22nd Jun 2006 10:00
In accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.7R, Cable and Wireless plc ("the Company")announces that it was notified on 21 June 2006 that, as at 16 June 2006,pursuant to section 198 to 202 of the Companies Act 1985, Lehman BrothersInternational (Europe) had an interest in 101,781,726 Ordinary Shares of 25pence each in the issued Ordinary Share capital of the Company.This holding represents 4.20% per cent of the issued Ordinary Share capital ofthe Company.ENDCable & Wireless PLCRelated Shares:
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