1st Mar 2006 11:46
KBC Advanced Technologies plc01 March 2006 Holding in Company KBC Advanced Technologies plc ("KBC") announces that it was notified on February28th, 2006, under Section 198 Companies Act 1985 ("The Act") that AXA InvestmentManagers UK Limited is interested in 7,642,500 ordinary shares of 2.5p each in KBC, representing 14.16% of the issued share capital of the Company. These shares are represented by a beneficial interest of 95,000 (0.18%) shares and a non-beneficial interest of 7,547,500 (13.98%) shares. The shares are registered in the names of:Smith & Williamson Nominees Ltd 75,000 ordinary sharesBNY (OCS) Nominees Ltd 20,000 ordinary sharesHSBC Global Custody Nominee (UK) Ltd 7,140,350 ordinary sharesOthers 407,150 ordinary shares This notification of change is due to an increase in the total holding from 13.70% to 14.16%. Enquiries:KBC Advanced Technologies plcJanet Ireland, Company SecretaryTelephone: 01932 236236 End March 1st, 2006 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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