11th Mar 2009 12:43
Chaucer Holdings PLC
11 March 2009
The Board of Chaucer Holdings PLC ("Chaucer" or "the Company") has noted the announcement by Novae Group plc.
Discussions are continuing with a number of other parties in accordance with the process outlined in the announcement dated 10 February 2009.
Further updates will be provided to shareholders in due course.
Enquiries:
Ewen Gilmour
Chief Executive Officer
Chaucer Holdings PLC
T 020 7397 9700
Angus Winther
Lexicon Partners Limited
T 020 7653 6000
Peter Rigby
Haggie Financial
T 020 7417 8989
Dealing Disclosure Requirements
Under the provisions of Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the "Code"), if any person is, or becomes, "interested" (directly or indirectly) in 1% or more of any class of "relevant securities" of Chaucer, all "dealings" in any "relevant securities" of that company (including by means of an option in respect of, or a derivative referenced to, any such "relevant securities") must be publicly disclosed by no later than 3.30 pm (London time) on the London business day following the date of the relevant transaction. This requirement will continue until the date on which the offer becomes, or is declared, unconditional as to acceptances, lapses or is otherwise withdrawn or on which the "offer period" otherwise ends. If two or more persons act together pursuant to an agreement or understanding, whether formal or informal, to acquire an "interest" in "relevant securities" of Chaucer, they will be deemed to be a single person for the purpose of Rule 8.3.
Under the provisions of Rule 8.1 of the Code, all "dealings" in "relevant securities" of Chaucer by Chaucer, or by any of their respective "associates", must be disclosed by no later than 12.00 noon (London time) on the London business day following the date of the relevant transaction.
A disclosure table, giving details of the companies in whose "relevant securities" "dealings" should be disclosed, and the number of such securities in issue, can be found on the Takeover Panel's website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.
"Interests in securities" arise, in summary, when a person has long economic exposure, whether conditional or absolute, to changes in the price of securities. In particular, a person will be treated as having an "interest" by virtue of the ownership or control of securities, or by virtue of any option in respect of, or derivative referenced to, securities. Terms in quotation marks are defined in the Code, which can also be found on the Panel's website. If you are in any doubt as to whether or not you are required to disclose a "dealing" under Rule 8, you should consult the Panel.
Terms in quotation marks are defined in the Code, which can also be found on the Takeover Panel's website (www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk).
Related Shares:
Novae Group