14th Apr 2008 17:29
BBA Aviation PLC14 April 2008 TR-1(i): notification of major interests in shares 1. Identity of the issuer or the underlying issuer of existing BBA Aviation PLCshares to which voting rights are attached(ii):2. Reason for the notification (please tick the appropriate box or boxes)An acquisition or disposal of voting rights YesAn acquisition or disposal of financial instruments which may result in the acquisition ofshares already issued to which voting rights are attachedAn event changing the breakdown of voting rightsOther (please specify):3. Full name of person(s) subject to the notification obligation Newton Investment Management Limited(iii):4. Full name of shareholder(s) (if different from 3.)(iv):5. Date of the transaction (and date on which the threshold is 10/04/08crossed or reached if different)(v):6. Date on which issuer notified: 14/04/087. Threshold(s) that is/are crossed or reached: Increase from 4.77% to 5.08%8. Notified details: Purchase of 1,248,606 shares A: Voting rights attached to sharesClass/type of Situation previous to Resulting situation after the triggering transaction(vii)shares the Triggering transaction (vi) if possible Number of Number of Number of Number of voting rights % of voting rightsusing the ISIN Shares Voting shares ixCODE Rights viii Direct Direct x Indirect xi Direct Indirect Ordinary Shares 19,688,105 4.77% N/A N/A 20,936,711 N/A 5.08% Sedol B1F9891 B: Financial InstrumentsResulting situation after the triggering transaction xiiType of financial Expiration date Exercise/ Conversion Number of voting rights % of votinginstrument xiii Period/ Date xiv that may be acquired if rights the instrument is exercised/ converted. Total (A+B)Number of voting rights % of voting rights20,936,711 5.08% 9. Chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the financial instruments are effectivelyheld, if applicable xv:Newton Investment Management Limited hold these shares as a discretionary Investment Manager. Proxy Voting:10. Name of the proxy holder: N/A11. Number of voting rights proxy holder will cease to hold: N/A12. Date on which proxy holder will cease to hold voting rights: N/A 13. Additional information:14. Contact name: Asif S Lalani15. Contact telephone number: +44 (0)20 7163 5115 Annex Notification Of Major Interests In Shares xviA: Identity of the person or legal entity subject to the notification obligationFull name (including legal form for legal entities) Newton Investment Management LtdContact address (registered office for legal entities) Mellon Financial Centre 160 Queen Victoria Street London EC4V 4LAPhone number +44 (0)207 163 9000Other useful information (at least legal representative Rachel Wheelerfor legal persons) B: Identity of the notifier, if applicable xviiFull name Newton Investment Management LtdContact address Mellon Financial Centre 160 Queen Victoria Street London EC4V 4LAPhone number +44 (0)207 163 9000Other useful information (e.g. functional relationship Discretionary Investment Managerwith the person or legal entity subject to thenotification obligation) C: Additional information -------------------------- This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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