hold voting rights: 13. Additional information: 14. Contact name: GEOFF SMITH 15. Contact telephone number: 020 7116 2913 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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