27th Apr 2009 10:54
Merrion Pharmaceuticals plc
27 April 2009
NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTERESTS
The Company was advised on 24 April 2009 that on 9 April 2009, Allied Irish Bank plc ('AIB') increased its holding of shares in the Company. In total, 590,393 ordinary shares were purchased at a price of €3.50 per share, representing 3.5% of the Company's issued share capital. Following this purchase, AIB have a total interest of 1,187,019 ordinary shares in the Company, representing 7% of the Company's issued share capital.
Enquiries:
Goodbody Stockbrokers
Linda Hickey
Diane Hodgson
+353 1 667 0400
Merrion Pharmaceuticals plc
Jonathan O'Connell
+353 1 672 9272
Media enquiries
Young Communications
Wally Young
+353 (0)1 668 0530
+353 (0) 87 247 1520
For further information: www.merrionpharma.com
Related Shares:
ALBK.L