31 Aug 2010 11:08
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TR-1(i): NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTERESTS IN SHARES
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1. Identity of the issuer or the underlying issuer of existing shares to which voting rights are attached (ii):
De La Rue plc
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2. Reason for the notification (please place an X inside the appropriate bracket/s):
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An acquisition or disposal of voting rights: (X)
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An acquisition or disposal of financial instruments which may result in the acquisition of shares already issued to which voting rights are attached: ( )
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An event changing the breakdown of voting rights: ( )
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Other (please specify) : ( )
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3. Full name of person(s) subject to the notification obligation (iii):
Ruane, Cunniff & Goldfarb Inc.
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4. Full name of shareholder(s) (if different from 3.) (iv):
n/a
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5. Date of the transaction (and date on which the threshold is crossed or reached if different) (v):
27 August 2010
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6. Date on which issuer notified:
30 August 2010
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7. Threshold(s) that is/are crossed or reached:
4.69%
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8. Notified details:
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A: Voting rights attached to shares
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Class/type of shares if possible using the ISIN CODE | Situation previous to the Triggering transaction (vi) | |
Ordinary | Number of shares 6,411,076 | Number of voting Rights (viii) 6,411,076 |
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Resulting situation after the triggering transaction (vii)
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Class/type of shares if possible using the ISIN CODE | Number of shares | Number of voting rights (ix) | % of voting rights | ||
Ordinary | Direct 4,641,718 | Direct (x) 4,641,718 | Indirect (xi) | Direct 4.69% | Indirect |
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B: Financial Instruments
Resulting situation after the triggering transaction (xii)
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Type of financial instrument | Expiration Date (xiii) | Exercise/Conversion Period/ Date (xiv) | Number of voting rights that may be acquired if the instrument is exercised/ converted. | % of voting rights |
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Total (A+B)
Number of voting rights 4,641,718 | % of voting rights 4.69% |
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9. Chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the financial instruments are effectively held, if applicable (xv):
n/a
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Proxy Voting:
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10. Name of the proxy holder:
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11. Number of voting rights proxy holder will cease to hold:
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12. Date on which proxy holder will cease to hold voting rights:
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13. Additional information:
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14. Contact name:
Joseph Quinones, Jr., Vice President
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15. Contact telephone number:
212 832 5280 (USA)
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Edward Peppiatt
De La Rue plc
Tel: 01256 605296.