28th Aug 2008 16:53
AMEC plc
28 August 2008
In accordance with the Disclosure and Transparency Rules (DTR) 5, we have received a notification, dated 26 August 2008, from UBS Investment Bank stating that, as at 21 August 2008, they held a notifiable interest of 36,013,688 shares in AMEC plc, which represents 10.88% of the voting rights in the Company. This is entirely a direct holding.
We have also received a further notice from UBS Investment Bank (dated 27 August 2008) stating that as at 22 August 2008, they held a notifiable interest of 26,744,188 shares in AMEC plc, which represents 8.08% of the voting rights in the Company. This is entirely a direct holding.
The full name of the shareholder in both cases is stated as UBS AG.
The reason for both notifications is stated in each case as: "An acquisition or disposal of voting rights".
The notifications state that the threshold that had been crossed or reached is that the holding is now above 10% and below 9% respectively.
C L Fidler
Assistant Company Secretary
Related Shares:
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