1st May 2012 16:39
For filings with the FSA include the annex For filings with issuer exclude the annex TR-1: NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTEREST IN SHARES 1. Identity of the issuer or the underlying issuer of existing shares to which voting rights are attached:ii Henderson European Focus Trust 2 Reason for the notification (please tick the appropriate box or boxes): An acquisition or disposal of voting rights X An acquisition or disposal of qualifying financial instruments which may result in the acquisition of shares already issued to which voting rights are attached An acquisition or disposal of instruments with similar economic effect to qualifying financial instruments An event changing the breakdown of voting rights Other (please specify): 3. Full name of person(s) subject to the Investec Wealth & Investment notification obligation: Limited 4. Full name of shareholder(s) N/A (if different from 3.): 5. Date of the transaction and date on 30th April 2012 which the threshold is crossed or reached: 6. Date on which issuer notified: 1st May 2012 7. Threshold(s) that is/are crossed or 9% reached: 8. Notified details: A: Voting rights attached to shares Class/type of Situation previous Resulting situation after the triggering shares to the triggering transaction transaction if possible Number Number Number Number of voting % of voting rightsusing of of of shares rights the ISIN CODE Shares Voting Rights Direct Direct Indirect Direct Indirect Ordinary Shares 1,697,628 1,697,628 1,693,794 9.99% GB0005268858 B: Qualifying Financial Instruments Resulting situation after the triggering transaction Type of Expiration Exercise/ Number of voting % of voting financial date Conversion Period rights that may be rights instrument acquired if the instrument is exercised/ converted. C: Financial Instruments with similar economic effect to Qualifying Financial Instruments Resulting situation after the triggering transaction Type of Exercise price Expiration date Exercise/ Number of % of voting rights financial Conversion voting instrument period rights instrument refers to Nominal Delta Total (A+B+C) Number of voting rights Percentage of voting rights 1,693,794 9.99%
9. Chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the financial instruments are effectively held, if applicable:
Client holdings registered in the name of Nominee companies 100% owned by Investec Wealth & Investment Limited. Proxy Voting: 10. Name of the proxy holder: N/A 11. Number of voting rights proxy holder will cease to hold: N/A 12. Date on which proxy holder will cease to hold voting rights: N/A 13. Additional information: N/A Phil Beardwell Chartered FCSI 14. Contact name: Senior Compliance Manager 15. Contact telephone number: 020 7597 1356
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