4th Aug 2008 16:46
TR-1(i): NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTERESTS IN SHARES
1. Identity of the issuer or the underlying issuer of existing shares to which voting rights are attached (ii):
MELCHIOR JAPAN INVESTMENT TRUST PLC
2. Reason for the notification (please place an X inside the appropriate bracket/s):
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 (iii):
Midas Capital plc
4. Full name of shareholder(s) (if different from 3.) (iv):
(see section 9 below)
5. Date of the transaction (and date on which the threshold is crossed or reached if different) (v):
30 July 2008
6. Date on which issuer notified:
1 August 2008
7. Threshold(s) that is/are crossed or reached:
5%
8. Notified details:
A: Voting rights attached to shares
|
Class/type of shares if possible using the ISIN CODE |
Situation previous to the Triggering transaction (vi) |
|
|
|
Number of shares |
Number of voting Rights (viii) |
|
Ordinary Shares GB00B104VL60 |
3,150,000 |
3,150,000 |
Resulting situation after the triggering transaction (vii)
|
Class/type of shares if possible using the ISIN CODE |
Number of shares |
Number of voting rights (ix) |
% of voting rights |
||
|
|
|
Direct (x) |
Indirect (xi) |
Direct |
Indirect |
|
Ordinary Shares GB00B104VL60 |
4,550,000 |
4,550,000 |
N/A |
5.21% |
N/A |
B: Financial Instruments
Resulting situation after the triggering transaction (xii)
|
Type of financial instrument |
Expiration Date (xiii) |
Exercise/Conversion Period/ Date (xiv) |
Number of voting rights that may be acquired if the instrument is exercised/ converted. |
% of voting rights |
|
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Total (A+B)
|
Number of voting rights |
% of voting rights |
|
4,550,000 |
5.21% |
9. Chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the financial instruments are effectively held, if applicable (xv):
CF Miton Special Situations Portfolio - 4,550,000
(Registered: Bank of New York Nominees A/C 392474)
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:
Iimia plc, Miton Asset Management Ltd and Midas Capital Partners Ltd are all subsidiaries of Midas Capital plc.
14. Contact name:
Rachael Nelson
15. Contact telephone number:
020 7410 3132
Date: 4 AUGUST 2008
Related Shares:
MGR.L