19th Apr 2007 17:23
19 April 2007
Transparency Obligations Directive
(Disclosure and Transparency Rules) Instrument 2006
We have today received a notice dated 18 April 2007 from an official of UBS AG.
In compliance with the Disclosure and Transparency Rules, they confirm that on 17 April 2007 UBS Investment Bank and UBS AG London Branch have a notifiable interest and are the direct holders of 16,747,683 shares in the ordinary 5p shares of Countrywide plc. This equates to 9.80% of the issued share capital of 170,950,464 shares.
They have increased their holding from 14,443,957 shares, as reported on 10 April 2007, to 16,747,683 shares.
Director/Secretary
Countrywide plc
COUNTRYWIDE PLCRelated Shares:
CWD.L