7th Jul 2008 18:28
TR-1: NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTERESTS IN SHARES
1. Identity of the issuer or the underlying issuer of existing shares to which voting rights are attached:
Vernalis Plc
2. Reason for the notification (please place an X inside the appropriate bracket/s):
An acquisition or disposal of voting rights: ( No )
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) : ( TVR Change )
3. Full name of person(s) subject to the notification obligation:
Aberforth Partners LLP
4. Full name of shareholder(s) (if different from 3.) :
Noted below
|
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Plc |
Nortrust Nominees Ltd A/c Aberfrth |
8,130,544 |
|
Aberforth UK Small Companies Fund |
Nortrust Nominees Ltd A/c Aberfrth |
7,615,170 |
|
The Church Commissioners for England |
The Church Commissioners for England (Chase GIS) Nominees Ltd |
1,365,628 |
5. Date of the transaction (and date on which the threshold is crossed or reached if different):
2nd July 2008
6. Date on which issuer notified:
3rd July 2008
7. Threshold(s) that is/are crossed or reached:
5%
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 |
|
|
Number of shares |
Number of voting Rights |
|
|
Ordinary Shares GB0032750324 |
16,502,742 |
16,502,742 |
Resulting situation after the triggering transaction
|
Class/type of shares if possible using the ISIN CODE |
Number of shares |
Number of voting rights |
% of voting rights |
||
|
Direct |
Direct |
Indirect |
Direct |
Indirect |
|
|
Ordinary Shares GB0032750324 |
17,111,342 |
N/A |
17,111,342 |
N/A |
4.71% |
B: Financial Instruments
Resulting situation after the triggering transaction
|
Type of financial instrument |
Expiration Date |
Exercise/Conversion Period/ Date |
Number of voting rights that may be acquired if the instrument is exercised/ converted. |
% of voting rights |
|
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Total (A+B)
|
Number of voting rights |
% of voting rights |
|
17,111,342 |
4.71% |
9. Chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the financial instruments are effectively held, if applicable :
Held by Aberforth Partners LLP
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:
Aberforth has an interest in a further 2,986,312 shares arising from its discretionary investment management powers for its clients who hold as beneficial owners
14. Contact name:
JAD Slater, Chief Operating Officer
15. Contact telephone number:
0118 977 3133
Related Shares:
Vernalis PLC