28th Oct 2008 16:26
Savills plc (the "Company")
TR 1 Notification of Major Interest in Shares
The Company received notice on 28 October 2008 from Third Avenue Management LLC in fulfilment of the obligations imposed by the Financial Services Authority in accordance with Disclosure and Transparency Rule 5. An acquisition of shares on 22 October 2008 gives a total interest of 4,087,149 ordinary shares representing 3.10% of the issued share capital of the Company. The controlled undertaking through which the voting rights are effectively held is Third Avenue Management LLC.
Voting rights attached to shares:
Situation prior to the triggering transaction
Number of shares Number of voting rights
4,058,654 3,948,149
Resulting situation after the triggering transaction
Number of shares Number of voting rights % of voting rights
Direct Indirect Direct Indirect
4,197,149 - 4,087,149 - 3.10%
As at 28 October 2008, the Company has 131,840,933 ordinary shares, which is equal to the same number of voting rights.
Name of contact and telephone number for enquiries:
Chris Lee, Group Company Secretary
Tel: 020 3107 5431
Related Shares:
Savills