3rd Apr 2007 10:01
Matra Petroleum PLC03 April 2007 PRESS RELEASE For immediate release: 03 April 2007 Matra Petroleum plc ("Matra" or the "Company") Change of Significant Shareholding Pursuant to AIM Rule 17, Matra Petroleum plc (the 'Company') advises thefollowing in relation to significant shareholdings: On 20 March 2007, the Company became aware that RAB Capital plc held 29,700,000ordinary shares in the Company, representing approximately 11.34% of theCompany's issued ordinary share capital, and is a significant shareholder. On 21 March 2007, the Company became aware that Genesis Investment ManagementLLP increased it's significant shareholding following its purchase of a further13,300,000 ordinary shares in the Company. Genesis Investment Management LLP nowholds 32,300,000 ordinary shares in the Company, representing approximately12.33% of the Company's issued ordinary share capital. On 23 March 2007, the Company became aware that Argonaut Limited increased it'ssignificant shareholding following its purchase of a further 760,834 ordinaryshares in the Company. Argonaut Limited now holds 13,160,134 ordinary shares inthe Company, representing approximately 5.02% of the Company's issued ordinaryshare capital. On 26 March 2007, the Company became aware that Gartmore Fund Managers Limitedheld 11,504,936 ordinary shares in the Company, representing approximately 4.39%of the Company's issued ordinary share capital, and is a significantshareholder. For further information, please contact: Matra Petroleum www.matrapetroleum.comPeter Hind, Managing Director +44 (0)7990 807 855 Aquila Financial Limited www.aquila-financial.comPeter Reilly +44 (0)20 7202 2601Ross Bethell +44 (0)20 7202 2603 Matra's nominated Advisor is RFC Corporate Finance Ltd -Contact: Steve Allen +61894802500 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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