25 Apr 2007 12:22
25 April 2007
Transparency Obligations Directive
(Disclosure and Transparency Rules) Instrument 2006
We have today received a notice dated 24 April 2007 from an official of UBS AG.
In compliance with the Disclosure and Transparency Rules, they confirm that on 23 April 2007 UBS Investment Bank and UBS AG London Branch have a notifiable interest and are the direct holders of 26,922,087 shares in the ordinary 5p shares of Countrywide plc. This equates to 15.75% of the issued share capital of 170,950,866 shares.
They have increased their holding from 18,908,837 shares, as reported on 20 April 2007, to 26,922,087 shares.
Director/Secretary
Countrywide plc
COUNTRYWIDE PLC