27th Apr 2007 16:02
27 April 2007
Transparency Obligations Directive
(Disclosure and Transparency Rules) Instrument 2006
We have today received two notices both dated 26 April 2007 from an official of UBS AG.
In compliance with the Disclosure and Transparency Rules, they confirm the following:
a) on 24 April 2007 UBS Investment Bank and UBS AG London Branch have a notifiable interest and are the direct holders of 34,431,598 shares in the ordinary 5p shares of Countrywide plc. This equates to 20.14% of the issued share capital of 170,950,866 shares;
b) on 25 April 2007 UBS Investment Bank and UBS AG London Branch have a notifiable interest and are the direct holders of 38,076,359 shares in the ordinary 5p shares of Countrywide plc. This equates to 22.27% of the issued share capital of 170,950,866 shares.
They have increased their holding from 26,922,087 shares, as announced on 25 April 2007, to 38,076,359 shares.
Director/Secretary
Countrywide plc
COUNTRYWIDE PLCRelated Shares:
CWD.L