17th Sep 2008 13:38
17 September 2008
Laura Ashley Holdings plc
Notification of Interest
Laura Ashley Holdings plc ("the Company") received notification on 16 September 2008 from Kerry Group Limited that on 12 September 2008 it purchased the Company's ordinary shares of 5 pence each increasing its total shareholding to 24,810,383 ordinary shares, representing 3.41% of the issued ordinary share capital of the Company (excluding treasury shares).
14,010,383 shares are held by Creation Investments Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kerry 1989 (C.I.) Limited which in turn, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kerry Holdings Limited ("KHL"). 10,800,00 shares are held by Dalex Investments Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of KHL. KHL is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kerry Group Limited.
Enquiries
Rebecca Navarednam, Company Secretary 020 7880 5100
Related Shares:
ALY.L