16th Jun 2006 14:23
In accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.7R, Cable and Wireless plc ("the Company")announces that it was notified on 16 June 2006 that as at 15 June 2006,pursuant to section 198 to 202 of the Companies Act 1985, FMR Corp. and itsdirect and indirect subsidiaries, and Fidelity International Limited and itsdirect and indirect subsidiaries (together "Fidelity"), both beingnon-beneficial holders, held solely for investment purposes in aggregate121,046,782 Ordinary Shares of 25 pence each in the issued Ordinary Sharecapital of the Company.This holding represents 5.00% per cent of the issued Ordinary Share capital ofthe Company.ENDCable & Wireless PLCRelated Shares:
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