28th May 2008 15:57
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):
Sci Entertainment Group plc Ord GBP 0.05
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):
The Royal Bank of Scotland group plc
4. Full name of shareholder(s) (if different from 3.) (iv):
ABN AMRO Bank N.V
5. Date of the transaction (and date on which the threshold is crossed or reached if different) (v):
23/05/2008
6. Date on which issuer notified:
27/05/2008
7. Threshold(s) that is/are crossed or reached:
3%
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) |
|
Ordinary GBP0.05 GB0007641797 |
0 |
0 |
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 |
|
Ordinary GBP0.05 GB0007641797 |
13,718,486 |
13.718,486 |
5.31% |
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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 |
|
13,718,486 |
5.31% |
9. Chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the financial instruments are effectively held, if applicable (xv):
The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (5.31%)
RFS Holdings N.V. (5.31%)
ABN AMRO Holding N.V. (5.31%)
ABN AMRO Bank N.V. (5.31%)
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:
Richard Hopkins
15. Contact telephone number:
020 7714 4459
Related Shares:
RBS.L