7th Apr 2008 10:52
Synergy Healthcare PLC07 April 2008 TR-1: NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTERESTS IN SHARES (1). Identity of the issuer or the underlying issuer of existing shares to whichvoting rights are attached: SYNERGY HEALTHCARE PLC 2. Reason for the notification (please state Yes/No): ( ) An acquisition or disposal of voting rights: (X) An acquisition or disposal of financial instruments which may result in the acquisition of shares already issued to which voting rights are attached: ( ) An event changing the breakdown of voting rights: ( ) Other (please specify) : ( ) 3. Full name of person(s) subject to the notification obligation: NEWTON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LIMITED 4. Full name of shareholder(s) (if different from 3.): 5. Date of the transaction and date on which the threshold is crossed or reachedif different): 03/04/2008 6. Date on which issuer notified: 04/04/2008 7. Threshold(s) that is/are crossed or reached: INCREASE FROM 4.78% TO 5.36% 8. Notified details: PURCHASE OF 305,615 SHARES A: Voting rights attached to shares Class/type of shares Situation previous to if possible using the the Triggering ISIN CODE transaction Number of shares Number of voting Rights ORDINARY SHARESISIN GB0030757263 2,547,212 4.78% Resulting situation after the triggering transaction Class/type of shares Number of shares Number of voting rights % of voting rights if possible using the ISIN CODE Direct Direct Indirect Direct Indirect ORDINARY SHARESISIN GB0030757263 N/A N/A 2,852,827 N/A 5.36% B: Financial Instruments Resulting situation after the triggering transaction Type of Expiration Date Exercise/Conversion Number of voting % of voting financial Period/ Date rights that may be rights instrument acquired if the instrument is exercised/ converted. Total (A+B) Number of voting rights % of voting rights 2,852,827 5.36% 9. Chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or thefinancial instruments are effectively held, if applicable: NEWTON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LIMITED HOLD THESE SHARES AS A DISCRETIONARYINVESTMENT MANAGER Proxy Voting: 10. Name of the proxy holder: N/A 11. Number of voting rights proxy holder will cease to hold: N/A 12. Date on which proxy holder will cease to hold voting rights: N/A 13. Additional information: 14. Contact name: 15. Contact telephone number: +44 (0)20 7163 5115 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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