22nd Sep 2008 16:43
TR-1i: NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTERESTS IN SHARES
(1). Identity of the issuer or the underlying issuer of existing shares to which voting rights are attached (ii):
Babcock International Group PLC
2. Reason for the notification (please state Yes/No):
An acquisition or disposal of voting rights: YES
3. Full name of person(s) subject to the notification obligation (iii):
Standard Life Investments Ltd
4. Full name of shareholder(s) (if different from 3.) (iv):
Vidacos Nominees
5. Date of the transaction and date on which the threshold is crossed or reached (v):
19 September 2008
6. Date on which issuer notified:
22 September 2008
7. Threshold(s) that is/are crossed or reached:
8%
8. Notified details:
A: Voting rights attached to shares
|
Class/type of shares if possible using the ISIN CODE |
GB0009697037 (Ordinary) |
Situation previous to the Triggering transaction (vi)
|
Number of shares 20,555,148 |
Number of voting Rights (viii) 20,555,148 |
Resulting situation after the triggering transaction (vii)
|
Number of shares |
Number of voting rights (ix) |
% of voting rights |
||
|
Direct18,034,431 |
Direct (x)9,404,429 |
Indirect (xi)8,630,002 |
Direct4.099% |
Indirect3.761% |
B: Financial Instruments
Resulting situation after the triggering transaction (xii)
|
Type of financial instrument |
Expiration Date (xiii) |
Exercise/Conversion Period/ Date (xiv) |
Number of voting rights that may be acquired if the instrument is exercised/ converted. |
% of voting rights |
Total (A+B)
|
Number of voting rights18,034,431 |
% of voting rights7.860% |
9. Chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the financial instruments are effectively held, if applicable (xv):
Standard Life Investments Ltd
Contact name:
Stanley Billiald
Contact telephone number:
020 7291 5016
Related Shares:
Babcock