23rd May 2008 09:19
TR-1(i): NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTERESTS IN SHARES
1. Identity of the issuer or the underlying issuer of existing shares to which voting rights are attached (ii):
Dyson Group plc
2. Reason for the notification (please state Yes/No):
An acquisition or disposal of voting rights: ( Yes )
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 (iii):
Aviva plc & its susidiaries
4. Full name of shareholder(s) (if different from 3.) (iv):
Registered Holder:
BNY Norwich Union Nominees Limited 526,463*
Chase GA Group Nominees Limited 1,458,733*
CUIM Nominee Limited 154,929*
* denotes direct interest
Vidacos Nominees Limited 908,409
5. Date of the transaction (and date on which the threshold is crossed or reached if different) (v):
15 May 2008
6. Date on which issuer notified:
19 May 2008
7. Threshold(s) that is/are crossed or reached:
9% to 10% Change at Combined Interest Level
8. Notified details:
A: Voting rights attached to shares
|
Class/type of shares if possible using the ISIN CODE |
Situation previous to the Triggering transaction (vi) |
|
|
|
Number of shares |
Number of voting Rights (viii) |
|
GB0002905007 |
3,173,800 |
3,173,800 |
Resulting situation after the triggering transaction (vii)
|
Class/type of shares if possible using the ISIN CODE |
Number of shares |
Number of voting rights (ix) |
% of voting rights |
||
|
|
Direct |
Direct (x) |
Indirect (xi) |
Direct |
Indirect |
|
GB0002905007 |
2,606,224 |
2,606,224 |
908,409 |
7.89% |
2.75% |
B: Financial Instruments
Resulting situation after the triggering transaction (xii)
|
Type of financial instrument |
Expiration Date (xiii) |
Exercise/Conversion Period/ Date (xiv) |
Number of voting rights that may be acquired if the instrument is exercised/ converted. |
% of voting rights |
|
N/A |
Total (A+B)
|
Number of voting rights |
% of voting rights |
|
3,514,633 |
10.64% |
9. Chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the financial instruments are effectively held, if applicable (xv):
See section 4.
Proxy Voting:
10. Name of the proxy holder:
See section 4.
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:
Figures are based on a total number of voting rights of 33,032,349.
14. Contact name:
R McQuinn
15. Contact telephone number:
0114 263 2806
Related Shares:
Aviva