AFR.L Regulatory News (AFR)

18 Oct 2006 09:44

Afren PLC18 October 2006 AFREN plc ("the Company") Shareholding in the Company The Company was notified on 17 October 2006 by FMR Corp and its direct andindirect subsidiaries and Fidelity International Limited and its direct andindirect subsidiaries, both being non-beneficial holders, that they hold13,265,137 Ordinary Shares of 1p each ("Ordinary Shares") in the Company,representing 6.93% of the total issued share capital of the Company. The notifiable interests also comprise the notifiable interest of Mr Edward CJohnson 3d The Ordinary Shares are registered in the following names: Mellon Bank N.A. 12,639,460Brown Brothers Harriman Ltd LUX 625,677 18 October 2006 Enquiries: Pelham Public RelationsJames Hendersonjames.henderson@pelham.com+44 (0)20 7743 6673 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange