3rd Jul 2008 16:23
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For filings with the FSA include the annex For filings with issuer exclude the annex |
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TR-1: Notifications of Major Interests in Shares |
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1. Identity of the issuer or the underlying issuer of existing shares to which voting rights are attached: |
Sportech |
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2. Reason for notification (yes/no) |
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An acquisition or disposal of voting rights |
Yes |
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An acquisition or disposal of financial instruments which may result in the acquisition of shares already issued to which voting rights are attached |
No |
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An event changing the breakdown of voting rights |
No |
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Other (please specify):______________ |
No |
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3. Full name of person(s) subject to notification obligation: |
Gartmore Investment Limited |
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4. Full name of shareholder(s) (if different from 3): |
See schedule below |
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5. Date of transaction (and date on which the threshold is crossed or reached if different): |
30th June 2008 |
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6. Date on which issuer notified: |
1st July 2008 |
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7. Threshold(s) that is/are crossed or reached: |
Above 15% |
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8: Notified Details |
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A: Voting rights attached to shares
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Class/type of shares If possible use ISIN code |
Situation previous to the triggering transaction |
Resulting situation after the triggering transaction |
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Number of shares |
Number of voting rights |
Number of shares |
Number of voting rights |
Percentage of voting rights |
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Direct |
Indirect |
Direct |
Indirect |
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GB00B28ZPV64 |
12,136,381 |
12,136,381 |
15,133,459 |
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15,133,459 |
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15.035% |
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B: Financial Instruments
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Resulting situation after the triggering transaction
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Type of financial instrument |
Expiration date |
Exercise/ conversion period/date |
No. of voting rights that may be acquired (if the instrument exercised/converted) |
Percentage of voting rights |
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Total (A+B)
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Number of voting rights |
Percentage of voting rights |
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15,133,459 |
15.035% |
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9. Chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and /or the financial instruments are effectively held, if applicable: |
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Proxy Voting:
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10. Name of proxy holder:
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11. Number of voting rights proxy holder will cease to hold:
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12. Date on which proxy holder will cease to hold voting rights:
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13. Additional information:
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All shares are held indirectly
All figures are based on the Companies issued share capital of 100,652,603 as provided by Exshare
E mail contact [email protected] |
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14 Contact name:
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Alison Averono |
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15. Contact telephone name:
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0207 782 2324 |
For notes on how to complete form TR-1 please see the FSA website.
Stock Line: B28ZPVG SPORTECH ORD GBP0.50
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Fund
Managing Co.
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Number of
Shares Held
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Issued Share
Capital
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Percentage of
Issued Capital
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UK Registered
Owner
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Fund
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Beneficial
Owner
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Gartmore Fund Managers Limited
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3,743,580
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3.719%
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HSBC GLOBAL CUSTODY NOMINEE UK LTD
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56690
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GARTMORE FUND MANAGERS LTD A/C GARTMORE UK & IRISH SMALLER COMPANIES
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3,743,580
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3.719%
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Gartmore Investment Limited
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938,992
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0.933%
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GARTMORE GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
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56640
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GARTMORE GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES PLC
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Gartmore Investment Limited
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2,733,051
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2.715%
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NORTRUST NOMINEES LIMITED
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54550
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STRATHCLYDE PENSION FUND
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Gartmore Investment Limited
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6,090,461
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6.051%
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VIDACOS NOMINEES LTD A/C 2303
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VOLANT
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THE ALPHAGEN VOLANTIS FUND LIMITED
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Gartmore Investment Limited
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1,627,375
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1.617%
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GARTMORE SMALLER COMPANIES TST PLC
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LST
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GARTMORE SMALLER COMPANIES TRUST PLC
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11,389,879
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11.316%
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15,133,459
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100,652,603
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15.035%
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End of Report
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