13th Oct 2008 17:46
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):
ALKANE ENERGY 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: ( NO )
An event changing the breakdown of voting rights: ( NO )
Other (please specify) : Initial disclosure ( NO )
3. Full name of person(s) subject to the notification obligation (iii):
GARTMORE INVESTMENT LIMITED
4. Full name of shareholder(s) (if different from 3.) (iv):
SEE 13
5. Date of the transaction (and date on which the threshold is crossed or reached if different) (v):
8TH OCTOBER 2008
6. Date on which issuer notified:
9TH OCTOBER 2008
7. Threshold(s) that is/are crossed or reached:
15%
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) |
|
GB0003286613 |
12,880,026 |
12,880,026 |
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 |
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|
|
Direct |
Direct (x) |
Indirect (xi) |
Direct |
Indirect |
|
GB0003286613 |
13,985,026 |
13,985,026 |
15.056% |
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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 |
Total (A+B)
|
Number of voting rights |
% of voting rights |
|
13,985,026 |
15.056% |
9. Chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the financial instruments are effectively held, if applicable (xv):
Proxy Voting:
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:
ALL SHARES ARE HELD INDIRECTLY.
FIGURES BASED ON ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL OF 92,883,878.
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FUND MANAGERS |
NUMBER OF SHARES HELD |
% OF ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL |
UK REGISTERED OWNER |
FUND |
BENEFICIAL OWNER |
|
GARTMORE FUND MANAGERS |
6,438,238 |
6.931% |
HSBC GLOBAL CUSTODY NOMINEE UK LTD |
56690 |
GARTMORE FUND MANAGERS LTD A/C GARTMORE UK & IRISH SMALLER COMPANIES |
|
6,438,238 |
6.931% |
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|
GARTMORE INVESTMENT LIMITED |
944,878 |
1.017% |
GARTMORE GROWTH OPPORTUNITES |
56640 |
GARTMORE GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES PLC |
|
GARTMORE INVESTMENT LIMITED |
2,967,131 |
3.194% |
GARTMORE SMALLER COMPANIES TST PLC |
LST |
GARTMORE SMALLER COMPANIES TRUST PLC |
|
GARTMORE INVESTMENT LIMITED |
3,634,779 |
3.913% |
NORTRUST NOMINEES LIMITED |
54550 |
STRATHCLYDE PENSION FUND |
|
7,546,788 |
8.125% |
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|
13,985,026 |
15.056% |
14. Contact name:
RDU
15. Contact telephone number:
0207 782 2000
Related Shares:
Alkemy Capital.